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Minarc is an award winning design studio recognized internationally for a unique approach which embraces contemporary design and employs innovative materials and technologies, while adhering to sustainable architectural practices and design standards. Principals Erla Dogg Ingjaldsdottir, Assoc. AIA and IIDA, and Tryggvi Thorsteinsson, Assoc. AIA, derive much of their inspiration from the unassuming, austere beauty and otherworldly natural features of their native Iceland, the land of fire and ice. Wide-open spaces absent of barriers and integrated living spaces are key elements in each Minarc project. Minarc is located in Santa Monica, CA and was established by Ingjaldsdottir and Thorsteinsson in 1999. The work of their practice ranges from small-scale renovations to new construction, in residential, commercial and public settings. Each project shares an emphasis on the unity of interior and exterior spaces through a greater utilization of natural light, establishment of outdoor living areas, and artistically incorporated views of the surrounding natural environment. ==Design philosophy== Minarc has gained considerable recognition for its holistic, environmentally aware approach that influences decisions concerning what materials to use or not. This includes the noticeable absence of paint, tiles and carpet, as well as the energy-conscious use of natural cross-ventilation in place of artificially forced air systems. The innovative use of reclaimed wood, recycled glass and rubber tires, cement panels and sustainable materials are another hallmark of Minarc designs. Complementing these eco-conscious decisions is the use of warm, natural materials such as walnut, birch and ipe, a durable South American wood that can last up to half a century. This holistic approach to design through the use and development of innovative materials and application of sustainable practices has earned the firm numerous awards and accolades including, most recently, two 2013 AIA LA Restaurant Awards and a 2013 Gold Nugget Award for its work on the ION Hotel and its Silfra Restaurant and Northern Lights Bar. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Minarc」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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