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© Daici Ano
The use of light and shadow in architecture can have several nuances. The traditional Japanese culture stands out for working with spaces of dim light, kind of dull. On the other hand, modern architecture and minimalism work along with illuminating spaces through the use of white spaces and reflection of light as a recurring resource.
Even so, black, dark spaces and minimalism also converse in the same language that provides new possibilities for lighting design and use of new materials. We now present you a selection of the best contemporary interior spaces that use black as the protagonist element, generating introspective but dramatic environments at the same time.
KLOEM Hostel / IF (Integrated Field)
![© PanoramicStudio © PanoramicStudio](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/5c28/f197/ccec/bc00/002c/medium_jpg/kloem_hostel_S_067.jpg?ssl=1)
© PanoramicStudio
Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank / Secondfloor Architects
![© Ketsiree Wongwan © Ketsiree Wongwan](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/5c1d/f197/ccec/bc00/002b/medium_jpg/Yellowsubmarine-11.jpg?ssl=1)
© Ketsiree Wongwan
The Olympic Pavilion / Asif Khan
![© Luke Hayes © Luke Hayes](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/5c13/f197/cc3c/6a00/0090/medium_jpg/Asif_Khan__PyeongChang_2018_%C2%A9_Luke_Hayes_7.jpg?ssl=1)
© Luke Hayes
Hubba-to / Supermachine Studio
![© Wison Tungthunya © Wison Tungthunya](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/5eec/f197/cc3c/6a00/009e/medium_jpg/SMS_HUBBATO_BLOG06.jpg?ssl=1)
© Wison Tungthunya
Mystical Game / Feel Design
![Courtesy of Feel Design Courtesy of Feel Design](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/5ee2/f197/ccec/bc00/0034/medium_jpg/3T3A9408.jpg?ssl=1)
Courtesy of Feel Design
Toshiba Milano Salone / Dorell.Ghotmeh.Tane
![© Francesco Niki Takehiko © Francesco Niki Takehiko](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbf/4c44/f197/ccec/bc00/0257/medium_jpg/stringio.jpg?ssl=1)
© Francesco Niki Takehiko
Yan Ji You Flagship Store in K11 Guangzhou / Karv One Design
![© Guiheng Liao © Guiheng Liao](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/5ed7/f197/cc3c/6a00/009d/medium_jpg/11.jpg?ssl=1)
© Guiheng Liao
VUE Hotel / Ministry of Design
![© Edward Hendricks © Edward Hendricks](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/5eca/f197/cc3c/6a00/009c/medium_jpg/10_VUE_Lobby_Reception.jpg?ssl=1)
© Edward Hendricks
Mestizo Restaurant / Smiljan Radic
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Courtesy of Smiljan Radic
ACE Cafe 751 / dEEP Architects
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Courtesy of dEEP
House WW / K2A
![© Nicolas Schimp © Nicolas Schimp](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/604e/f197/ccec/bc00/0036/medium_jpg/13_SCH8499_3132nicolas_schimp.jpg?ssl=1)
© Nicolas Schimp
Sentralen / Atelier Oslo + KIMA Arkitektur
![© Lars Petter Pettersen © Lars Petter Pettersen](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/6042/f197/ccec/bc00/0035/medium_jpg/05.jpg?ssl=1)
© Lars Petter Pettersen
MARS Case / OPEN Architecture
![© Qingshan Wu © Qingshan Wu](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/61f2/f197/ccec/bc00/0042/medium_jpg/Photo_07_Credit_%E5%90%B4%E6%B8%85%E5%B1%B1.jpg?ssl=1)
© Qingshan Wu
The VIPP Shelter / VIPP
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Courtesy of VIPP
Jian Li Ju Theatre / More Design Office
![© Dirk Weiblen © Dirk Weiblen](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/61dd/f197/cc3c/6a00/00ae/medium_jpg/_DWP8524-X.jpg?ssl=1)
© Dirk Weiblen
Filmax Cinema Hall / Arquitecturia + AMOO
![© José Hevia © José Hevia](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/61d7/f197/cc3c/6a00/00ad/medium_jpg/Fotografias_Filmax_02.jpg?ssl=1)
© José Hevia
Cinema Center in Matadero de Legazpi / ch+qs arquitectos
![© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/6401/f197/cc3c/6a00/00b2/medium_jpg/stringio.jpg?ssl=1)
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
Gabba Hey / CUAC arquitectura
![© Fernando Alda © Fernando Alda](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/63f6/f197/cc3c/6a00/00b1/medium_jpg/_17.jpg?ssl=1)
© Fernando Alda
Floating Penthouse Berlin / Atelier Zafari
![© Werner Huthmacher © Werner Huthmacher](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/63d5/f197/ccec/bc00/0043/medium_jpg/WH1779-1277-79_Kopie_2.jpg?ssl=1)
© Werner Huthmacher
Keep It Glassy 2 / Coordination Asia
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Courtesy of Coordination Asia
NAVE / Smiljan Radic
![© Nico Saieh © Nico Saieh](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/6535/f197/ccec/bc00/0050/medium_jpg/NAVE_SM_RAD_72.jpg?ssl=1)
© Nico Saieh
Siu Siu – Lab of Primitive Senses / DIVOOE ZEIN Architects
![Courtesy of DIVOOE ZEIN Architects Courtesy of DIVOOE ZEIN Architects](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/6522/f197/cc3c/6a00/00bd/medium_jpg/siusiu_27-L.jpg?ssl=1)
Courtesy of DIVOOE ZEIN Architects
Restaurant of Shade / NISHIZAWAARCHITECTS
![© Hiroyuki OKI © Hiroyuki OKI](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/652a/f197/ccec/bc00/004f/medium_jpg/2210a_(recommend_for_the_cover_page).jpg?ssl=1)
© Hiroyuki OKI
Wintergarden at the Northern Club / Fearon Hay Architects
![© Patrick Reynolds © Patrick Reynolds](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/6937/f197/ccec/bc00/0060/medium_jpg/stringio.jpg?ssl=1)
© Patrick Reynolds
Guggenheim Museum Transformed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel
![Ellen Labenski © SRGF Ellen Labenski © SRGF](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/6921/f197/ccec/bc00/005f/medium_jpg/checklist_Brazil-Body-and-Soul_exh_ph47.jpg?ssl=1)
Ellen Labenski © SRGF
CLASS Cafe Buriram / Sake Architects
![© Chalermwat Wongchompoo © Chalermwat Wongchompoo](https://i0.wp.com/images.adsttc.com/media/images/5bbe/692e/f197/cc3c/6a00/00ca/medium_jpg/SAKE_Class_Cafe_Buriram_085.jpg?ssl=1)
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo