Minimum

by John Pawson

An extraordinary visual essay, this volume explores the notion of "minimum," a concept which is rooted in the pursuit of simplicity, as applied to architecture, art and design. This book captures the essential qualities of particular kinds of simplicity. It has six gatefolds and is printed in six colors and is an outstandingly beautiful object in its own right. 145 illustrations.

Genres: Architecture, Art, Nonfiction, Design, Reference, Photography

271 pages, Hardcover

First published October 29, 1998

Reviews

[Carmen]

Photographic mini-book on Minimalism by architect Pawson who adds a few comments to each pic. Chapters focus on themes such as Light, Containment, Repetition, Volume, etc. Meditative and very nicely done.

[Corentin Xa]

An index of images of simplicity, purity, calm & power

[Nat]

Minimalist eye candy.