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He studied at the Architectural Association in London, after an extensive period of world travel. He specializes in innovative interiors and his work ranges from art galleries to domestic interiors and from shops to restaurants. Recent projects include the Calvin Klein store in New York, the Cathay Pacific lounges at Sir Norman Foster's new Hong Kong airport and a new Cistercian monastery in Bohemia.\u003c/p\u003e","webDescription":"","webKeywords":"","webLongDescription":"\u003ci\u003eMinimum\u003c/i\u003e is a visual essay by renowned architect John Pawson, which at once expresses and embodies the ideas of reduction, simplicity, austerity and repetition. The pages reveal an extraordinary range of starkly beautiful images of architecture, engineering, ceramics, furniture, photography and art from many periods and cultures - all of which come together to encapsulate the energy of simplicity. \u003cp\u003eAs Pawson explains in his introduction, these concepts find their expression in art and design, and have their beginnings in the realms of religious and philosophical convictions. The austerity of a Cistercian monastery or the simplicity of a Zen garden are both emanations of the same urge to reduce, to clarify and to liberate. Through a sequence of meticulously orchestrated pictures, this book illuminates the ways in which this mode of thinking has inspired the work of artists and architects from Ancient Egypt to contemporary Mexico or Japan.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove all, \u003ci\u003eMinimum\u003c/i\u003e is a work of art in its own right. Its values of design and production reinforce the philosophies of the author to create an extraordinarily sublime and desirable book.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","webReviews":"\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eMinimum \u003c/em\u003eis a lovely thing to behold.' (\u003cem\u003eIndependent\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Beautiful to look at, \u003cem\u003eMinimum \u003c/em\u003eis destined to replace the River Café Cook Book as this year's gift for aspiring aesthetes everywhere.' (\u003cem\u003eArchitects' Journal\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It is a substantial picture book, with tiny but apt captions floating in space, it is delightful to see that he is still capable of pulling rabbits out of hats...It is filled with the interesting observations of an original mind.' (\u003cem\u003eWallpaper*\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It's about one foot square, glossy, and pure white. It's called \u003cem\u003eMinimum \u003c/em\u003eand by the end of this month it will be the must-have accessory for people who believe a sofa is not a seat but art...' (\u003cem\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Pawson's apologia is a handsome slab of a volume with a creamy white cover...' (\u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Essential for those of us drowning in clutter' (\u003cem\u003eHarpers \u0026amp; Queen\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fine book about Pawson's brilliant architecture. In itself a wonderful object, \u003cem\u003eMinimum \u003c/em\u003eis already a collector's item.' (\u003cem\u003eObserver\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is one of the most stylish books of the year.' (\u003cem\u003eIrish Times\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A calming and reflective examination that continues to reveal new secrets with each peruse.' (\u003cem\u003eWhat's on in Birmingham\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A searching discourse on the appeal of minimalism, an exploration of the author's thoughts on architecture, art and life, accompanied by extraordinary photographs to show the power of minimalism. It is well worth reading.' (\u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cem\u003eMinimum\u003c/em\u003e...the outstanding work of the great British architect, John Pawson.' (\u003cem\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A book I'd most happily welcome as a gift...beautiful.' (\u003cem\u003eSan Francisco Examiner\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Use and beauty converge in a unique way...Among books considered as objects, \u003cem\u003eMinimum \u003c/em\u003eis a standout.' (\u003cem\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Full-colour pages on paper stock so sensual it's close to pornographic. Pawson chose superbly. He appoints the right gods to his pantheon.' (\u003cem\u003eVoice Literary Supplement\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'¼ a visual essay of dazzling simplicity ¼ Minimum is an object of simple beauty itself.' (\u003cem\u003eIrish Homes\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A book to inspire its owner to throw out all others, \u003cem\u003eMinimum \u003c/em\u003eis a visual essay celebrating simplicity…' (\u003cem\u003eI.D.\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","webShortDescription":"The highly sought-after bible of the Minimalist aesthetic."}