Kitchens by Vincent van Duysen

I have been designing several new kitchens of late - for inspiration, I have been checking out kitchens designed by Belgian architect, Vincent Van Duysen. These kitchens are refined, have simple details and subtle colour/material combinations that really work.
Photographs via Remodelista.

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John Pawson : Plain Space - The Book.



Architect John Pawson with the book.




John Pawson : Plain Space by Alison Morris

 In Plain Space, author Alison Morris presents both this recent body of work and earlier projects from the perspective of someone who has had unique access to the work and archives of the office. In thematic essays and narrative project descriptions she examines the firm's working processes, relationship with clients, and approach to design. These insights into how Pawson and his office approach all different kinds of projects, including a cricket pavilion, a ballet stage set, apartment and boat interiors, will be of interest to architects, students, and anyone looking to simplify and beautify their own living space. Filled with exquisite photographs and detailed drawings, Plain Space will be the next must-have book for fans of John Pawson and a perfect introduction to his work for anyone interested in the absolute best of contemporary design.
I have definitely added this book to my wishlist and to my amazon.com bookstore - simply click on my bookstore on the right hand side of my blog and have a closer look.
Photographs via Plain Space.

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John Pawson: Plain Space



Baron House, Sweden 2005




Monastery of Our Lady of Novy Dvur, Czech Republic, 2004




Monastery of Our Lady of Novy Dvur, Czech Republic, 2004




Pawson House, London 1994




Private House, Germany 2003




Sackler Crossing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 2006




Schrager Penthouse, New York 2009




Tetsuka House, Tokyo 2005

 If you have been reading this blog for a while, you will know that I admire the work of John Pawson. An exhibition of his work is on display at The Design Museum, London called John Pawson: Plain Space. It demonstrates his distinctive minimalist architecture style. Read the Guardian article about the exhibition here.
Photographs via The Guardian.



John Pawson : Plain Space exhibition at The Design Museum, London.




Photographs by Marco Zanta.




Models and visuals.




Larger scale models on display - beautifully made of course.




Model and visual of the Monastry.




A suitably minimal-style exhibition





A film showing the B60 sloop.

  Photographs via Plain Space.

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Discovering John Pawson, Master of Luxurious Minimalism

I've always dreamed of designing a yacht someday so when I came across this spread in June 2010 Elle Decor, my heart absolutely melted. The design is absolutely beautiful and practical to a moving ship in everyway. Architect/designer John Pawson just made my list of top top career idols. And I should probably also give props to stylist Carlos Mota because his subtle touches; books, sea corals, flowers, bowls, cups, etc. give Pawson's designs life and excitement. This purple mast sail is going to rock your weekend:

Pawson carried the bleached teak floors from the ship's deck through to the interior floors and ceilings. The walls and bulkheads are covered in leathered parchment or white laquer.


The Christian Liagre sofa, Hans J. Wegner chairs and Bruno Weil pieces, as well as many Pawson-designed pieces create an atmosphere of luxurious minimalism. Do you think the yacht's owner and documentary filmmaker, Angela Ismailos, ever sits around amongst these beautiful furnishings in her bathing suit? I don't know why but I keep thinking about what I would wear if I were on that boat!



I think Elle Decor writer James Reginato summed up best what makes this boat so special... (It)...has an open, loftlike feel rarely found on sailboats. The airy, sunny atmosphere is reinforced by an unusual feature: the boat's large rectangular portholes, which admit profuse light, especially to the serene bedrooms below deck."

Have an inspired weekend!!

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