MINIMALISSIMO EDITED
The minimum is the perfection that an artefact achieves when it can no longer be improved by subtraction.
– John Pawson
What's happening?
I've always felt a bit dubious about affiliate programmes and their effectiveness in generating passive income through product sales. I've tried it in the past, but it has never really worked for me, yet you'd think Minimalissimo would be geared to work well using this model. In theory, it should, but I don't think I've really given it a proper push. The reason is simple. Generating income is not a priority—the quality of the curation is. And I didn't want income generation to compromise the curation. But the fact is, I can absolutely do both. It's impossible for every feature to be an affiliate anyway. Realistically, I reckon 1 in 30 features would be an affiliate. So I am opening the door to more affiliate partnerships with brands. So if you have a shop of minimal products and you have an affiliate programme already (or you want advice on setting one up), drop me a note.
– Carl
Features
NOTES SHELVES
The NOTES collection designed by Julien Renault is an invitation to play with compositions and colours. Produced by the Belgian manufacturer Cruso, the shelving design offers a solution for storage and is also suitable for proudly displaying objects, and allows for creativity in composition and arrangement. Linear rhythms appear on the wall, with flowing melodies and vertical intervals.
OG HOUSE
Located in the vibrant, historic North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia on a narrow and abandoned lot sits OG House. The minimal dwelling was designed with the intention of becoming the primary residence of Omar Gandhi, his partner, and his son, sitting over top of what would become the architecture studios’ east coast home base. However, the studio grew to a level that could no longer be accommodated in the modest space. The ground-floor office is now a dedicated community studio, focused on community projects, including housing for the homeless and safe public amenities.
TADASHI
German architect and product designer Deniz Aktay has created a minimal cubic side table that is currently seeking production. The design, titled TADASHI, is a geometric side table with a book shelf in its centre (or stomach). This is achieved by arranging two hollowed wooden cubes at particular angles to generate a multi-purpose table while maintaining a strict minimalist aesthetic.
UU WOODWORK COLLECTION
Woodwork (UU.10.U20FR) is a collection of minimal furniture pieces rooted in elementary volumes and basic structures. Designed by Paris-based creative studio Unknown, Untitled, the storage collection aims to be discreetly efficient at multiple levels.
HIROO RESIDENCE
Located in a quiet residential area in the heart of Tokyo, this renovation project is a collaboration that spans Japan and Denmark. Conceived by Keiji Ashizawa Design and Karimoku Case Study (including Norm Architects), the simple and tranquil space lets in the light to extend well into the inner walls of the living space. The essences of the interior are embraced by the textures; the slightly white-stained oak floors and walls, and plaster walls cherishing the handwork strokes.
Supply spotlight
minimal product design made to own (and made by us):
M–BACKPACK
The most comfortable backpack you’ll ever own. For daily grind and passions. For years to come. This is a collaborative project between Minimalissimo and ODA. This waterproof backpack offers extreme versatility. For work or play, in the city or the countryside, dressed up or dressed down. The minimalist design suits every situation. The approach is simple, the result is utilitarian with a minimalist aesthetic.
Where next?
Discovery
other things for you to read, explore, and maybe even admire:
allipossess.com: a register and online installation of each and every object German artist Simon Freund owns
slowing down is an act of minimalism: on doing less but better by Manu
turning people into trees by Ram Dass
crafted design coded by Rauno Freiberg
This monthly edition of the Minimalissimo newsletter was supported by aprile, the hanging chair
inspired by spring days and designed by Matteo Modica, aprile is a simple suspended chair that oozes elegance—a floating seat, shaped after spring petals, swinging gently. designed and handcrafted in Italy with artisanal love.
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