MINIMALISSIMO EDITED
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Minimalism is a good word—it's just applied to so many different areas, whether it's architecture or life. The only danger is that it's misunderstood. Everyone has a different idea of the meaning of it.
– John Pawson
What's happening?
Well, we survived the year and we discovered many wonderful designs along the way. I think what I enjoyed curating most was within the field of tech. We saw some fine examples of minimal design there, especially in hardware. My favourite probably being teenage engineering's TP-7 field recorder. Another noteworthy design for me was the Caraway food containers. And I think my top architectural project was probably House in Hasama by Atelier Kenta Eto Architects. Curious to know what designs you enjoyed the most, if you fancy scrolling the archives.
I'll take this opportunity to thank you for your readership and support over not just this year, but many. It has been a joy crafting a digital (and sometimes print) gallery of the best work the world has to offer and connecting with some of you directly. The next letter will be by Manu, and a new chapter in the history of Mimo. Enjoy!
All the best and happy new year!
– Carl
Features
VERNAYAZ SPORTS HALL
The Vernayaz Sports Hall, emerging from an architectural competition, is a celebration of community and innovation in the heart of Vernayaz. Designed by Swiss architects Comamala Ismail, this project embodies the vision of connecting the village centre with the sports complex and nature.
TD19 CHAIR
The Chinese furniture brand TOWERLAND unveiled the TD19 Chair, a testament to minimalist design and engineering ingenuity. Crafted from two 6mm thick stainless steel plates, this chair epitomises the fusion of functionality and form.
NOTHING NPOD (1)
As a conceptual design, the "Nothing Npod (1)" stands out as a unique interpretation of Apple's iPod Shuffle. This concept is the brainchild of Shreyansh Onial and Aditya Pandharpure, who have envisioned a device that marries the iconic design of the iPod Shuffle with the distinctive aesthetic of Nothing.
BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
The Escher x Nendo exhibition titled Between Two Worlds at Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria merges the surreal, intricate art of Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher with the minimalist design ethos of Japanese design studio Nendo. This unique collaboration brings over 150 of Escher's works to life in a spatial narrative, where Nendo's simplistic, house-shaped forms provide a stark yet harmonious contrast to Escher's complex, mind-bending prints and drawings.
MNL MK-I
Manual NYC is a photography company based in New York that specialises in analogue photography. Born from a collaboration with the Korean industrial design studio (acasso), the film camera—MNL MK-I—is a blend of classic allure and modern design philosophy. The anodised aluminium body and ergonomic matt silicone grip is a tactile invitation to photographers who love to engage with their instrument.
F8 SERIES
Berlin-based studio Geckeler Michels, led by David Geckeler and Frank Michels, introduces an innovative sofa group for Tecta. This collection comprises the armchair F8, the two-seater F8-2, and the three-seater F8-3, each piece blending traditional Bauhaus influences with a modern craving for comfort and coziness.
Supply spotlight
minimal product design made to own (and made by us):
M–IM–V2
Inside Minimalism Vol.2 is a series of 50 short exclusive essays on simple living. This ebook is a continuation of Minimalism Life's first volume and discusses minimalism as a tool to help you be more focused and feel more fulfilled, covering many topics such as slow and quiet living, curation, consumerism, and family.
Where next?
Discovery
other things for you to read, explore, and maybe even admire:
digital gardening by 0xshapeshifter
free ideas by laurent del rey
gant lights: minimal concrete lamps
pedestal: simple scandie homewares
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