MINIMALISSIMO EDITED
Emptiness does not merely imply simplicity of form, logical sophistication and the like. Rather, emptiness provides a space within which our imaginations can run free, vastly enriching our powers of perception and our mutual comprehension. Emptiness is this potential.
– Kenya Hara
What's happening?
Hello. I have nothing to say and I am saying it. Actually, I do. Speaking of Nothing, they just released their first smartphone. What do you make of it? To me, the hardware design looks really nice (courtesy of teenage engineering). I mean, it's essentially an iPhone but with an interesting transparent back. The LEDs on the back of the case are probably the only distinguishing feature yet it kind of feels like a gimmick to me. There is some utility to the LEDs, but if you want to maximise that, you basically always need to have your phone face down on a surface that won't damage the screen. That novelty will diminish very quickly. Still, for a mid-level Android phone, it looks decent. Not one for me, but I would love to hear about personal experiences with it if you manage to land yourself one. I did, however, get myself a pair of the Nothing earphones. These look great. Far more aesthetically pleasing than Apple's AirPods, but unlikely to realistically match the AirPods Pro in terms of audio quality. My verdict on these will have to wait because I received a faulty set (one of the earphones failed to charge). So I'll get these replaced and see how they go. They should at least be a nice upgrade from my current AirPods Gen 2. Again, if you have a pair, let me know about your experience. Now let's have a look at some recent features.
– Carl
Features
PRAXIS BERLINER ALLEE
The recently renovated general medical practice Berliner Allee focuses on preventive health care, nutritional medicine, and naturopathy. For the renovation and expansion of the space, Hamburg-based practice AENY, focused on an open and transparent design. Clear shapes and shades of white form the basis of the interior design.
LUGO
LEGO-inspired design is nothing new, but occasionally we come across projects that stand above others. Although currently a concept, Boring Eye's minimal Lugo luggage case is definitely a striking design, and of course a practical one too. The Lugo design can, as expected, be stacked like LEGO bricks, interlocking with other Lugo cases.
APRILE 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, the chair is produced in two different finishing options: white matte lacquered high density wood or solid canaletto walnut.
E HOUSE
Situated in the Italian town of Cannobio and designed by architects Bergmeisterwolf, E House springs up towards the lake like a telescope overlooking the valley. An infinity pool leaps towards the lake joining the water of the lake and the water of the pool, merging boundaries between built environment and natural one.
TACTA CHAIR
Designed by John Pawson for Italian furniture brand Passoni, the Tacta chair’s distinctive profile developed out of the idea of extending the legs as two sinuous lines of timber that touch and separate to form the arms and backrest, creating an elegant sculptural form that is both comfortable and visually refined.
Supply spotlight
minimal design made to own (and made by us):
M–SELECTION: ARCHITECTURE
Minimalissimo Selection is a visual exploration of built environments within the spectrum of minimalism. This book will take you through an assortment of impeccable projects from outside-in, showcasing many styles, sizes, materials, and details.
Where next?
Discovery
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design project scoping guide: selecting, framing, and communicating the intentions of a design project
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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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