MINIMALISSIMO EDITED
This newsletter is supported by aprile, the hanging chair
Form is extremely important. I think it exists to express the thought and it must be structured with geometry.
– A G Fronzoni
What's happening?
In the previous letter I mentioned the minimalism.com project that I'm working on as part of a redesign. An element of the project will include injecting art and design into the site. Naturally, many of the resources will be fed from Minimalissimo, but we are also looking for site contributors to help add art and design resources. This could be minimal art projects or exhibitions, or it could be product and graphic design portfolios, architects, books, magazines, blog posts, and so on. Things that people might find useful to discover. So if you want to get involved in this project, which we're anticipating to launch for beginning of the new year, get in touch.
Note: there probably won't be a newsletter for the next few weeks as I'm going on vacation, so I doubt we'll be publishing much on the site beyond next week until the second half of September.
– Carl
Features
GENESIS
An original, unique, and limited-edition collection of ten abstract safari animals, composed as a puzzle but can be fun and beautiful as individual forms. GENESIS, designed by rid studio, was created to embody the essence of each animal, through a paring-down process to a single line, yet remains easily recognisable.
P-L SERIES
The brutalist and minimal P-L Series is created by Scottish-Swedish designer Nick Ross. It takes its cues from the post-and-lintel system that was employed within ancient Greek, Indian, and Egyptian architecture, and describes a building system that utilises vertical post-like elements to carry horizontal lintels.
WAREHOUSE VILLA
In the serene town of Isumi, at the edge of the Boso Peninsula, stands Warehouse Villa, crafted by Tokyo-based Arii Irie Architects. This creation beautifully captures the essence of minimalism, seamlessly blending architecture with its natural surroundings. Originally envisioned to be a storage facility, Warehouse Villa transcended its initial purpose. The architects transformed it into a harmonious fusion of simplicity and functionality, making it both a storage unit and a tranquil retreat for family and friends.
WASSILY CHAIR
Inspired by the frame of a bicycle and influenced by the constructivist theories of the De Stjil movement, Marcel Breuer was still an apprentice at the Bauhaus when he reduced the classic club chair to its elemental lines and planes, forever changing the course of furniture design. Produced by Knoll, the chair has proved to be a timeless design, not only because of its distinctive form, but also for its comfort.
MINI SPEAKER
Nocs is back with a hardware design that features a familiar bold, raw, and monolithic aesthetic but with a few key differences from its big brother. Notably, its size. Mini steps forward as a natural extension of Nocs' commitment to redefining the speaker experience. Crafted with the same care, Mini captures the essence of the Nocs Studio sound in a smaller format, offering flexibility whether you're using it solo or syncing it with others.
ROADSIDE HOUSE
Amidst a chaotic urban mix of care facilities, offices, eateries, apartments, and homes, the challenge for the build of this Japanese home was to ensure tranquility while embracing city life. Rather than conventional shielding, the concept by K+S Architects involves elevating private spaces to an upper tier, reserving the ground for semi-public functions. The minimal design fosters a city connection while maintaining separation. A defining "loop wall" encircles upper living areas, combining privacy with urban interplay using rustic cedar textures.
Supply spotlight
minimal product design made to own (and made by us):
M–GO–PACK
When you need more than just your pockets. This practically sized bag is big enough for a camera and other everyday essentials, and small enough so you can stay light and roam free anywhere. Made in collaboration with ODA and with different divider options, the Go Pack can be customised for any occasion from daily use to full day explorations.
Where next?
Discovery
other things for you to read, explore, and maybe even admire:
the harmony of 'without thought' with Naoto Fukasawa
minimal business card mockup by 099
places on the web by Manu
my ikigai by Carl Barenbrug
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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