Minimalissimo Weekly Edit
Letter Nº15
Hello. Deep breaths. How are things with you this week? I'm genuinely interested to know how you're coping and where your energy is going. Recently, I've tried to reduce my news intake. It's probably not wise to shut off from it entirely mind you, considering new things come to light pretty quickly, but setting boundaries is always a good thing as far as I'm concerned. So this weekend I am hiding in my home, accompanied by a couple of cats that are probably sick of the sight of me by now, drinking coffee, and planning publications for the week ahead.
Our features over the past week included the remarkable interior design of Chiang House in Taiwan, a very interesting furniture design in the form of the Grid Bench by Mario Tsai, and another wonderful example of soft minimalism inside the Valencia residence, Casa de la Higuera. We also added a few new products in our small online shop (we're experimenting with some affiliate linking). Have a read, take it slow, and enjoy your Sunday.
—Carl Barenbrug, Creative Director
Features
Chiang House
Stepping in as the perfect poster child to showcase a different facet of minimalism is Chiang House by studio 2BOOKS DESIGN. A smart and undeniably stylish bid for what contemporary minimalism can be.
Grid Bench
Hangzhou-based Mario Tsai Studio has created the Grid Bench—a minimalist piece of furniture which plays with stability, balance, and colour. Horizontal plywood sheets are set at precise intervals and form the main structural component of the bench.
Casa de la Higuera
By opening up the possibility for a collective input across creative platforms, Estudio En Hebra was able to go beyond the walls of architecture for a beautiful and serene interior space with Casa de la Higuera.
In the Shop
Hasami Porcelain Mug
From the Archive
Aires Mateus
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.
whether you're looking for visual inspiration or design insights, you can visit our gallery to discover the very best of minimalism in art and design.
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