Minimalissimo Weekly Edit
Minimalissimo in Design
Hello. I hope you've had a good week. One of the most enjoyable parts of running Minimalissimo is researching works of designers from decades ago. There's something really satisfying about falling in love with a design (again) that was made a number of years ago and asking: "Is this as beautiful (or useful) today as when it was first realised?" It brings the whole concept of timelessness into question. So seeking out a mix of modern designs and those from the 20th century, makes curating this site a lot of fun and hopefully a good reading experience for you as well.
Our features over the past week include a conversation with interior designer Guillaume Alan where we discuss his approach to design, the importance of simplicity, and what home means to him. We also visit Sydney, Australia, to step inside the beautiful concrete bunker that is named Perfect Storm designed by Killing Matt Woods. And we tribute to the wonderful work of Eero Aarnio in our featured mood that highlights some classic minimal furniture designs from the past. Have a read, take it slow, and enjoy your Sunday.
— Carl Barenbrug, Creative Director
Features
Creator Interview with Guillaume Alan (Interior Designer)
"Simplicity is not only an aesthetic value, it has a moral perception that looks into the nature of truth and reveals the inner qualities and essence of materials and objects."
Perfect Storm
Dubbed "the concrete bunker" for its deliberate use of rendered finishes, and rejection of ornamentation, this Camperdown apartment, Perfect Storm, was conceived as an intimate, yet utilitarian environment. Inspired by Brutalism and the local warehouse vernacular, extruded geometries and moody tones result in a minimalist and precise interior.
From the Archive
House in Ashiya
Stark grey precast concrete, with an orderly gridded pattern covering every single surface visible to the eye. Large openings, pouring skylights, verdant greeneries embracing the neighbourly views. Monolithically, House in Ashiya by Japanese architecture firm Kazunori Fujimoto Architects stands still like a gentle giant in a residential area of Ashiya city, Hyogo Prefecture.
Mood
Ode to Eero
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