Mini Minimum

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Summary: m i n i m u m' s .m a x i m u m .i m p a c t .
Review: the true beauty of Pawson's quiet polemic is his restraint. remaing true to the theme, little text is offered, save a small elaboration for each image included as an appendix. the other refreshing aspect is his control in image selection. little of his work appears, and when it does, he only credits himself in the appendix. i can appreciate this approach to an architecture book. it is obviously not a monograph or end-table book as is Richard Meier Architect. instead, it is a 'this is what i like around me' book. the inclusion of non-architectural images (note the B-2 bomber and a three-prong fork) reinforces the theme of the truly powerful restraint that could exist in all design.

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Summary: Minimum
Review: This is a thought provoking book, which on the whole I recommend. I have only one complaint: the text is set in a small grey print that I find painful to read. Is this an example of good design?

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Summary: Maximum Impact From a Minimum Book?
Review: This Phaidon book is massive in size & it's heavy too. I find it less satisfying to read than John Pawson Works written by Deyan Sudjic but nevertheless, since that Minimum is compiled by the superarchitect himself, we are provided with an insight of different things, which inspired him at his works. This book is dominated by visuals, & some of the pictures were taken by Ezra Stoller (& there's a book specifically dedicated to this great photographer emphasising upon modernist works). Perhaps, a picture tells a million stories but the preface by John Pawson himself is the most effective piece in the whole book. Perhaps, it's fair to comment that the usage of minimalism in architecture has become a cliche now because John Pawson is frustrated that the word is used for the sake of been used when architecture should be dwelved deeper which he has done & endeavouring to continue doing so. Perhaps, not the best featured book about or by the superarchitect but still, it's a book that shouldn't be missed. Recommended.

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Summary: Maximum Impact From a Minimum Book?
Review: This Phaidon book is massive in size & it's heavy too. I find it less satisfying to read than John Pawson Works written by Deyan Sudjic but nevertheless, since that Minimum is compiled by the superarchitect himself, we are provided with an insight of different things, which inspired him at his works. This book is dominated by visuals, & some of the pictures were taken by Ezra Stoller (& there's a book specifically dedicated to this great photographer emphasising upon modernist works). Perhaps, a picture tells a million stories but the preface by John Pawson himself is the most effective piece in the whole book. Perhaps, it's fair to comment that the usage of minimalism in architecture has become a cliche now because John Pawson is frustrated that the word is used for the sake of been used when architecture should be dwelved deeper which he has done & endeavouring to continue doing so. Perhaps, not the best featured book about or by the superarchitect but still, it's a book that shouldn't be missed. Recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Maximum Impact From a Minimum Book?
Review: This Phaidon book is massive in size & it's heavy too. I find it less satisfying to read than John Pawson Works written by Deyan Sudjic but nevertheless, since that Minimum is compiled by the superarchitect himself, we are provided with an insight of different things, which inspired him at his works. This book is dominated by visuals, & some of the pictures were taken by Ezra Stoller (& there's a book specifically dedicated to this great photographer emphasising upon modernist works). Perhaps, a picture tells a million stories but the preface by John Pawson himself is the most effective piece in the whole book. Perhaps, it's fair to comment that the usage of minimalism in architecture has become a cliche now because John Pawson is frustrated that the word is used for the sake of been used when architecture should be dwelved deeper which he has done & endeavouring to continue doing so. Perhaps, not the best featured book about or by the superarchitect but still, it's a book that shouldn't be missed. Recommended.

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Summary: Not quite.....
Review: Unfortunately the book isn't quite what the name suggests. I bought this book pressuming that it was all about the art of minimalist architecture......it never quite got there. the book is small, not that much bigger than my hand but fairly thick, the minimalist style process seems to drag on a bit, which is fine if you've just discovered the sixties style, PAINFUL if your looking for works of art. SAVE YOUR MONEY and buy a book more closely related to architecture and art, your certainly not going to find anymore than 4 pages on Mies, the MASTER and CREATOR of minimalist architecture and design and as far as fabulous interiors, i've seen better in local design mags.