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A powerful new monograph showcasing the defining elements and architectural anatomy at the very heart of Pawson's work This monograph, the latest volume in Phaidon's documentation of John Pawson's stellar career, hones in on the essential details that mark his distinctive architectural and aesthetic style. It groups a selection of his recent works into domestic projects, including his own house in rural England; extended sacred spaces; and repurposed structures, such as London's Design Museum. Throughout its pages, this book explores Pawson's unique approach to proportion and light and his precise language of windows, doors, and walls.

Living and Eating is above all a cookery book, packed with 'luscious recipes' (Marie Claire), with food that has been selected to be simple and delicious. The intention is to narrow the gap between how we eat on a daily basis and how we entertain, recognizing that the most relaxed form of entertaining is simply about inviting people to join you at your table. The collection of recipes is designed to cater for all seasons and occasions, and gives attention to making the best ever version of everyone's favourites: there are recipes for roast chicken, the definitive tomato salad, tagliatelle a la carbonara, apple tart and summer pudding. The book goes beyond the food itself to look at the whole context in which we enjoy it - the plates and glasses we eat and drink from, the equipment we use to prepare the food and the kitchen in which we cook. Exquisitely designed and produced, and illustrated with stunning food photography and photographs of John Pawson's London house, Living and Eating is an unparalleled, much praised guide to a simple yet utterly seductive way of cooking, eating and living.

Expanded edition of John Pawson's only monograph, which now includes his most recent projects: a private house in Germany (2003) and the celebrated Novy Dvur monastery in the Czech Republic (2004) Pawson (b.1949) is the acclaimed designer of a wide variety of high-profile projects, including the Calvin Klein flagship store in Manhattan, a house on…

The highly sought-after bible of the Minimalist aesthetic.

A long-awaited second cookbook from celebrated architectural designer John Pawson and his wife Catherine

John Pawson is one of the foremost proponents of Minimalism in architecture and design. Already known to designers for his austere yet luxurious interiors, he has attained public acclaim for his high-profile retail projects such as the Calvin Klein flagship store in New York, his celebrity clients like Martha Stewart and his book Minimum (Phaidon, 19960.This book traces the varied course of the relationships between an architects and his clients, between an architect and the design briefs set for him, and between the architect and his own intellectual approach to design and its impact on his work. The incisive text, with specially commissioned pictures, explores Pawson's design process, working methods and philosophical approach, and illuminates the emotional and artistic content of his work. Through a close examination of ten diverse projects, Deyan Sudjic considers the way in which design is influenced by the processes of construction and making, and explores the nature and significance of the finished scheme. This book, a record of Pawson's developing approach to design and his unique position at the intersection of art and design, offers insights into culture, society and architecture.

Barn is a beautiful photographic record by British based photographer Fi McGhee of John Pawson's extraordinary conversion of a 17th century Dutch barn in Essex, into a studio and family home. The book documents the five year process of deconstruction and reconstruction involved with the building's renovation, and charts the way that Pawson's much documented 'minimalist' philosophy was combined with McGhee's own practical needs as a photographer to produce a truly remarkable working and living space. Designed by North. END

Acclaimed minimalist architect John Pawson showcases a vibrant journey through 320 photographs, celebrating color in unexpected ways. Known for his white palette in architecture, Pawson's images reveal a rich exploration of patterns, textures, and spatial arrangements that influence his renowned designs.