Plain Space Monograph

Phaidon Press published a beautiful monograph written by Alison Morris late last year called John Pawson: Plain Space. The book was intended to accompany a comprehensive exhibition of work by architect John Pawson that ran at the Design Museum in London from September 2010 through to January, 2011. We spoke about the exhibition on Minimalissimo last October. Of the book, publisher Phaidon Press says:

In Plain Space, author Alison Morris presents both this recent body of work and earlier projects from the perspective of someone who has had unique access to the work and archives of the office. In thematic essays and narrative project descriptions she examines the firm’s working processes, relationship with clients, and approach to design.

  1. Major Bummer
    08.03.11 11:12

    I went to London to see the exhibition and it was very beautiful, Especially the installation Pawson designed for the exhibition. I hope it will travel to mainland Europe so I can see it again.

    For everybody who didn’t make it to the exhibition, here is the exhibition blog with lots of information, interviews, movies and photo’s: http://www.plainspace.co.uk

  2. Carlos
    08.03.11 22:12

    I also hope to see the exhibition travelling around Europe, specially in Spain. It looks amazing judging by the photos.

  3. Simon
    08.03.11 23:28

    I also took the time to visit the exhibition and particularly enjoyed room he created. It reminded me why I enjoy this style of design; simple and elegant with no visual noise.

  4. Michelle
    09.03.11 16:51

    I have this book. It’s beautiful and well worth the investment. The Plain Space blog mentioned above is good too.