I went to the library to find books about minimalism. I
borrowed a book titled Minimum by
British designer John Pawson.
I had a chat with Sue. She told me using my research to
establish the characteristics of minimalist works. We talked about open plan
space with no interior division. The use of hidden storages and services, which
can be incorporated within the walls or, it can be a partition that separates e.g.
the kitchen and bedroom. Also, the limited palette of materials. However, a different use of material or colour
texture is used as a sign for something else. Moreover, the thing I found in
common with my research is the big windows. Some of the works use the glass
window as framing devices. The idea of framing a picture, when you are outside,
a picture is framed of the inside, and when you are inside a picture is framed
of the outside.
Sue told me to do research into prefabricated units, which can
be seen in a factory or manufacturing site. We discussed that my minimalist
house could be a pre fabricated unit that can be situated in different places,
and can be rented to people who needs a house in London, either for work or
study etc... The talk with Sue I found was really helpful. I can use the
elements of minimalist works I established and be inspired for my design ideas.
No comments:
Post a Comment