Interesting Exhibition, but the sterile and static environments didnt appeal to me in the slightst. Appreciated what he is trying to do. The minimalist environments created are in some cases almost spiritual, however they offer nothing more than relaxing atmospheres.
House of Mr Pawson- beautiful spaces, relaxing atmospheres- good for a museum- not for a house. I wouldn't feel comfortable there whatsoever. Plus all the beautiful details have disappeared!
"For me the practice of architecture is about creating spaces where people feel comfortable and where a particular set of actions feels natural."
I have to say john, whilst this may be a comfortable place to walk around; to inhabit, I wouldn't find it comfortable at all.
The monastery designed by pawson suites his style perfectly. Minimal spaces for absolute reflection. However, I have recently discovered the ceilings and walls are rendered plywood. So the feeling of a mass of a stone roof resting all its weight on the glass windows is a fake. I find this somewhat architecturally dishonest, an illusion which escapes human understanding.
Pretty much agree with you Harry. Sterile, impersonal, cold, devoid of human spirit. Visually appealing but impossible to inhabit.
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great work by a great artist
and also the creation of the illusion of stone resting on glass?
ReplyDeleteJohn Pawson architecture has the power to change people...people who cannot inhabit are resilient to chnage...to meditate...to enjoy the living
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