patrick_y
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Thank you for your very considered response...
Indeed. Churches are amazing. While I'm not a very religious person, I still admire churches, and I realize that churches not only spread faith in their community, but they were a source of great power and influence centuries back and they forwarded a significant amount of progress in architecture, science, and art. I still can't fathom how the dome of the Duomo in Firenze was built, supposedly without a frame on the inside of the of the dome. And how can it not just all collapse and fall inwards... Even seeing it in person, examining it, climbing it, all didn't help convince me of how it was made. The Duomo in Milano is also another extraordinary structure. Notre Dame... The Pyramids. The Pyramids almost come off as a little minimalist, relying mainly on geometric designs. And yes, we cannot build Baroque forever... So that makes room for Modernism and Minimalism.
I see your desire for color and a sense of place and a sense of time. Piet Mondrian has some color and that style will always firmly be so identified that it will be associated with the early to mid 20th century timeframe (pre and post WWII art). Or perhaps Rothko appeals to you more? While not really considered to be of a Minimalist style, I always found it somewhat "close" to a Minimalist style - and warmer with softer lines and warmer colors.
All the Alessi kettles are impractical. The singing bird one is the worse! They look great, but they're expensive and they're hard to use, and difficult to clean. Designed for form, but not for function. But - I would forgive the kettle and the Alessi produced citrus juicer - they do look good in my eyes! And it's just hard to stay mad at them.
A Future Trend: Invisible and Minimalist Luxury With Mirrors
"Fashions fade. Style is eternal." The quote by acclaimed French haute couture designer Yves Saint Laurent is in itself a lasting one. Is Minimalism a fleeting fashion or a style with permanence? I'd argue Minimalism is here to stay. The concept originall...
Thank you!
The post was really inspired by just a lot of mirrored architecture and the boat I have seen the past few months and taken notice. The watch was really secondary but couldn't be forgotten since the watch was memorable to me when it was launched. Thank you...
Merci, mon ami.
Thank you for reading! I just happened to be seeing a lot of these kinds of these mirrored concepts lately and I thought it tied in a little to the watch world.
I love minimalism in general....
and do think of it as a lasting style that has been with us for decades, and that will continue having a strong enough presence to last centuries if not millenia.... As Armani once said - 'Style is a way of being'........ Van Der Rohe is easily among my f...
Armani is actually quite minimalist sometimes...
His hotels have an architectural quality, as do some of his clothes and suits. A modern almost science fiction quality in some collections. His hotels - the one in Milano - is simple, clean, and sleek, with wide hallways with clean walls, showing little m...
Agree wholeheartedly....
although I've yet to have the privilege of seeing an Armani hotel in person.... It sounds very appealing from your detailed description. Anyway, there's only 1 ATMOS which was inspired by VDR's Barcelona house, housed in rectangular glass and with weaved ...
Ahh. I didn't take any photos. But the one in Milano is pretty cool.
It's got a very soothing vibe. Some taupe colored leather on the walls. Nothing is very ostentatious, but if you look carefully, it's all very high quality materials - but it just doesn't scream it due to the understated design. But it's calming. Nothing ...
Wow!!
Zaha Hadid happens to be my favorite architect of all time. She miraculously and uniquely managed to 'marry' classical and modern minimalist design to a frighteningly original extent. She had the daring and audacity of Frank Gehry but created much more un...
Don't worry! We can make it in rock for you!
How about a nice marble or limestone facade for you instead of the glass or metal look?
Merci! Edtonkin!
It's a bit different than our usual posts on WPS - most of the posts on WPS are more factual and this one is much more conceptual. I'm glad that you enjoyed reading it since this very different post! Watches are influenced by the world we live in - design...
I actually like the concept!
Who knows, the pirates might miss it at first glance from 10 miles away...
Great post!
Personally I very much like Bauhaus-inspired and minimalist design. It is never out of fashion - you can't go wrong with it. And I do not refer only to watches but design in general: architecture, interior design, cars and other things.
Glad you liked the post!
I too like minimalist design. Although my home is probably too cluttered to be minimalist at all. And yes, beauty can be found in anything and everything. We especially should appreciate architecture, interior design, automotive design, and even everyday ...
So Wonder Woman has an invisible jet...
...but not an invisible bra? The 12-year-old me didn't think that was fair...
Is Modernism the language of No?
Patrick and all, You asked for a considered response. This morning I received a newsletter which tangentially addressed this question, while addressing church architecture in particular. The author is Anthony Esolen, a professor, translator of medieval la...
Thank you for your very considered response...
Indeed. Churches are amazing. While I'm not a very religious person, I still admire churches, and I realize that churches not only spread faith in their community, but they were a source of great power and influence centuries back and they forwarded a sig...
Yes, that's why the Alessi Kettle is still here and not at the designer thrift shop
and why I prefer the copper ones which are homely but practical. This one has a whistling bird... This one you fill through the spout which eliminates that annoying lid that falls off. But has no whistle. ...
It’s a matter of taste, but I much prefer uncluttered minimalism.
In the examples you’ve shown they are understated, create more space and allow the areas to breathe. My only exception would be a wine cellar. Keep that jammed to the ceiling Best,
LOL! That gave Me a big laugh!
Um, you should see my guest bedroom. There's an air conditioner, and wood boxes stacked very high and Lalique decanters precariously balanced on top. If we had an earthquake - I shudder to think! The wine fridge is obviously too full, many times over.
I love this use for a guest room.
And what an amazing excuse why an in-law can’t sleepover.
Oh, forgot to mention...
The wood boxes are all cases of wine. Yes, no in-laws can stay in that room.