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Designer
John Pawson
John Pawson is a British architectural designer based in London, born in Halifax in 1949. He attended Eton, spent several years in Japan, studied at the Architectural Association School of Architecture and started his own practice in 1981.
Biography
Background
John Pawson is a British architectural designer based in London, born in Halifax in 1949. He attended Eton, spent several years in Japan, studied at the Architectural Association School of Architecture and started his own practice in 1981.
Signature Style
His work is known for its minimalist aesthetic. Herman Miller quotes him on the art of subtracting, of paring back, and describes his guiding principle as including what is needed and nothing more.
Notable Works
Projects named by Wikipedia include the Sackler Crossing at Kew Gardens, Calvin Klein stores, the Nový Dvůr Monastery and Hotel Puerta America in Madrid. For Herman Miller he designed the Pawson Drift Sofa Group, his first collection for the company.
Legacy
He was appointed CBE in 2019 and is a Royal Designer for Industry; his awards include the Stephen Lawrence Prize (2008) and a RIBA National Award (2008).
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Products
Pawson Drift Tables
Three low architectural tables defined by a shadow gap between top and solid-wood base.
Pawson Drift Sofa Group
John Pawson's sofa of plush cushions in a recessed hardwood frame, over 80% natural materials.
Pawson Drift Lounge Chair and Ottoman
John Pawson's lounge chair in a recessed solid hardwood frame, with a matching ottoman.
