John Pawson

John Pawson (1949-) CBE has dedicated over forty years to creating rigorously simple architecture that embodies fundamental principles while maintaining a modest character. His diverse work includes private houses, sacred spaces, galleries, museums, hotels, ballet sets, yacht interiors, and even a bridge. Pawson emphasizes engaging with the essence of space through design, believing that "it’s all architecture." His approach remains consistent across all scales, focusing on mass, volume, surface, proportion, geometry, and light. Even everyday objects, like a fork, can express broader ideas about how we live and what we value.