10 1/2 x 10 290 color and 200 black-and-white illustrations US and Canada Distribution architecture Minimalism is defined as "the quality an object has when every component, every detail and every junction has been condensed to its essentials." Minimalist Spaces is a fascinating journey through minimalist architecture and interiors. This amazing guide features over 30 of the best examples of this architectural style from buildings all over the world, including overviews of such projects as the Na Xamena House, Spain; a Minimalist apartment in the U.K.; the offices of Bang & Olufsen in Denmark; the Antonio Pernas Boutique in Spain; a minimalist jewelry shop in Munich; and much more. Conveniently organized into three chapters-homes; offices and public buildings; and shopping spaces-this guide also includes dozens of sophisticated photos, as well as introductions written by John Pawson and Claudio Silverstrin, two important contemporary leaders of this extraordinary movement.