It was Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, that icon of the Bauhaus movement, who borrowed the phrase “less is more” from the poet Robert Browning and made it a way of life. This school of thought has had monumental impact on generations of designers and architects, of which Los Angeles-based architect Dan Brunn is notably included. Originally from Israel, Brunn’s childhood in Tel Aviv immersed him in Bauhaus architecture. “The restraint of these buildings taught me that space, and how we experience that space, are of paramount importance,” explains Brunn. Today, the work of Dan Brunn Architecture reflects this influence in its clean, modernist lines and emphasis on purposeful design. It’s fitting, then, that Brunn has had a fruitful partnership with Bosch, where Bauhaus principles have been the pervading philosophy for over 125 years.

“I love efficient, purposeful design,” says Brunn. “Coincidentally, Bosch’s own roots stem from the same [place]. Bauhaus is in my blood and importantly deep in Bosch’s philosophy.”

Showcasing authentic European design, Bosch pares away unnecessary frills and embellishments for home appliances that marry form and function. “It’s not about fashion, it’s about longevity and timelessness,” says Brunn in describing Bosch designs. “There are no extra knobs where there shouldn’t be knobs. It’s a very clean palette and a very purposeful design.”

"Bauhaus is in my blood and importantly deep in Bosch’s philosophy." -Dan Brunn

Bosch’s heritage in Bauhaus design lends itself to the modern home, which calls on simple and elegant functionality to balance busy—and all too often, chaotic—lifestyles. As a leader in his field, Brunn has special access to design trends. As he describes, “I get to see what design connoisseurs are looking for before they even enter a showroom or flip through magazines and catalogues.” From his vantage point, he sees how kitchen design and its appliances are becoming more streamlined to provide comfort and efficiency in the home. Unobtrusive in the kitchen and intuitive to use, Bosch appliances aid in what Brunn calls a “re-domesticating” of the kitchen, in that “the kitchen is part of family space, and is integral in terms of its furniture.”

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