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The Donald Judd Home and Studio in SoHo, which recently reopened following a restoration by Architecture Research Office and Walter B. Melvin Architects.
The Donald Judd Home and Studio in SoHo, which recently reopened following a restoration by Architecture Research Office and Walter B. Melvin Architects.
Inspired by Donald Judd’s minimalist works, the three volumes feature board-formed concrete walls accented with charred wood. Shown here, the tallest contains four double-height bedrooms, each with a “tapanco,” or loft, for sleeping or reading.
Inspired by Donald Judd’s minimalist works, the three volumes feature board-formed concrete walls accented with charred wood. Shown here, the tallest contains four double-height bedrooms, each with a “tapanco,” or loft, for sleeping or reading.
"Around the time we were thinking of moving back [to San Francisco], I took a trip to Marfa, Texas, and fell in love with the agelessness of Donald Judd’s work," says Amy. "I liked the idea of having a classic American reference to the space, since we are influenced as much from America as we are by Asian culture."
"Around the time we were thinking of moving back [to San Francisco], I took a trip to Marfa, Texas, and fell in love with the agelessness of Donald Judd’s work," says Amy. "I liked the idea of having a classic American reference to the space, since we are influenced as much from America as we are by Asian culture."
A sliding door separates the upstairs hall from the master bedroom, furnished with a pair of Donald Judd chairs.
A sliding door separates the upstairs hall from the master bedroom, furnished with a pair of Donald Judd chairs.
Donald Judd's Untitled, March 8 1965.
Donald Judd's Untitled, March 8 1965.
The aluminum pieces are the center of Judd's collection. It took four years to install them all to Judd's famously exacting standards. Judd's poured-concrete structures are in the distance, situated next to a scrim of cottonwoods that Judd planted to form a perimeter to the site.
The aluminum pieces are the center of Judd's collection. It took four years to install them all to Judd's famously exacting standards. Judd's poured-concrete structures are in the distance, situated next to a scrim of cottonwoods that Judd planted to form a perimeter to the site.
Architects Javier Sánchez and Carlos Mar of JSa created a bold house in Valle de Bravo that emerges from the setting in three parts like "excavated stone boxes." Valle de Bravo that emerges from the setting in three parts like "excavated stone boxes. Inspired by Donald Judd’s minimalist works, the three volumes feature board-formed concrete walls accented with charred wood. Strategically placed cutouts and windows frame views within and between the volumes and out to the surrounding terrain.
Architects Javier Sánchez and Carlos Mar of JSa created a bold house in Valle de Bravo that emerges from the setting in three parts like "excavated stone boxes." Valle de Bravo that emerges from the setting in three parts like "excavated stone boxes. Inspired by Donald Judd’s minimalist works, the three volumes feature board-formed concrete walls accented with charred wood. Strategically placed cutouts and windows frame views within and between the volumes and out to the surrounding terrain.
Pieces like untitled (to Bob and Pat Rohm) from 1969 were designed to interact directly with the architecture around them. Placed in the corner, some of the flourescent tubes shine light into the room, while others bounce it off the walls. Image © Judd Foundation; Photo credit: Sol Hashemi; Judd Foundation Archive; Flavin artwork © 2015 Stephen Flavin/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; courtesy David Zwirner, New York/London;Licensed by VAGA
Pieces like untitled (to Bob and Pat Rohm) from 1969 were designed to interact directly with the architecture around them. Placed in the corner, some of the flourescent tubes shine light into the room, while others bounce it off the walls. Image © Judd Foundation; Photo credit: Sol Hashemi; Judd Foundation Archive; Flavin artwork © 2015 Stephen Flavin/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; courtesy David Zwirner, New York/London;Licensed by VAGA
For the dining room, Claudio asked local artisans to create an homage to Donald Judd’s Library chairs using Oaxacan materials.
For the dining room, Claudio asked local artisans to create an homage to Donald Judd’s Library chairs using Oaxacan materials.
On the main floor, the kitchen islandis like Zulaikha’s own version of a Donald Judd sculpture: minimal, freestanding, and geometric.
On the main floor, the kitchen islandis like Zulaikha’s own version of a Donald Judd sculpture: minimal, freestanding, and geometric.
At this angle, interior columns reveal the singularity of each of Judd’s repeating boxes. Installation views, Dan Flavin and Donald Judd, David Zwirner, New York, 2013. Photos by Tim Nighswander/IMAGING4ART, courtesy of David Zwirner, New York/London. Dan Flavin artwork © 2013 Stephen Flavin/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Donald Judd artwork © Judd Foundation. Licensed by VAGA, New York.
At this angle, interior columns reveal the singularity of each of Judd’s repeating boxes. Installation views, Dan Flavin and Donald Judd, David Zwirner, New York, 2013. Photos by Tim Nighswander/IMAGING4ART, courtesy of David Zwirner, New York/London. Dan Flavin artwork © 2013 Stephen Flavin/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Donald Judd artwork © Judd Foundation. Licensed by VAGA, New York.
Donald Judd’s untitled sculpture basks in natural sunlight. Installation views, Dan Flavin and Donald Judd, David Zwirner, New York, 2013. Photos by Tim Nighswander/IMAGING4ART, courtesy of David Zwirner, New York/London. Dan Flavin artwork © 2013 Stephen Flavin/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Donald Judd artwork © Judd Foundation. Licensed by VAGA, New York.
Donald Judd’s untitled sculpture basks in natural sunlight. Installation views, Dan Flavin and Donald Judd, David Zwirner, New York, 2013. Photos by Tim Nighswander/IMAGING4ART, courtesy of David Zwirner, New York/London. Dan Flavin artwork © 2013 Stephen Flavin/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Donald Judd artwork © Judd Foundation. Licensed by VAGA, New York.
Twin storage towers may draw inspiration from minimalist artists like Donald Judd, but they are the perfect foil for clutter.
Twin storage towers may draw inspiration from minimalist artists like Donald Judd, but they are the perfect foil for clutter.
With this curvy, glowing form, architect Jesse Judd has rendered the sometimes-harsh Australian bush habitable for his friends and family.
With this curvy, glowing form, architect Jesse Judd has rendered the sometimes-harsh Australian bush habitable for his friends and family.
The narrow doorway and small staircase that leads from the dining area to one of the children's bedrooms was inspired by the work of American artist Donald Judd.
The narrow doorway and small staircase that leads from the dining area to one of the children's bedrooms was inspired by the work of American artist Donald Judd.
We like to think minimalist maestro Donald Judd would appreciate the thin, clean lines of this brass bookend from Swedish design duo Broberg & Ridderstråle. ($60 at Mjölk.)
We like to think minimalist maestro Donald Judd would appreciate the thin, clean lines of this brass bookend from Swedish design duo Broberg & Ridderstråle. ($60 at Mjölk.)
A large built-in sofa, inspired by the work of Donald Judd, divides the kitchen from the living room while still allowing a visual connection.
A large built-in sofa, inspired by the work of Donald Judd, divides the kitchen from the living room while still allowing a visual connection.
Kitchen Space: The kitchen island design is inspired by Donald Judd's Library Table and was built with the flexibility of removing the cabinet storage to convert it to a counter-height table.
Kitchen Space: The kitchen island design is inspired by Donald Judd's Library Table and was built with the flexibility of removing the cabinet storage to convert it to a counter-height table.
RF Residence takes inspiration from the work of Donald Judd, says JSa Arquitectura. An expansive patio allows residents to soak in the views while dining alfresco.
RF Residence takes inspiration from the work of Donald Judd, says JSa Arquitectura. An expansive patio allows residents to soak in the views while dining alfresco.
The form of the top-lit, kauri-clad, open-riser staircase references the drawn appearance of a staircase, and recalls the Stack works of the American artist Donald Judd.
The form of the top-lit, kauri-clad, open-riser staircase references the drawn appearance of a staircase, and recalls the Stack works of the American artist Donald Judd.
It looks dramatic, but the building has very little physical impact on the landscape. “It’s anti-monumental,” Judd says. “There’s no reason why you couldn’t pick it up and move it elsewhere.”
It looks dramatic, but the building has very little physical impact on the landscape. “It’s anti-monumental,” Judd says. “There’s no reason why you couldn’t pick it up and move it elsewhere.”
Judd restored the building in the 1980s—it had fallen into disrepair after years of serving as horse quarters. The Chinati Foundation often hosts parties here, and guests dine at the Judd–designed tables and chairs.
Judd restored the building in the 1980s—it had fallen into disrepair after years of serving as horse quarters. The Chinati Foundation often hosts parties here, and guests dine at the Judd–designed tables and chairs.
The Judd Foundation’s offices in New York are decorated with Judd’s work, including a La Mansana Table 22 and
The Judd Foundation’s offices in New York are decorated with Judd’s work, including a La Mansana Table 22 and
Donald Judd in 1982, with his work 'Untitled' (1975). Photo: Judd Foundation.
Donald Judd in 1982, with his work 'Untitled' (1975). Photo: Judd Foundation.
Donald Judd, David Zwirner, New York, 2011. Judd Art © Judd Foundation. Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY. Photos by Tim Nighswander / IMAGING4ART; courtesy of David Zwirner, New York.
Donald Judd, David Zwirner, New York, 2011. Judd Art © Judd Foundation. Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY. Photos by Tim Nighswander / IMAGING4ART; courtesy of David Zwirner, New York.
Judd House Master Bedroom | Photo credit Joshua White | Judd Foundation Archives
Judd House Master Bedroom | Photo credit Joshua White | Judd Foundation Archives
Left: Chinati Foundation, Right: Donald Judd's workshop, Judd Foundation, Photography: Marcus Hay for SMH, Inc
Left: Chinati Foundation, Right: Donald Judd's workshop, Judd Foundation, Photography: Marcus Hay for SMH, Inc
Left: Chinati Foundation, Right: Donald Judd's workshop, Judd Foundation, Photography: Marcus Hay for SMH, Inc
Left: Chinati Foundation, Right: Donald Judd's workshop, Judd Foundation, Photography: Marcus Hay for SMH, Inc
In 1986 Judd parted ways with DIA and the Chinati Foundation was born. Here we see one of two artillery sheds that Judd rehabbed with a new Quonset-style roof and new quartered windows—additions that doubled the proportions of both structures and provided a light-filled space for his 100 milled-aluminum works.
In 1986 Judd parted ways with DIA and the Chinati Foundation was born. Here we see one of two artillery sheds that Judd rehabbed with a new Quonset-style roof and new quartered windows—additions that doubled the proportions of both structures and provided a light-filled space for his 100 milled-aluminum works.
Jupe says its design for The Portal was inspired by Bjarke Ingels’s Copenhill and Sluishuis projects as well as Donald Judd’s minimalist and monolithic structures.
Jupe says its design for The Portal was inspired by Bjarke Ingels’s Copenhill and Sluishuis projects as well as Donald Judd’s minimalist and monolithic structures.
While finished in timber rather than aluminum, the staircase that connects the two floors of the project is reminiscent of Donald Judd’s arrayed Stack installations.
While finished in timber rather than aluminum, the staircase that connects the two floors of the project is reminiscent of Donald Judd’s arrayed Stack installations.
Boxinbox by Philippe Starck for Glas Italia This brightly tinted series combines storage and display in rectilinear showcases that recall artist Donald Judd’s work.
Boxinbox by Philippe Starck for Glas Italia This brightly tinted series combines storage and display in rectilinear showcases that recall artist Donald Judd’s work.
Boxinbox by Philippe Starck for Glas Italia This brightly tinted series combines storage and display in rectilinear showcases that recall artist Donald Judd’s work.
Boxinbox by Philippe Starck for Glas Italia This brightly tinted series combines storage and display in rectilinear showcases that recall artist Donald Judd’s work.
Clockwise from left: Venezia faucet and handles by Venini from Fantini, Lenox 3 Globe chandelier by Astraeus Clarke, Judd 10” storage box by Amitha.
Clockwise from left: Venezia faucet and handles by Venini from Fantini, Lenox 3 Globe chandelier by Astraeus Clarke, Judd 10” storage box by Amitha.
“One of the early inspirations was Donald Judd,” says Arthur. “That’s not where we ended up, but there was a time when every choice was ‘What would Donald Judd do?’ and usually the answer was the most minimal thing possible.”
“One of the early inspirations was Donald Judd,” says Arthur. “That’s not where we ended up, but there was a time when every choice was ‘What would Donald Judd do?’ and usually the answer was the most minimal thing possible.”
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