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Home Farm
An iconic project, spirituality and some cakes. A day with the architect John Pawson in his Home Farm.
︎ Before becoming a professional photographer, I studied technical architecture at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and worked as a project manager in Spain for nearly 15 years. So when I received the call to photograph John Pawson, one of my favourite architects, at his Home Farm in the Cotswolds, I was particularly excited.
John Pawson has always been a source of inspiration to me. I admire his minimalistic, serene, and harmonious approach to design. They say you should never meet your heroes, but spending a day with him turned out to be a genuine pleasure.
Home Farm is an iconic contemporary building. I had seen several reportages since it was completed, so having the opportunity to experience the space for myself was priceless. During the photoshoot, I bombarded him with technical questions: from the concept and choreography of the space, to its materials, and the complex construction process. I felt privileged.
John was very curious about my transition from architecture to photography, as it is also one of his passions. As we worked, moving from location to location over the course of the day, he was very generous, kind and remarkably patient.
Knowing of his interest in spirituality, I decided to gift him a book that is very meaningful to me: "Biography of Silence," written by the Spanish priest Pablo D'Ors. This book is a concise yet powerful essay about the author's journey in meditation. I hope he enjoyed reading it in one of the serene corners of his breathtaking home.
John Pawson has always been a source of inspiration to me. I admire his minimalistic, serene, and harmonious approach to design. They say you should never meet your heroes, but spending a day with him turned out to be a genuine pleasure.
Home Farm is an iconic contemporary building. I had seen several reportages since it was completed, so having the opportunity to experience the space for myself was priceless. During the photoshoot, I bombarded him with technical questions: from the concept and choreography of the space, to its materials, and the complex construction process. I felt privileged.
John was very curious about my transition from architecture to photography, as it is also one of his passions. As we worked, moving from location to location over the course of the day, he was very generous, kind and remarkably patient.
Knowing of his interest in spirituality, I decided to gift him a book that is very meaningful to me: "Biography of Silence," written by the Spanish priest Pablo D'Ors. This book is a concise yet powerful essay about the author's journey in meditation. I hope he enjoyed reading it in one of the serene corners of his breathtaking home.
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