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Posted on October 28, 2013 by Steve MinOn
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I want my ma.

When I tell my friends that I’ve commissioned a Japanese architect to design a minimalist monument to moi I know they’re thinking, “here we go again”. I know they’re wondering …

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Posted on December 23, 2013 by Steve MinOn
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Prepare Thy Thighs!

It’s not unexpected that there are as many stairs as there will be stares with this house. I’ve looked long and hard at the latest 3-D visuals of my Minimalist …

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Posted on January 31, 2014 by Steve MinOn
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Minimalism vs OCD

I like order. That is part of the reason I am drawn to minimalism. Casual clutter is not my thing. Yes, I understand how complicated, textured interiors can be attractive. …

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Posted on February 25, 2014 by Steve MinOn
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How To Drive a Porsche

A bold concept is just a dream unless you can see the concept artfully through to fruition. Seeing it through is not easy, mind you. In my advertising days I …

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Posted on April 17, 2014 by Steve MinOn
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We Have Your Size In Japan.

You know what I love about Japan? Buying clothes that fit me, right off the rack, that’s what. It’s a luxury you standard-model-sized-Euro-Australians take for granted, but imagine you had …

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Posted on May 12, 2014 by Steve MinOn
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The Dirt on Hamilton Hill

I’ve had my block on Hamilton Hill for just over a year now and in that time I’ve met a couple of my neighbours. I’ve had coffee with my immediate …

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Posted on June 23, 2014 by Steve MinOn
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The Project is Parked.

For the moment anyway, the Minimalist Monument to Moi is stalled while we assess its viability in the face of mounting costs. These aren’t necessarily costs associated with the house …

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Posted on August 7, 2014 by Steve MinOn
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You Choose, You Lose.

Oh the horror of choices. There’s a certain torture in having nobody but yourself to blame for the decisions you make when you have a home designed for you. I …

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Posted on October 9, 2014 by Steve MinOn
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Over the Internet vs Over Dinner.

My first contact with Yo Shimada was by email. We spoke about the idea of working together on my house in Australia. Though we spoke at length, swapping ideas and …

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Posted on November 10, 2014 by Steve MinOn
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A Sad Day for Horses and Trees

Melbourne Cup Day this year was a sad day for me. I didn’t like it when I heard the news that two horses that had competed in the race had …

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