International Architecture & Design Awards 2024Minimal Surface Coffee Tables for CITCO
Axis Mundi Design
Unique Furniture Design
Minimal Surface Coffee Tables for CITCO — IADA 2024 award
Minimal Surface Coffee Tables for CITCO received Gold Winner recognition at the International Architecture & Design Awards 2024 in Unique Furniture Design. Project status, design team and credits are listed alongside the presentation.
About the project
Renowned New York-based architect and designer has unveiled a striking collection of minimal geometric surface tables. He continues his partnership with the esteemed Italian marble and furniture company Citco in the picturesque city of Verona, Italy. These tables are a testament to the author's innovative design prowess, showcasing bold ovoid shapes and dynamic, asymmetrical forms that exude a sense of futuristic elegance.
The creator's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of materials shines through in each piece, with premium Italian marble elevating the tables to pieces of art. Combining his visionary design and Citco's advanced craftsmanship results in a collection that seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with timeless luxury. The author's collaboration with Citco bridges the worlds of architecture and furniture design and creates a harmonious synergy between form and function, offering a glimpse into the future of design excellence.
Axis Mundi Design
In 2004, John Beckmann founded Axis Mundi, leveraging his academic background in philosophy and visual culture from the New School and studies in architecture, interior, and industrial design at Parsons School of Design. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design during his time at Parsons, where he apprenticed under the guidance of the master minimalist Joseph P. D’Urso. Beckmann has cultivated a keen understanding of the intersections among architecture, design, and contemporary art throughout his career.
His accolades include the Best Residential Interior award for 432 Park Avenue at ArchMarathon (2020) and recognition as one of the 15 Best Residential Architects and Designers in New York by New York Architects (2020). Beckmann has received a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts (1998) and a MacDowell Colony Fellowship (2010). His work has been published in Dezeen, DesignBoom, Domus, Hyperbeast, Fast Company, among many others.
