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Axis Mundi Design LLC is a New York-based interior design and architecture firm founded in 2004 by John Beckmann. Known for its contemporary, minimalist aesthetic and interdisciplinary approach, the firm offers a wide range of services, including residential and commercial interior design, furniture design, and industrial design. The firm has been recognized for its notable projects and collaborations, both in the United States and internationally.

History

Axis Mundi was founded by John Beckmann, a designer with an academic background in philosophy and visual culture from the New School. Beckmann later completed his studies at Parsons School of Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design. During his time at Parsons, he was mentored by renowned minimalist designer Joseph P. D’Urso. Beckmann’s career in design is also shaped by his contributions to the field of architecture and his role as an editor for the book The Virtual Dimension: Architecture, Representation, and Crash Culture (Princeton Architectural Press, 1998). [1]

Since its inception, Axis Mundi has established itself as a prominent firm in New York City’s design scene. The firm has worked on a range of notable projects, including high-profile residential projects like 432 Park Avenue and 1 Bond Street Loft, as well as conceptual designs like the Alternative Proposal for the Whitney Museum of Art.

Notable Projects

Axis Mundi is renowned for its involvement in several high-profile design and architecture projects, including:

  • 432 Park Avenue, New York (94th Floor)
  • 1 Bond Street Loft, New York
  • 111 Bedford Street (Landmark townhouse)
  • Alternative Proposal for the Whitney Museum of Art

The firm is known for its contemporary and minimalist approach, blending modern architectural elements with interdisciplinary design.

Awards and Recognitions

Over the years, Axis Mundi has received several prestigious awards and nominations, including:

  • 2024 ICONIC Design Award from the German Design Council for the firm’s furniture design collection.
  • 2022 Stars of Design, presented by the D&D Building, New York, in the architecture category.
  • 2020 Archmarathon Award for the best residential interior for the firm’s work on 432 Park Avenue. [2]
  • Multiple nominations for HGTV Designer of the Year. [3]

Media and Publications

John Beckmann and Axis Mundi’s work have been featured in over 100 media outlets and publications, including The New York Times, Forbes, Designboom, and Interior Design. Beckmann has also been a visiting critic at prestigious institutions such as Yale School of Architecture, Pratt Institute, and Parsons School of Design. Additionally, he has appeared on Bloomberg TV and NBC’s Open House. [4]

Selected Media Features:

  • HGTV Designer of the Year Awards 2019: [5]
  • NBC Open House NYC: [6]
  • The New York Times, “A Sectional Sofa Requires a Master Plan,” 2019: [7]

Publications and Authorship

John Beckmann has contributed to architectural discourse with his work as an editor for The Virtual Dimension: Architecture, Representation, and Crash Culture, published in 1998 by Princeton Architectural Press. [8]

External Links and Citations Love Happens, 2023: [9] IFDM (Interior Furniture Design Magazine), 2022: [10] Aspire Design and Home, 2020: [11] World Architecture, 2019: [12]