
We at Schön! celebrate the dynamic energy of metropolises. In one of the most energetic cities in the world, you’ll find A/D/O. Founded by MINI, A/D/O is an open workspace in New York City committed to investigating the future of design across programming, installations, research, residencies, and studio spaces, through accessible and experimental formats. Creating a more exciting and efficient urban life happens through collaboration with partners who share the same mindset and values. This is the reason why MINI teamed up with United Visual Artists. “Spirit of the City,” designed by United Visual Artists, is located in the courtyard of the A/D/O by MINI workspace. It is a site-specific installation composed of 16, nine-foot, revolving columns that are linked to the constantly changing activity of New York City. A/D/O stands for Amalgamated Drawing Office, which is the name of the design team that developed the very first MINI car. This innovative philosophy serves as inspiration for the design space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn: to serve the creative community, locally and globally. A/D/O is an environment where a meaningful flow of ideas happens through an exchange among creative individuals. It unites those in business, graphic design, fashion, architecture, and other… Read more »