John Pawson (born 1949) is a British architectural designer celebrated for his minimalist aesthetic.

After spending time in his family's textile business, Pawson lived in Japan, where he was influenced by Japanese architect and designer Shiro Kuramata. Upon returning to England, he enrolled at the Architectural Association in London before establishing his own practice in 1981.

Pawson's work consistently focuses on fundamental problems of space, proportion, light, and materials. He is known for stripping designs down to their essence, emphasizing clarity and calmness. His philosophy is encapsulated in his 1996 book, Minimum.

His diverse projects include private houses, sacred commissions like the Abbey of Our Lady of Nový Dvůr in Bohemia, galleries, museums (including the Design Museum in London), hotels, and commercial spaces like the Calvin Klein flagship store in Manhattan. He also designs furniture and smaller objects, believing that "it's all architecture."