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This week: Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst, Valerio Olgiati, Takashi Yamaguchi, Boris Berlin, Hiroshi Nakamura, Andrea Frapolli, Bernardo Bader Architects, Atelier NEA, Hideyuki Nakayama, Studio Unravel
Before we dive in, we'd like to share some recent updates at Thisispaper+.
① New locations: We’ve expanded our city guides with fresh additions for Switzerland, Japan, London, Tokyo, Seoul and Kyoto (coming soon).
The SHRINX Easy Chair, designed by Boris Berlin in partnership with +Halle® for The Cabinetmakers’ Autumn Exhibition 2024, presents a groundbreaking approach to soft seating by challenging traditional furniture design and completely eliminating the use of environmentally harmful polyurethane (PU) foam, which is widely used in the industry.
Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst's "The Call" at Serpentine North in London proposes AI as a tool for collective transformation, pushing the boundaries of art, law, and technology through immersive, choral rituals.
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Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP’s Sayama Forest Chapel, nestled in a forest in Tokyo, is a powerful architectural project that melds nature, prayer, and grief into a tranquil, meditative space for all faiths.
Ca'dal Mantova in Prosito, Switzerland, designed by Andrea Frapolli fuses historical preservation with contemporary architecture, integrating ancient stone and new concrete into a modern family home, rooted in energy-efficient principles.
Salgenreute Chapel by Bernardo Bader Architects blends historical reverence with modern innovation, resulting in a serene, community-driven project that bridges sacred architecture and natural beauty.
From Thisispaper+ Member: Atelier NEA was invited by Casey Casey to craft a space that would fully capture the essence of the brand, and the result is a stunning example of how identity can be woven into a physical environment.
Takashi Yamaguchi’s Glass Temple in Kyoto fuses modern minimalism with ancient Japanese tradition, creating a sacred space where light, architecture, and nature intertwine in a timeless dialogue.
In the Alpine village of Flims in Switzerland, the Yellow House, reimagined by Valerio Olgiati in 1999, presents a compelling narrative of architectural reinvention.
Thisispaper Guide to the Alps
A destination favoured by lovers of mountain landscapes and outdoor activities, the Alps and their exceptional natural heritage is a paradise not only for hikers and fans of adventure sports but also for architecture lovers in terms of cabins, huts, museums, wellness and local attractions.
Creative Studio Unravel has reimagined the retail landscape with its latest Mardi Mercredi store in Seoul’s dynamic Hannam neighborhood, creating a space where the lines between art, culture, and fashion blur, offering an immersive experience that challenges traditional shopping conventions.
O House in Kyoto, designed by Hideyuki Nakayama challenges traditional boundaries between interior and exterior, creating a dynamic living space where architecture and urban environment converge in subtle, unexpected ways.
Sacral Journey — Guide to the Most Poetic and Minimalistic Spiritual Architecture
Sacral Journey is a carefully curated collection that features over 60 of the most exceptional and understated spiritual spaces from around the globe, blending the visions of iconic architects such as David Chipperfield and Christian Kerez with emerging talents who are redefining religious architecture in the modern age.
