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This week: Terunobu Fujimori, Saint Laurent, Kengo Kuma, Taylor Ashby Hawkins, Richard Stampton, Herdade Malhadinha Nova, CORREA Studio, Seungwoo Kang, Fala Atelier, Tokujin Yoshioka, Akihisa Hirata
Before we dive in, we'd like to share some recent updates at Thisispaper+.
① New locations: We’ve expanded our guides with fresh additions for Paris, Seoul, Japan, Portugal, Kyoto and New York City (coming soon).
② New Guide Released: Explore our latest guide featuring the best of Paris.
La Collina Ōmi-Hachiman by Terunobu Fujimori and Michele De Lucchi is a transcendent architectural project that merges Japan’s natural landscape with deep cultural heritage.
Taylor Ashby Hawkins’ ENDO– at ASHES/ASHES in New York explores a fusion of human and machine, inviting us into a world where desire, technology, and identity intertwine in an endless, revolving cycle.
Yanakie House designed by Richard Stampton challenges Australian bushland architecture, blending exposure and seclusion, ancient forms, and environmental sensitivity.
Original Stories: Herdade do Malhadinha Nova tells a story of heritage intertwined with ambition, deeply rooted in the wild heart of rural Portugal.
From Thisispaper+ Member: Located within a 1930s apartment in Barcelona, Casa Norte residence by CORREA Studio is a masterclass in balancing respect for the past with a vision for contemporary living.
From Thisispaper+ Member: Fala Atelier’s latest project, titled 'Fireworks in White', was captured by photographer Willem Pab in a photo series, where this daring architectural expression, located in Porto, embodies the studio’s signature minimalist and geometric style.
In Kyoto’s historic center, a striking juxtaposition of past and future has emerged with the unveiling of A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE by Tokujin Yoshioka.
In Koyaanisqatsi, Seungwoo Kang's exhibition at YK Presents, Seoul, the artist delves into the haunting intersection of technology and the subconscious, highlighting the pervasive encroachment of data-driven surveillance on personal identity.
The renovation of Kawamichiya Kosho-An, a soba restaurant in Kyoto, offers a captivating exploration of architecture's ability to bridge history and modernity.
Thisispaper Guide to Paris
Our Paris Guide takes you beyond the postcard landmarks, showcasing the city's vibrant modern art, design, and architecture scene. Discover avant-garde galleries, extraordinary concept stores, and contemporary architecture gems in a metropolis where tradition meets bold creativity.
Saint Laurent Babylone is a captivating continuation of creative director Anthony Vaccarello's vision, seamlessly blending fashion, art, and design in a sleek bookstore located in the 7th arrondissement, establishing itself as a vibrant cultural destination along the historic streets of Paris.
HIGASHIYA man Marunouchi elegantly fuses the traditional art of Japanese confectionery and tea with a modern, minimalist aesthetic, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of Tokyo’s business district.
Kengo Kuma's design for the Albert Kahn Museum in Paris masterfully integrates nature and architecture, creating a space that embodies Kahn's global vision and his fascination with Japanese gardens and Asian culture.
Akihisa Hirata’s Tree-ness House, nestled within Tokyo’s Toshimaku district, integrates urban living with natural forms, crafting an ecosystem that reimagines the symbiosis between architecture and nature.
The Kondo Museum in Kyoto, redesigned by Mamiya Shinichi Design Studio, celebrates the Kiyomizu ceramic tradition, featuring works by the Kondo family in an immersive, architecturally striking space.
