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This week: Le Corbusier, Vardehaugen Architects, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, Mattia Balsamini & Raffaele Panizza, Studio NOA, Skye Maunsell and Jordi Veciana, Oslo Works, Atelier Bugio
Happy New Year!
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 to Barcelona, Lisbon, Paris and Norway (coming soon) Guides + Off-the-grid and The New Chair Editions.
Hidden within the serene forests near Lillehammer, Norway, Cabin Vindheim by Vardehaugen Architects epitomizes the harmonious fusion of minimalist design and natural integration.
The Ancrage Lounge Chair reflects Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance's bold vision—deconstructing form, paying homage to design masters, and carving its place in the contemporary design landscape with quiet confidence.
A photographic ode to vanishing starlight, Protege Noctem by Mattia Balsamini & Raffaele Panizza confronts light pollution’s ecological and existential toll, urging us to defend the fragile beauty of darkness.
In the heart of Tokyo's dense urban fabric, where space is precious and privacy elusive, the House in Kikuicho by Studio NOA stands as a quiet meditation on light and human connection.
Thisispaper Plus Submission: Frutas Selectas, a new café in Barcelona by Skye Maunsell and Jordi Veciana for Nomad Coffee, exudes the allure of a bygone era—its subtly elegant space echoes the nostalgic charm of classic cafés.
On the rugged coast of Norway’s Nesodden peninsula, The Hotspot by Oslo Works stands quietly elevated above the granite and pine.
Designed by Atelier Bugio, the Lisbon's Graça Funicular breathes new life into a historic mode of transport, reimagining the connection between Rua dos Lagares and the Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen viewpoint.
Thisispaper Guide to Japan
In a country where simplicity is an art form, our guide explores Japan's modern masterpieces in design, architecture, and wellness. From tranquil spaces to cutting-edge creativity, discover the places that define Japan’s unique blend of the old and the new.
The Parisian Maison La Roche-Jeanneret is a singular manifestation of Le Corbusier's architectural vision.
