01.

“God created paper for the purpose of drawing architecture on it. Everything else is, at least for me, an abuse of paper.”
—Alvar Aalto

02.

The Craft of Carpentry.

For centuries, Japanese master carpenters have developed tools and techniques informed by the extraordinary qualities of wood. They create structures of beauty and complexity – from exquisite joinery to robust architecture that withstands wind, snow and earthquakes. With record-breaking visitor numbers in its opening weeks, The Craft of Carpentry at Japan House London continues to attract the attention of journalists and visitors who are praising the exhibition for its refined presentation of Japanese craftsmanship, rooted in a deep respect for trees.

—via Japan House London

03.

Artek 90 Anniversary Poster.

Artek commemorates its 90th anniversary in 2025 with a poster designed by Finnish contemporary artist Inka Bell. Just as the Aaltos merged industrial production techniques with humane natural materials, Inka Bell’s work merges analogue printmaking with new techniques in mark making and image making. The poster is inspired by Alvar Aalto’s Screen 100. The original artwork reinterprets the screen’s contours through experiments in silk screen printing, involving layers of blue and black ink. These layers of ink are then laser-engraved from the paper to varying degrees. The end result is a balance of the unexpected and the familiar, with the defined geometric patterns and human essence serving as a shared visual language between Artek and the artist.

—via Artek

04.

Yotsume Toji Stitched Notebook.

Mabel & Co have been wanting to work with Takeo’s amazing high quality Japanese papers and card for a long while, maybe too long as when they went to enquire they discovered they were being discontinued by their local supplier. So they purchased a good chunk of what they had left and set out to design a special notebook, each hand stitched using a Yotsume Toji stitch pattern. The notebook to be used in a western (spine left) or Asian (spine right) style.

—via Mabel & Co

05.

Brutalist Japan.

UK photographer Paul Tulett has been documenting Japan’s brutalist architecture since he moved to Okinawa in 2019. His recent book, Brutalist Japan, explores examples of the movement across the country and challenges negative perceptions of the style, countering the idea that it sits uneasily with a culture celebrated for more soothing aesthetics. Highlighting the work of architects such as Kenzo Tange, Tadao Ando, and Arata Isozaki, this unique volume shows how a blend of global influences and Japanese sensibilities has left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Japan, making Japanese Brutalism an intensely captivating and enduring style.

—via Prestel

06.

Thinking Cube.

A suspended retreat for a polymath, maverick, and maker. Floating above wild ferns, it dissolves the boundary between comfort and nature—an immersive space for stillness and thought.

—via Hyde + Hyde Architects

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