# Thisispaper Issue 107

*Welcome in 2024! Today we’ve picked 10 new projects for you.*

By [T H I S I S P A P E R](https://paragraph.com/@thisispaper) · 2024-01-02

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In a transformative move, the Danish architecture studio [Cobe](https://www.cobe.dk/projects/operapark) has skillfully crafted [Opera Park](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/opera-park-cobe), turning a former industrial site in [Copenhagen](https://www.thisispaper.com/guide/copenhagen) into a thriving urban green space.

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Exploring materiality and space, [Adriano Amaral's 'Prole'](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/prole-adriano-amaral-galerie-fons-welters) at [Galerie Fons Welters](https://www.fonswelters.nl/) presents a transformative and sensory-rich artistic experience.

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In the bucolic commune of Villenave-d'Ornon, France, [Esnard Sanz Architectes](https://www.esnardsanz.com/) has cultivated a nuanced approach to architectural design with the [Garden Pavilion](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/garden-pavilion-esnard-sanz-architectes), an endeavor seamlessly woven into the fabric of its environment.

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In the realm of contemporary art, where the boundaries between mediums are increasingly blurred, Milanese artist [Davide Allieri presents an intriguing exploration of spatial dynamics and temporal ambiguity](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/cells-davide-allieri-galerie-hubert-winter) at [Galerie Hubert Winter](http://galeriewinter.at/) in Vienna, Austria.

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In Fukuzu City, the [Affordance House by Class Archi studio](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/affordance-house-class-archi) challenges conventional architectural norms. This building, with its unique wave-like form, stands as an intriguing exploration of space and [minimalism](https://www.thisispaper.com/tag/minimalism) in an [urban](https://www.thisispaper.com/tag/urban) setting.

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In the heart of Al Madam Ghost Town, a stirring architectural endeavor, the ["Concrete Tent" designed by DAAR](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/concrete-tent-daar), eloquently addresses the dichotomy of temporality and permanence.

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In the bustling island of Taiwan, amidst its vibrant cityscapes and lush natural reserves, a self-taught photographer, [Chang Yu Hsuan, finds his muse](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/ilandscape-chang-yu-hsuan).

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In the realm of architectural innovation, the [“3-Minute Corridor” pavilion by WallMakers](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/3-minute-corridor-pavilion-wallmakers), curated by Tosin Oshinowo, emerges as a poignant commentary on global waste management, particularly spotlighting the underexplored potential of material reuse.

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Since its inauguration in 1999, the [Serralves Museum](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/serralves-museum-by-alvaro-siza) has stood as a paragon of architectural grace within the S[erralves Park](https://www.serralves.pt/institucional-serralves/parque_visitar-o-parque/), largely owing to the [visionary work of Álvaro Siza.](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/serralves-museum-by-alvaro-siza)

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The creation of [Yuputira by Mariko Mori, in collaboration with Ring Architects](https://www.thisispaper.com/mag/yuputira-mariko-mori-ring-architects) on Miyako Island, [Japan](https://www.thisispaper.com/guide/japan), is a profound testament to the intersection of art, architecture, and spirituality.

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*Originally published on [T H I S I S P A P E R](https://paragraph.com/@thisispaper/thisispaper-issue-107)*