Rafaelmiranti Architects undertook a through research process to uncover the original structure of the heritage home, restoring and updating it with sensitivity and verve
New brand To My Ships launches with a concise range of fragrance and body products, balancing global ambition with a personal touch
Designed by Horizontal Studio, the intimate space is an homage to craft, material and light
For those seeking a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and crafts, Maana Atelier in Kyoto offers experiential workshops held in a serene century-old space designed by architecture firm Sahena Design and local artisans
A new book from Okinawa-based photographer Paul Tulett is a celebration of Japan’s brutalist architecture, exploring the beauty, practicality and cultural resonance of the ubiquitous concrete structures
After returning from years abroad, Indian designer Nikita Bhate has adopted the ‘if you build it, they will come’ mantra with Sār Studio’s new residence in Pune, creating a much-needed cultural centre and a home for her lifestyle brand
American giant Blue Bottle Coffee continues its international expansion with the opening of Korea’s first Blue Bottle Studio in Seoul, designed by Teo Yang Studio
Tom Mark Henry reimagined the pharmacy space for the new Blooms The Chemist outlet in Sydney’s Surry Hills
With Kinya, Bangalore-based Studio Bomb created an intimate coffee space where patrons can share the founder’s passion for a good cup and the simple ritual of enjoying it. Principal architect Shankar Kallutla tells us more
Australian designer Henry Wilson’s new Paddington showroom is part-gallery, part-concept store, showcasing his trademark industrial-chic wares alongside items from brands and designers he admires
Bold geometries and a sharp, minimal material palette collide in this 80s-inspired retail space
Taking over a former holiday villa, Laku Beach Club is a new beachside restaurant in Barceló Coconut Island that pays homage to the area’s traditional island culture and heritage. Studio Locomotive design director Thanart Chanyu shares more
In Singapore, chef Mirko Febbrile and Nice Projects have combined a cocktail bar and fine-dining restaurant to craft one memorable destination, Somma
Design Trust celebrates a decade of community-focused design initiatives with talks, tours and mentorship that illuminate and examine Hong Kong and its environs
Wunderwall Design has transformed an abandoned pre-war building into Peninsula House restaurant in Penang, where grand original features combine with antique furniture, natural materials and plenty of charm
Japanese furniture firm Time & Style has created a new collection for Noma Kyoto that also retails. Designers OEO Studio tell us more
The New Bahru studio of Off Duty Pilates goes beyond traditional gym design, eschewing many of the typical features in favour of a warmer, more welcoming feel
VS redefines the term ‘raw bar’, delivering delicate bowls of soba downstairs and an outpost of natural wine bar and retailer Virtus upstairs in delightfully unpolished concrete confines
Southeast Asian designers come together at Emerge during Singapore’s Design Week, demonstrating the region’s creative potential
Designed by Rafaelmiranti Architects, new Thai grill restaurant Young combines heritage architecture and contemporary interiors in a leafy pocket of Indonesia’s commercial capital
Korean fashion brand Eunoia’s new outlet in Kobe was designed by Kooo Architects as a textural space that pays homage to the brand’s muted palette. Co-founder Shinya Kojima tells us more
With Singapore Design Week kicking off in just a few weeks, we’ve rounded up our picks of what to see and do during the annual city-wide festival
Botanical design studio This Humid House has moved into a new space in Kembangan, where antiques and treasured objects fill every corner
Bangkok’s Chenin gets a new wine bar and brunch spot, with interiors by Berlin-based studio Affin
Designed by local studio Laud, new concept store 52 Gage celebrates the makers and brands behind the products it purveys, from furniture to fashion and wine
China’s famous lakeside city is home to an office that brings the outdoors in
Weathered wood, earthen brick, ceramic tiles and linen abound in a new nature-inspired tea store and cafe in Beijing’s financial district designed by Kooo Architects
Korean brand Dozamm’s female artisans hand-make furniture using traditional joinery methods
As founder of Chinese luxury lifestyle brand Shang Xia, Jiang Qiong Er is dedicated to raising the profile of design and craft from her homeland. Working with European brands and institutions, she acts as a cultural ambassador, bringing Chinese art to a global audience
New Japanese brand Centre makes its debut with an elegant foldable table that speaks to the founders’ philosophies of connection, freedom and flexibility
