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An antidote to transience, Interlude is among the first of 1,000 structures being built by charitable trust Paererewā
On the Izu Peninsula, Studio Cochi Architects has reimagined a dilapidated cabin as a contemporary getaway that offers the best of the locale
Designed by ONOAA Studio, Conceive by Cotemp pushes back against overbuilding and excessive consumption, preferring longevity and material honesty
Negu Inc has reinterpreted the materials of the former venue to create a Korean restaurant that fuses Korean and Japanese craft and culture
The organisation is taking the opportunity offered by the country’s Census to stamp design’s credentials as an industry
With a new beachfront venue in Sanur, Jia Curated expands its programme, bringing architecture, craft and design into closer conversation with Bali’s coastal landscape
Designed by Rama and Romy Dwiwahyu, Kurasu’s fifth Jakarta opening brings the Kyoto-born coffee brand’s intimate spatial language to a markedly larger setting, relying on subtle shifts in proportion and material play
Designed by New Delhi studio Two Pickled, its co-founder’s family apartment uses inherited furniture, handloom punch cards and family-made artwork to create a home rooted in Assam
In Ubud, Oaken Lab extends its world of scent into a new hospitality concept, where fragrance-inspired drinks, seasonal ingredients and a space by Rantara Studio continue the brand’s interest in ritual and sensory experience
Wynk Collaborative’s design approach was sometimes counter-intuitive, but has resulted in some of the home’s most distinguishing features
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Earth Works: Houses by Byoung Cho illuminates the architect’s idiosyncratic approach at a refreshingly deep level
The young artist is already building a compelling body of work that combines concrete with other materials from steel to textiles, creating installations that speak to an architectural approach
On a ridge overlooking Lombok’s coastline, Kastil Utara by Cáceres Tous is shaped by the terrain on which it sits, its low-slung form tracing the contours of the land to frame the mountains and sea beyond
In an age of excess, Signyan Design recasts luxury through calm environments with a heightened sense of care and connection. While its reach extends across China and abroad, the practice remains firmly rooted in its native Chongqing
Inside a converted warehouse on the Singapore River, STPI combines a gallery and printmaking workshop, where artists from Seoul to Yogyakarta have made some of their most unexpected work
Through void landscapes and weathered buildings, Andy Dewantoro’s paintings dwell on space, absence
and the quiet imprint of time.
Few neighbourhoods in Singapore marry the city’s creative and historical identities as deeply as Bras Basah Bugis, where independent spaces, long-loved local businesses and heritage architecture continue to thrive amid urban change
he designs by Singapore’s LTW Designworks take their cues from hospitality, offering an elevated experience that draws on Korean traditions without descending into pastiche
The Australian designer and artist has revisited his fascination with metal accumulation in collaboration with the UNESCO-listed heritage craft of the Thathera community
Tucked inside a leafy side street in Ho Chi Minh City, Gallery Medium blends vernacular charm with contemporary design, fostering a communal platform for Vietnam’s burgeoning creative scene to flourish
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Following an 18-month renovation, Park Hyatt Tokyo returns with a sensitive refresh by Jouin Manku, replacing much of the interior while preserving the spirit of the 1994 Tange–Morford original
With landscaping by July & Partners and rotating furnishings curated by Stream, the retreat functions both as a boutique hotel and an experiential showroom for a select number of guests
The Standard Pattaya Na Jomtien is the brand’s third Thai property, inspired by the sugar palm, sunset orange and sea breeze
Inside One Bangkok on Wireless Road, the new 244-room Andaz organises itself as a vertical neighbourhood, and hands its most prominent spaces to a roster of Thai women artists
At Kaipuu on the Reef in Quanzhou, Signyan’s renovation decision to expose rather than conceal the ancient granite beneath the building turned out to be its making
The new Four Seasons in Osaka splits its interiors between design firms Curiosity, Simplicity and Design Studio Spin. The smallest of the three commissions — Simplicity's tatami-floored Gensui — is also the most revealing
A century-old Higashiyama residence, renovated by Kooo Architects, becomes the first property under the Kiraku Tei villa brand — its interiors marked by Juraku plaster, hinoki cypress and natural light
Amidst Hong Kong’s relentless momentum, Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui emerges as a dynamic new anchor. Blending rich maritime heritage with modern glamour, the hotel offers a sophisticated pause for travellers
Within the canals of Dangkou Ancient Town, Hotel Wuxi MGallery reinterprets a 500-year scholarly legacy. Designers WATG and Wimberly Interiors have deftly navigated heritage constraints to deliver a modern canal-side architectural intervention
In place of overt luxury, Signyan Design’s Qing Shan Hot Spring embraces rural authenticity and back-to-basics simplicity — without sacrificing modern comfort
In Japan’s Kamakura, I In has reimagined an old office building as a seaside retreat, balancing intimate craft with expansive Pacific views and redefining luxury through spatial generosity and light
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From 13–17 August 2026, Jia Curated, the annual immersive event dedicated to craft, design and culture, returns to Bali with an exciting new setting and an expanded programme
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From 13–17 August 2026, Jia Curated, the annual immersive event dedicated to craft, design and culture, returns to Bali with an exciting new setting and an expanded programme
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