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Three Generations, One House, No Compromises
For a growing family in Surabaya, KantorGG composes a multigenerational home where spatial hierarchy and landscape work in tandem to blur the line between indoors and out
The Ancient Kyoto Alley That Inspired a Luxury Private Villa
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
In Contrast to its Panoramic View of Auckland, This Apartment Is Intentionally Intimate
At Jervois Apartments, an eight-residence apartment in Auckland considers how compact living can still feel generous, with Fisher & Paykel appliances embedded into the kitchen planning
A Hidden Bar, an Inherited Sword and an Antique That Gave a Designer Pause
When a Hong Kong couple asked Lim + Lu to house a lifetime of collecting — Chinese antiques, African objects, Southeast Asian heirlooms — the brief was simple: make it feel like home
She Danced on Butter Until She Collapsed — and She’s Just One of the Figures Transforming Indonesian Art
Indonesia has always been home to one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic art scenes. We meet some of the artistic luminaries leading its development.
Jakarta’s Dining-Led Spaces Include a Restaurant Shaped like a Satay Wrapper
In Jakarta’s evolving culinary landscape, a new wave of design-led spaces is redefining the experience, blending local context with global sensibility to reveal a maturing design language.
The Bangkok Home That Brought a Childhood Seaside Memory to Life
Bangkok design firm Ekar Architects has created an extraordinary multigenerational dwelling across nine buildings on a sprawling green space in central Bangkok
This Book About Korean Craft Is Also, Itself, an Act of Korean Craft
Beyond the gloss of K-pop, Phaidon’s landmark new book Jeong explores the profound emotional connection between Korean makers and their craft, bridging ancient dynastic traditions with Seoul’s cutting-edge contemporary design
The Tallest Glulam Structure in Southeast Asia and 11 Tonnes of Recycled Plastic: Indonesian Architecture Right Now
Indonesian architects and designers are combining traditional materials and vernacular with contemporary approaches, in spaces from hospitality to educational and commercial.
In Singapore, One Sliding Door Reshapes Three Different Rooms
Studio Rascal’s 107-square-metre HDB flat in Pasir Ris trades the standard cellular layout for open, connected living — held together by a single sliding door and three decades of exposed concrete
The Man Who Builds Nests in Other People’s Buildings
From the streets of Tokyo to the vineyards of Champagne, Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata crafts whimsical, ephemeral architectural sculptures that cling to buildings and trees, offering a poetic commentary on freedom and impermanence
A Taipei Apartment That Echoes Its Natural Surroundings
A young couple transformed a blank-canvas Taipei apartment into a warm, inviting oasis. By embracing natural light, custom storage and earthy materials, Horizontal Studio designed a remarkably spacious urban sanctuary
The Designer Reclaiming Indonesia’s Creative Voice From the Factory Floor
With its unique approach and presentation, Jia Curated is becoming a destination event for the region’s creative industry. Ahead of the fourth edition, we spoke with founder Budiman Ong.
Why the New Espace Gabrielle Chanel in Shanghai Inspires Both Creativity and Caution
Chanel has transformed a historic Shanghai power plant into a sanctuary for art and literature, marking a sophisticated new chapter in the house’s deep-rooted and cinematic connection to the Chinese landscape
Meet the Indonesian Design Collective Advocating for the Small Details
Millimeter Manifesto is an initiative by nine Indonesian product designers that aims to elevate the country’s design ecosystem by demystifying the discipline down to the finest detail. We speak with participant Alvin Tjitrowirjo of design studio AlvinT to learn more.
An Owner’s Eclectic Collection Finds Balance in This Kuala Lumpur Home
From Tintin figurines to Ming Dynasty chairs, Oryza Design Studio weaves a homeowner’s eclectic treasures into a serene Kuala Lumpur apartment
A Chair for Life
The Wishbone chair has passed through generations of hands and homes. Over seven decades later, it remains one of the most recognised chairs in the world, its legacy reflecting a conviction that longevity and respect for craft are the ultimate luxuries
From Penal Colony to Design Destination: the Evolution of Hobart
In this issue, Asia-based Australian writer Kee Foong discovers his home country’s smallest and most southerly state capital is both human in scale and a haven for native wildlife
The New Guard of Indonesian Design is Rewriting the Rules of Tradition
Conscious that their nation has been better known as a manufacturing hub, these emerging industrial and product designers are marking a new chapter for Indonesian design with ambition and imagination.
A New Address in a City That Never Stands Still
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