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

In Singapore, chef Mirko Febbrile and Nice Projects have combined a cocktail bar and fine-dining restaurant to craft one memorable destination, Somma

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

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

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