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An Unremarkable 1970s Apartment Block in Taipei Became a Dream-Like Escape. You Can Taste It for Yourself
Inside a nondescript Taipei apartment building, behind lush velvet curtains, lies Season Artisan Pâtissier, an eclectic yet harmonious space created by Ecru Studio to transport customers through a performance of pastry
Tokyo’s Most Famous Hotel Just Reopened After 19 Months — But Did Anything Change?
Following a 19-month closure, Park Hyatt Tokyo reopens with a sensitive refresh by French studio Jouin Manku. The iconic hotel, which starred in Sofia Coppola’s 1997 film Lost in Translation, has been redesigned for the modern guest while preserving the original 1994 vision of Kenzō Tange and John Morford
The Bella Grande Copenhagen Brings a Vibrancy That Goes Beyond Danish Minimalism
Situated in a restored 1899 building near City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Hotel Bella Grande blends old-world glamour with modern sophistication. Tonen Agency designed the property to contrast muted, intimate private rooms with lively, Italian-inspired public spaces
Checking In: Peerless Accommodation from Around the World
Our pick of the latest design-forward lodgings from around the world
Inner Mongolian Hotel The Little Wild One Gives New Life to an Abandoned City
The Little Wild One transforms a previously abandoned architectural experiment into a womb-like retreat. Created by Ming Zhou of Enviro Tec, the design draws inspiration from the texture of the surrounding sand and the colour of the evening sunset
Soil Nihonbashi Offers Travellers a Soft Landing
In Tokyo’s Nihonbashi, developer Staple reimagines urban hospitality with Soil — a sensitively designed hotel by Kiyoaki Takeda that grows naturally from its neighbourhood loam
Indian Mountain Resort Amaya is On Top of the World
Master planned by Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai and opened in late 2022, the mountain resort of Amaya now has a series of new villas by Voon Wong of London’s Viewport Studio that complement the property’s idyllic, enduring character
An Expression of Locality and Craft at Park Hyatt Jakarta
Occupying the upper floors of a 37-storey office tower, Park Hyatt Jakarta, designed by Conran and Partners, frames a panoramic view of the city while layering a distinctly Indonesian sense of place through local crafts and materials
Singapore’s Grand Hyatt Treasures the Old While Embracing the New
One of Singapore’s oldest hotels has undergone a multi-year transformation, with a refreshed design that pays homage to both heritage and innovation
Elevating the Vernacular: The Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Discovers a Sense of Place in the Sky
The new Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, set inside the supertall Merdeka 118 building, is a sophisticated study in contrast, marrying traditional Malay design in a strikingly modern steel and glass shell
André Fu Reimagines an Icon at Dusit Thani Bangkok
André Fu combines iconic details from the beloved landmark with his signature flair, creating a reimagined Dusit Thani that resonates with well-heeled Bangkokians and stylish travellers alike
Natural Materials and Local Craft Define This Yogyakarta Retreat
Soil and Sand is a serene retreat inspired by Mediterranean-style slow living, where natural materials and handcrafted touches help guests disconnect
The City: Seoul, South Korea
A design-led tour of one destination, selected by our global contributors and team. In this first edition, we visit the South Korean capital of Seoul, notebook in hand
Checking in at The Emory, Maybourne’s newest London property
A global roster of top-tier designers unite in a Richard Rogers building to create The Emory, Maybourne’s newest London property, offering a hospitality experience that feels less like a hotel and more like home
Z Museum’s Woven Facade Echoes the Art Collection Within
In a remote mountain village, Team_Bldg has transformed a 1990s structure into a textile museum whose woven facade echoes the art collection within
The Designer’s Guide to Copenhagen
If you’re heading to Copenhagen for 3daysofdesign or if you’re just looking for some armchair travel inspiration, we’ve rounded up our favourite places to stay, shop, eat, drink and see in this comprehensive city guide
Yabu Pushelberg Creates a Lush Sanctuary at Raffles Sentosa
The beloved brand marks a new chapter with its second Singapore outpost on the vacation island of Sentosa
In Dali, Qing Shan 49 Offers an Intimate Escape into Warmth & Stillness
A deliberate departure from commercial excess, Qing Shan 49 by Signyan Design offers a window into the soul of Yunnan
The Standard Hotel Makes its Singapore Debut
With interiors by prolific local studio Ministry of Design, The Standard, Singapore brings local flavour and nostalgic touches to the celebrated brand’s first property in the Lion City