The List: Our Editors’ Guide to What to See, Where to Go and What to Read in February and Beyond

The monthly briefing from Design Anthology’s editors on the most interesting things to see, places to go and books to read

Tropical Retreats by Iker Zuniga, Lannoo Publishers, Bali
Book

Authored by Spanish photographer Iker Zuniga, Tropical Retreats is an intimate anthology of Bali’s residential landscape. The monograph moves beyond the typical travelogue to explore how architecture becomes a vehicle for self-expression, featuring both established studios like Ibuku and Studio Jencquel, and the personal sanctuaries of collectors. It captures a dialogue with nature, illustrating how diverse creatives reinterpret local vernacular to define their own senses of home within the island’s lush environment.

Tokyobike Porter, Tokyo
Bicycle

Known for bicycles that prioritise the joy of the ride, Tokyobike has expanded its philosophy with the release of the Tokyobike Porter, its first electrically assisted cargo model. The Porter is designed to navigate the nuances of urban life, featuring a substantial front carrier for groceries or gear while maintaining the brand’s signature slender silhouette. With a low centre of gravity and a length tailored to narrow streets, it transforms the chore of transporting heavy loads into a breezy, stable extension of daily leisure.

Libertario Coffee Roasters, Delhi
Cafe

In Delhi’s Greater Kailash 2, Libertario Coffee Roasters offers a refreshingly polished take on the city’s evolving cafe culture. Founded by Miguel Villaquiran and Arushi Mehra, the space is designed by Aayushi Malik to break away from typical cafe tropes. The interiors are elegant but industrial, utilising varied finishes of stainless steel — brushed, polished and chromed — alongside a reflective ceiling that amplifies the volume. Softened by micro-concrete surfaces and striking blue tiling, the venue feels immersive and international. 
Images by Avesh Gaur

Turntable, Hermès, Paris
Record Player

Hermès elevates the audiophile’s ritual with a turntable that’s as much a sculptural object as it is a feat of engineering. The design marries the warmth of Swift calfskin with the cool precision of mirror-polished chrome, creating a refined tactile contrast. Subtle details abound, from the house seal on the dust cover to control buttons inspired by vintage cameras. Available in four leather colourways, including a vibrant limoncello, this piece elevates the act of playing some vinyl.

Lemaire Wukang, Shanghai
Store

Housed within a 1930s residence in Shanghai’s Xuhui district, the new Lemaire flagship is in some ways an invitation to slow living, revealing layers of the brand’s collections at an unhurried pace. The space occupies a villa originally designed by architect Dong Dayou, preserving its domestic warmth to display collections alongside books and music. Artistic directors Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran have orchestrated a dialogue between East and West, in which a Spanish-style facade gives way to interiors mixing Bossche School and Viennese Succession furniture with locally sourced vintage pieces.

Urban Bake Gangnam, Seoul
Bakery

This small Seoul bakery, designed by Seuk Hoon Kim and his team at Studio Eccentric, draws inspiration from the owner’s and designer’s shared memories of New York neighbourhood bakeries. The design avoids overly polished decor, focusing instead on raw surfaces and clean lines to create a quiet corner shop atmosphere. Minimal ornamentation and warm lighting ensure the bread and sandwiches remain the true focal point. 
Images by Jisang Chung

Futureobjekt, Melbourne
Event

As part of the Melbourne Art Fair, the programme introduces Futureobjekt, a dedicated 600-square-metre salon celebrating the blurring lines between functional design and art. Described as a fair within a fair, the inaugural showcase features more than 20 of Australia’s most compelling creators, including Adam Goodrum, Volker Haug Studio (pictured right), Adam Cornish, Tom Fereday and Christopher Boots. Beyond mere display, the sector — framed by a specialised conversations series — aims to provoke dialogue on craft and collectability.