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A Hotel That Brings Ancient Shangri-La to Life
In ancient Dukezong, One Soul Design has reimagined a traditional residence as the Pure Life Hotel, a space inspired by the area’s traditional culture with contemporary touches. Founder Yu Shan tells us more
A Singaporean Apartment that Evokes Warmth and Nostalgia
Barebones Studio reconfigured this 1970s apartment to open the space, and used a nature-inspired palette to create a sense of warmth and calm. Creative director Eleven See tells us more
A Creative Haven in Jakarta
Aedi Design Bureau worked closely with a young couple to create a warm yet refined space that reflects their commonalities and differences
New Cafe Kinya Brings Warmth to Bangalore’s Coffee Culture
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
A Quietly Elegant Melbourne Home
Interior designers CJH Studio and Davidov Architects collaborated on this home in Melbourne, where rich layers of personality and detailing are added to Davidov Architects’ reworking of the weatherboard structure
Maison&Objet Debuts in Hong Kong
The globally renowned fair Maison&Objet is presenting two exhibitions in December alongside the DesignInspire showcase
Island-Style Dining at Laku Beach Club
Taking over a former holiday villa, Laku Beach Club is a new beachside restaurant in Barceló Coconut Island that pays homage to the area’s traditional island culture and heritage. Studio Locomotive design director Thanart Chanyu shares more
Design Trust Celebrates Ten Years and Forges Ahead
Design Trust celebrates a decade of community-focused design initiatives with talks, tours and mentorship that illuminate and examine Hong Kong and its environs
Lanson Place Makes its Debut in Melbourne and Relaunches its Hong Kong Flagship
Lanson Place has opened its first Australian hotel, Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, in the historic Salvation Army Printing Works in Melbourne, while the Hong Kong hotel gets a sophisticated update by Pierre-Yves Rochon
SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection’s First Asia Exhibition
This November sees Hong Kong host the SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection 1998-2024, a celebration of 25 years of Salone del Mobile’s exhibition of young designers, on show overseas for the first time
The Hong Kong Design Annex Showcases The City’s Creativity
Curated by Hong Kong design studio Lim + Lu, the Hong Kong Design Annex is both a prelude to the upcoming SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection 1998–2024 exhibition and an intriguing event in its own right
Young Takes Over a Mid-Century Home in South Jakarta
Designed by Rafaelmiranti Architects, new Thai grill restaurant Young combines heritage architecture and contemporary interiors in a leafy pocket of Indonesia’s commercial capital
Built to Last
Architectural surface specialist Cosentino has launched two new collections, Le Chic Bohème by Silestone® XM and Dekton Pietra Edition, continuing the brand’s mission to produce sustainable, durable, and innovative surfaces that seamlessly blend into and enhance any contemporary space, whether indoors or out.
A Nature-Inspired Retreat In Bali
Ubud is the perfectly charming setting for this house by Bada Studio that privileges nature in its site and approach. Co-founder Maurizio Moeis tells us more
All Aboard for Sydney’s New Barangaroo Station
Part of the new Sydney Metro City line, Barangaroo Station is a landmark underground railway station designed by Foster + Partners and Architectus
Design Anthology Awards 2024: Announcing the Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Design Anthology Awards! We’re proud to announce the 19 award winners across the categories of People, Places & Products
A Tactile Space for Korean Brand Eunoia
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
What to See at Singapore Design Week 2024
With Singapore Design Week kicking off in just a few weeks, we’ve rounded up our picks of what to see and do during the annual city-wide festival
A Singapore Home for Finding the Patina of Life
A once-derelict ground-floor apartment is now the warm, tropical-inspired home of designer Marcus Mohan of Sandal Studios
Tai Ping’s New Showroom is a Striking Collaboration with Stanley Wong
Heritage craft rug brand Tai Ping has collaborated with acclaimed artist and designer Stanley Wong, aka anothermountainman, on a new showroom that brings together the functional and emotional