The
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MASU is an Ode to Japan
Designed by Tokyo-based Keiji Ashizawa, MASU is a celebration of Japanese cuisine and culture and the restaurant’s Vietnamese roots
Warm Minimalism Pervades This Split-level Home
Interior designers Falken Reynolds created a peaceful home inspired by 1960s and 70s West Coast Modernism, all the while reflecting the homeowners’ Asian heritage
Architect Carla Middleton’s Beachside Family Home
Architect Carla Middleton’s beachside Sydney home is a perfectly balanced family nest filled with natural light and decorated with a palette of neutral tones and durable materials
Small Space, Big Ideas
William Chan of Spacedge Designs transformed this Singapore apartment to suit the owner’s minimalist lifestyle
Collaborative Craft
Karimoku Case Study is a collaborative project between Japan’s largest wooden furniture producer and top architects from around the world
A Micro-Hotel in the Heart of Tokyo
Making its home in a 70-year-old former geisha house, TRUNK(HOUSE) is a one-of-kind hospitality project that offers an interactive and personalised experience
Seungjin Yang’s Collaborative Spirit
Colourful, functional and playful, the Korean designer’s experimental balloon creations reflect his love for experimentation
Creating a Sense of Place
Beijing-based boutique design practice Office AIO creates beautiful spaces inspired by humble and timeless aesthetics
Vietnamese Contemporary Art Arrives in Los Angeles
Running until mid-October, this exhibition puts 15 Vietnamese artists in the spotlight — some of them for the first time in the country — to explore the relationships between this new generation, the country’s history and ideas of a homeland
An Art Collector’s Home in the Hills of Taipei
Filled with art and bespoke furniture, and overlooking lush forests and mountains, this sculptural home reflects a true sense of serenity and balance
Reinventing the Everyday
California-based UMÉ Studio combines art, craft and function in creations influenced by Asian craftsmanship and attention to detail
The Sound of Architecture
For this musician’s home in Bali, architect Alexis Dornier attempted to evoke the feeling of living inside an instrument
The Four-handed Creations of Takahashi McGil
The husband-and-wife duo combine Japanese and Western woodwork techniques to produce homeware and furniture that highlight the material
A Family Home Connected to Nature
Far from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects designed this Los Angeles home for a half-Taiwanese, half-Chinese family seeking rest and peace
Beauty in Imperfection
Melbourne-based Taiwanese contemporary artist Zhu Ohmu explores the concept of slowness and the handmade in an era of instant gratification and mass production
Simple Luxury
In this Bangkok apartment, the team behind design studio Anonym shaped a classy interior for a stylish client
Living with Art
In this Melbourne home, a neutral backdrop is balanced by strong punches of colour, creating a vibrant yet harmonious feeling
Boutique-Style Living
In this Taiwan apartment, Ganna Design rose to the challenge of maximising every square metre
Sophisticated Minimalism
Shaped by clean lines, fine detailing and intriguing artworks, this Melbourne home designed by Flack Studio proves that a restrained materials palette can make a strong statement
A Cross Section of Australian Architecture
At the intersection of old and new, abstract and domestic, this Melbourne home received both a restoration and a modern addition