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Magpie Brings Borderless Soul Food to Tiong Bahru
New restaurant Magpie serves ‘borderless soul food’ in a streetside Tiong Bahru spot designed by local studio Drawn
Jakarta’s Kindling Restaurant Is A Stunning Heritage Transformation
Rafaelmiranti Architects undertook a thorough research process to uncover the original structure of the heritage home, restoring and updating it with sensitivity and verve
Art and Architecture Converge at Bangkok Kunsthalle
Art space Bangkok Kunsthalle has become one of the city’s most significant contemporary art spaces, and is igniting Southeast Asia’s scene with its original approach
Down-Home Meets High Design at Somma
In Singapore, chef Mirko Febbrile and Nice Projects have combined a cocktail bar and fine-dining restaurant to craft one memorable destination, Somma
A Warm Welcome at Peninsula House
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
Core Values: Southeast Asian Designers at Emerge 2024
Southeast Asian designers come together at Emerge during Singapore’s Design Week, demonstrating the region’s creative potential
New Bahru: A Home for Singapore’s Finest
From the bright minds of The Lo & Behold Group, New Bahru is a 20,000-square-metre lifestyle destination in Singapore’s River Valley neighbourhood where more than 40 businesses, from cafes and restaurants to retail and wellness, have set up shop, giving the old school a new lease on life.
An Island Haven in Bali’s Tumbak Bayuh
In verdant Tumbak Bayuh, former chef Andrew Swallow’s first foray into design privileges simplicity and refinement
A Bali Home That Honours Indonesian Heritage
Atelier Alejandro Borrego shines a light on local materials and craft in this serene residence that blurs the indoors and outdoors
The Straits Club
A wave of entrepreneurs, creatives and social innovators — from new-age hawkers to upstart product designers — is shaking up the status quo in Singapore and creating demand for a new breed of private members’ clubs. Enter The Straits Clan. Housed in a heritage shophouse, the club provides an environment conducive to creative connections.