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An Island Villa and Buzzing Beach Club Hotel in Bali
One on Nusa Lembongan, the other in one of Bali’s coolest areas, Mandala.The Bay. and The Clubhouse at Ulu are both idyllic outposts for the discerning traveller
Peekaboo Apartment Life
Designed by local firm Bean Buro in an unusual circular layout, this Hong Kong apartment is a playful yet tasteful home for a growing family
In Conversation with Flora Leung, Founder of Matter Matters
We visited the designer in her PMQ store to talk about the fashion and lifestyle brand’s origins, its Bauhaus, Memphis and Art Deco influences, and her experiences of working in Hong Kong’s creative scene
A Simple and Sophisticated Mid-Levels Apartment
Hong Kong studio JAAK’s design of this petite apartment was inspired by the surrounding architecture and the aim to prioritise comfort and functionality
When Brutalist and Nordic Influences Meet
Contrasting elements sit side by side in this Taipei apartment, designed by Roy Hong to reflects its creative residents’ admiration for the Nordic way of life
In Conversation with Tekla Founder Charlie Hedin
The founder and creative director of the Scandinavian bedding brand on his background in fashion, functionality as freedom, and the brand’s collaboration with architect John Pawson
An Energising Workspace that Embraces its Local Context
Neon signs and layered frames abound in this Wan Chai office designed by local firm Bean Buro
A Former Factory is Transformed into an Inspiring Fashion Hub
Architect Joseph Dejardin has converted a Chinese garment factory into contemporary, industrial chic fashion studios and work spaces
A New Members-Only Whisky Club in Hong Kong
Monte Carlo Whisky Club is an intriguingly refined space that references its namesake’s yachting culture
The Tower House is a Modernist’s Dream
Architecture firm RKDS has designed this striking wedge-shaped home inspired by Le Corbusier and British colonial and north Indian vernacular
Monotone and Minimalist Made Bold
Joey Khu drew inspiration from modern art galleries in designing this Singapore apartment, where simplicity meets elegance and unexpected touches add layers of depth
This Home was Designed as a Still-Life Composition
In the Resurrection apartment in Taipei, considered colour and material palettes result in a space that embraces both contradictions and harmony
Rambunctious Refinement in Toorak
GOLDEN designed this Melbourne home as a bold yet timeless dance of colour and pattern
A Characterful Mumbai Home
Studio Nishita Kamdar brought this apartment to life with bold colours and eclectic furniture
A Teahouse for Design-Conscious Urbanites
Small-batch tea is served with a side of local creativity and a Japandi aesthetic at Dear TeaHouse, a contemporary take on traditional teahouses
Clean Lines and Minimalist Materials Characterise This Family Home
Local firm Taouk Architects designed Bramley Court as a distinctive addition to the neighbourhood’s streetscape, while interiors and outdoor space were designed for socialising and entertaining
An Abandoned Riverside Warehouse Becomes a Book Bar
Lacime Architects’ Liwa Riverside Book Bar on a university campus in Shanghai is a tranquil space for reading and relaxing
A Victorian Home is Transformed
Daniel Boddam has updated this Sydney home to become a modern and sophisticated space that retains all the charm of its heritage
In conversation with Ceramicist Lubna Chowdhary
We talk to the London-based artist about her bold ceramic designs and love of colour
A Light-filled Home Lies Behind This Monolithic Facade
In designing this home, Davidov Architects embraced a refined and restrained aesthetic, with raw elements contrasted with period furniture and warm details