After returning from years abroad, Indian designer Nikita Bhate has adopted the ‘if you build it, they will come’ mantra with Sār Studio’s new residence in Pune, creating a much-needed cultural centre and a home for her lifestyle brand

The inaugural edition of Design Mumbai aimed to capture the creative energy and consumer power of the world’s fifth biggest economy, bringing international and Indian brands and designers together for India’s first international contemporary design show

Designart Tokyo put on an intriguing show for its eighth edition, with a combination of vintage and contemporary designs that both answered and raised questions about our relationship with the material environment

The Standard International group’s new StandardX brand opens its first property in Melbourne, making quite the first impression thanks to its design by Hecker Guthrie and Woods Bagot

Our editor’s briefing of what to see and where to be during the year’s biggest design event

If you’re heading to Copenhagen this September for 3daysofdesign, or if you’re just looking for some armchair travel inspiration, we’ve rounded up more than a few of our favourite places to stay, shop, eat, drink and see in this comprehensive city guide

From exhibitions and talks to a brand new collectible design fair, our editor-in-chief rounds up her pick of events coming up during this year’s Melbourne Design Week and Art Book Fair

The LIBRARY Design Studio designed this penthouse in Bangkok’s Four Seasons Private Residences as an expansive canvas for the clients’ art collection and the sweeping views of the Chao Phraya river. Here studio co-founder Ploy Thunglaohavichien tells us more about the project

Ten years after the launch of The Upper House hotel, designed by the then relatively unknown André Fu, the designer — now renowned the world over for his uniquely refined aesthetic — has returned to with a new namesake suite

From exhibitions and screenings to talks and tours, our editor-in-chief rounds up her pick of events coming up during Melbourne Design Week 2021

Desmond Wong’s home is as tasteful as you’d expect from the founder of Archetypal, one of Hong Kong’s foremost lifestyle and design stores. Here, Wong shares more about the process of renovating and designing his own apartment

In designing this vast stone villa on the Ligurian coast, Giordano Hadamik Architects emphasised the rugged landscape and the client’s desire for a truly special home in which to spend quality time and reconnect with nature

Michael K Chen Architecture (MKCA) undertook the gut renovation and interior design of this four-storey Brooklyn brownstone, honouring both the home’s history and the clients’ characters, and generously applying swathes of bold colours to define spaces and background art and design pieces

Located in K11 MUSEA, Omotesando Koffee’s third branch in Hong Kong also incorporates the first overseas store for its sister brand, Tokyo roasting institution Koffee Mameya. We speak with designers Yosuke Hayashi of 14sd and Alessandro Perinelli of Perinelli Design to find out about their approach to creating a single representative space for both brands

Jay and Alex Liu of Singapore’s Right Angle Studio transformed this petite home office into a four-part space conducive to both mental well-being and productivity. We spoke to the designers to find out more about this unique response to the new norm of living and working from home

Harajuku-inspired pastels and Indian craft meet in new Bengaluru dim sum and sushi spot Lucky Chan, which comes complete with a handcrafted wooden ceiling installation and the city’s first sushi belt. Shruti Jaipuria of local firm MAIA Design Studio shares more about the project

Designed by L Architects, The House Apartment in Singapore is an unconventional approach to residential interior design, conceived with many of the same qualities as a freestanding home

Ali Baldiwala of Baldiwala Edge designed this Mumbai apartment as a clean-lined yet characterful space, defined by a monochromatic palette upon which he’s layered accent pieces and various shades of blue that echo the 360-degree city views

Blush tones, wood, concrete, brass and lush textiles combine in fashion designer Arpita Mehta’s first brick-and-mortar store, designed by Ravi Vazirani and outfitted entirely in custom-designed furniture

Singaporean interiors studio EightyTwo designed this family home by incorporating feng shui principles and using generous swathes of colour and texture to delineate spaces. We speak to interior designer Darren Neo to find out more about his approach