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Beijing Serpentine Pavilion
The legendary Serpentine Pavilion opens its first architectural installation outside of the UK in the heart of the Chinese capital
Hannae Forest of Wisdom
A steel-and-glass library unites local communities, regenerating a forgotten park in Seoul
Spaces that Resonate
On the occasion of David Zwirner Gallery opening in Hong Kong, an exclusive interview with Annabelle Selldorf, architect to the arts world
Italian Masters
We speak with multi-disciplinary, mulit-award-winning designer Mario Bellini about what being an Italian designer means to him
A Home for All
A conversation with Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham architects about how he first came to Japan, what keeps him there and his studio's humanitarian work
Green Energy
As our cities grow ever denser and ever more grid-locked with urban traffic, clever architects are finding ways to integrate multiple functions into single structures, in a sustainable manner.
It Takes a Village
Exploring globalisation through the urban village at the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Bi-city Biennale of Urbanism / Architecture
Exercise in Geometry
A modern farmhouse juxtaposes spatial geometry against the tropical Malaysian climate
Yat Fu Lane
Boutique developers District15 take on a grimey beauty in Hong Kong's Sai Wan district
Modern Renaissance
On Manhattan's Upper East Side, Michael Chen has breathed new glory into a storied brownstone
Contemporary Vernacular
The recent design for a Chiang Mai residence by interdisciplinary design firm wHY incorporates leaf-shaped roofs to extend a lyrical aura to daily life, while paying tribute to the region’s vernacular architecture
Serious Art
On the outskirts of Bangkok, architecture firm ASWA have designed an introverted building, incorporating a personal studio, private gallery and warehouse space for one of Thailand's best-known stand-up comedians and visual artists, Udom Taepanich
Shougang Museum
With the 2022 Winter Olympics fast approaching, Beijing has been pushing to refurbish old buildings and redevelop identified areas.
Designer Q&A: Takashi Niwa
Takashi Niwa of Vo Trong Nghia Architects talks with Design Anthology about the studio’s unconventional and ultra-natural approach to design at Business of Design Week, Hong Kong
Making a Show of it
Singaporean designer and founder of LTW Design Works, Lim Hong Lian spent three years building his hilltop home.
National Palace Museum Southern Branch
Taiwan’s famed National Palace Museum collection is expanding its exhibition space while adding an architectural element with its new Southern Branch location designed by KRIS YAO | ARTECH.
Historic First: Philippines participate in Venice Biennale of Architecture
This spring saw the first-ever exhibit by the Philippines at the Architecture Biennale in Venice.
Designer Q&A – Iwan Baan
Design Anthology spoke with architectural photographer Iwan Baan during Business of Design Week 2015.
Caye Sereno
Marcio Kogan’s first project in Asia is a study in organic form and materials that highlights, above all else, the beauty of the surrounding landscape and otherworldly allure of Ha Long Bay