Step inside Honeydripper, a dual-level vinyl listening lounge in Adelaide. Designed by Claire Markwick-Smith, this 1970s Laurel Canyon-inspired space champions sustainable craft and flawless acoustics for an immersive, nostalgic retreat

In his latest exhibition at Singapore Art Museum, Bagus Pandega’s kinetic, bio-responsive installations hand agency to plants, minerals and mud, exposing how ideas of endless productivity at any cost remain bound to finite environmental resources

Studio Antimatter’s contemporary spin on Korean culture and spatial customs reflects dining bar Bartenders of Pony’s experimental take on traditional comfort food and beverages

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Architecture collective FOG cleared the air to reimagine the new YuSpa in Beijing

Too much design is reactive, cosmetic and ignores the humans who use it. Design Anthology’s editor-in-chief Jeremy Smart makes a case for considering context, care and why the real test of any environment is whether the people inside it are smiling

Nice Projects’ renovation of Odette is a sensorial commingling of theatre, tempo, nature and art

Joyce Wang Studio’s Genso reimagines the Hong Kong racecourse as a cinematic cityscape of floating neon islands and retro-futuristic streetscapes, immersing a new generation in spirited play

Caon Design Office and Akin join forces for Qantas’ new Auckland International Airport lounge. Inspired by Aotearoa’s rugged terrain, the earthy design offers travellers a grounding sanctuary and a moment of calm amidst the chaos of modern transit

Drawing on the cinematic romance of the Republic of China era, Kasawoo and Yo.Q Design have created an immersive dining experience in Shenzhen. The new restaurant, Rener, blurs the lines between memory, theatre and reality through bespoke local craft

Through his Ho Chi Minh City creative space and travelling workshops, designer Dương Gia Hiếu draws on the everyday ingenuity found in the streets across Asia to rethink the possibilities of DIY design

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Design Anthology’s editor-in-chief Jeremy Smart contemplates the importance of longevity in design, and shares his secret hotel habits for discovering imitation luxury

Design studio Negu reimagines a modest Hakone structure as Kúon, a tactile, tea-led retreat that marks its operator’s debut in hospitality

Reno’s Bistro brings a sense of urban theatre to the ground floor of a revitalised Adelaide CBD commercial tower, with design studio Rads reworking the corporate lobby into a place of warmth, energy and gentle nostalgia

Designed by Shanghai’s Yue Studio, Bella Villa has given a second life to a century-old villa, now a peaceful retreat for new parents

The monthly briefing from Design Anthology’s editors on the most interesting things to see, places to go and books to read

This month, editor-in-chief Jeremy Smart has been thinking hard about what separates neighbourhoods that feel lived-in from those that merely look the part. The answer? Patience, good tenants and a willingness to let people make it their own

Pantone Collective’s recent restaurant project in Jaipur draws inspiration from the colour and texture of the city surrounding it, creating a modern tribute to a historic setting

The biannual briefing from Design Anthology’s editors on the most interesting things to see, places to go and books to read