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Tropical Al Fresco Dining at Parachute, Bali
Parachute is a bakery, deli and farm-to-table restaurant located in the paddy fields of Berawa, Bali. Zhi Xiong Chan of ZXC Studio tells us more about his approach to designing the project
Tetto di Carolina’s Italian Palette
We speak with designer Chris Connell about his work on Melbourne’s newest Italian bar-restaurant
More Than a Department Store
We speak with designers Kate Cho and Daniel Song of emerging Seoul-based practice intg. about their design of LOTTE’s Lifestyle Lab
Australian Made
We speak with Golden co-directors Alicia McKimm and Kylie Dorotic about their recent retail design for Viktoria & Woods
Analogue’s Retro-Modern Hong Kong Office
We spoke with JJ Acuna of JJA / Bespoke Studio, about his newest interiors project for retro gaming company Analogue
A House in the Sky
In congested and bustling Ho Chi Minh, local firm MIA Design Studio have recently completed a residential project that is deeply connected to nature
A Spacious Jakarta Penthouse
Yuni Jie of Jie Design speaks with our editor-in-chief about a recent penthouse project in the Indonesian capital
A Penthouse that Celebrates Irregularities
When faced with designing this irregularly shaped apartment, Gabriel Tan’s solution was a series of ingenious customised features and furniture pieces
Rhythm of the Seas
For generations, Bali has enchanted visitors with its magical mix of year-long sun, satin nights, surf, colourful temple festivals and its eternal tableau: jade green splashes across a landscape of rice terraces, and gently tiered pagodas framed by an aquamarine sky. Little wonder that it remains a touchstone for those looking to create an escape from their quotidian lives
In Conversation with TE-EL studio, Singapore
We speak with TE-EL’s principal designer Ethan Lin about the studio’s recently completed residential project, which he describes as a ‘refuge in the city’
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
Where Old and New Meet
We explore the practice of interior designer Mya Myitzu, a leader in Yangon’s creative renaissance
A Home for Books and Stories
The Fernvale Apartment in Singapore, designed by three-d conceptwerke, is minimal in elements but rich in light and space
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
Ayurvedic Beauty meets Art Deco in India's Blue City
Contemporary beauty brand Forest Essentials’ charming new retail space makes its home in what was once a traditional city structure, blending retro charm with regional traditions
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 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