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YUN Eyewear’s Seoul Flagship Store
Established in Berlin in 2015, has recently opened its first flagship store on home soil, in Seoul’s Seongsu neighbourhood. Local studio LABOTORY designed the interiors to exemplify the refined minimalism and innovative technology that YUN is known for
Getting to Know Melbourne-Based Designer Brahman Perera
Having recently opened his own studio, Brahman Perera offers a thoughtful perspective on design, reframing and elevating our experience of home
Life Outside
Indoor-outdoor spaces, eclectic furniture and art, and of course an abundance of ceramic characterise the tropical Ubud home of Gaya Ceramic and Design’s founders
Cornerstone Cornerstone House by Splinter Society
The team from Splinter Society took their cues from the stone quarries that once characterised this inner-Melbourne suburb and designed a family home around large stone boulders in various forms, with interiors reflecting the stone’s raw qualities combined with refined materials and details
A Distinct Tropical Home in Negeri Sembilan
Architect Melvyn Kanny designed this five-bedroom home based on the shape of a nautilus, resulting in an unassuming entrance that spirals out into a semi-circular single-storey home
An Urban Stilt House in Surabaya
We speak with interior designer Michael Lauw about a recently completed residential project in Surabaya, Indonesia, for which he combined traditional Menadonese stilt house vernacular with contemporary interior elements
Inside Kengo Kuma’s Water Cherry Villa on the Japanese Coast
Esteemed architect Kengo Kuma achieves an abstraction of modern and traditional Japanese form in this seaside home
Head in The Cloud
New traditions meet old habits at The Cloud, Foolscap Studio’s socially minded workspace that blends creative studio, product design and prototyping, hospitality and wellness
Curves and Colours at Beautysaur Organic’s Flagship Store
Interior and architecture design studio Bean Buro was tasked with designing Beautysaur Organics’ flagship store, where soft curves and sculptural display elements are complemented by a gentle colours and materials palette
This Jakarta Home is a Family Affair
This light-filled retreat in Jakarta was a labour of love for Studio Getty, designed for Stephanie Getty's sister and her family, and with elements produced in their father's woodworking shop
An Art Deco Building Becomes The Beach House
Studio Esteta celebrated the site, context and history of the heritage building to create a light and airy hospitality venue that serves as a community hub
Architect Carla Middleton’s Beachside Family Home
Architect Carla Middleton’s beachside Sydney home is a perfectly balanced family nest filled with natural light and decorated with a palette of neutral tones and durable materials
A Taste of Cultural Heritage at Siji Minfu
Design studio IN • X seamlessly blended references to traditional Chinese architecture with a contemporary colour and materials palette in the Dashilan street outpost of Peking duck restaurant Siji Minfu. We spoke with lead designer Wu Wei to find out more about how he embedded culture and tradition within the dining experience
Mott 32 Opens at Marina Bay Sands
For the new outpost of Chinese fine-dining establishment Mott 32, Joyce Wang Studio drew on traditional Singaporean shophouse architecture, colonial elements and aestheticism to create a lush space that evokes balmy evenings in the Garden City
Small Space, Big Ideas
William Chan of Spacedge Designs transformed this Singapore apartment to suit the owner’s minimalist lifestyle
Food, Family & Design Meet at Via Porta
Via Porta in Melbourne is a story of labour and love. Operated by four siblings and designed by Studio Estata, the deli and eatery invites the community to share their passion for food
In Pictures: Living Edge Opens Melbourne Flagship Showroom
Living Edge has opened its new Melbourne flagship showroom in a 1980s building that architecture and interiors firm Bates Smart has transformed into a contemporary design destination
The Diplomat is Hong Kong’s Newest Speakeasy
Located in Central’s H Code building, The Diplomat — established by mixologist John Nugent — is an intimate speakeasy housing two separate bars
A Tropical Terrace House in Kuala Lumpur
Architect Fabian Tan conceived a simple yet bold renovation that includes a concrete vaulted annex, uninterrupted views from inside out and a dramatic play between curves and levels
A Community-Minded Space to Gather
To the thriving food scene in Melbourne’s western suburb of Footscray comes Gathered, a bustling and spirited community cafe designed by Ewert Leaf