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Modern Market Hunter & Grower Opens in Jakarta
Lifestyle space Hunter & Grower combines a bar, restaurant and concept store, all in a tropical-industrial space designed by Rafael Miranti Architects
Entrecôte Updated
In reworking Melbourne’s Parisian cafe and steakhouse Entrecôte, Brahman Perera drew on nostalgic references and an uplifting palette, presenting a transformation of the iconic venue as it emerges from Victoria’s lockdown.
Café Craft is an Ode to Craftsmanship
Luxury furniture importer Chanintr turns its newest Bangkok showroom into an ode to craftsmanship from Thailand and further afield, with a definite nod to the art of dining
Warm Minimalism Pervades This Split-level Home
Interior designers Falken Reynolds created a peaceful home inspired by 1960s and 70s West Coast Modernism, all the while reflecting the homeowners’ Asian heritage
Calm on the Horizon
Arches, curves and mid-century modern references are the backdrop for panoramic views in this contemporary duplex on the hills of Pok Fu Lam, designed by YC Chen of hoo
Kick Back in Style at Out of Office
Hong Kong-based interior designer and branding consultant Vinki Li designed Guangzhou speakeasy Out of Office as a Mad Men-esque space infused with the retro energy of 60s New York
A Multifunctional Clubhouse Retreat in Hong Kong
In designing this residential clubhouse and coworking space, Bean Buro employed an undulating, Alvar Aalto-inspired feature wall and an abundance of natural materials to create various spaces that provide a calming retreat from city life. We spoke with the studio’s founders to find out more about this approach
A Royal Blue Rum Bar in New Delhi
New Delhi-based Pantone Collective channels royal blue and Rajasthani richness in modern Indian cocktail bar Barrumbar, where traditional elements blend with a contemporary aesthetic
Industrial Cool at Basdban Cafe
Realised by dongqi Architects and swathed in stainless steel and concrete, new Shanghai cafe and coffee hub Basdban is both a celebration of the building’s heritage and the brand’s industrial-cool character
A Community Radio Station HQ in Bali
Bali-based independent online radio station Naps.Digital makes its new home in a residential carport retrofitted and redesigned by Zhi Xiong Chan of ZXC Studio
Industrial-Luxe Meets Tropical in This Pune Villa
Mumbai-based designer Ravi Vazirani renovated the first floor of this Pune villa by combining antique and contemporary pieces from around the world with an abundance of greenery, and then setting it all against an industrial-luxe materials palette
A Restaurant Inspired by Victorian Greenhouses
In Kuala Lumpur restaurant Jibby by the Park, Wunderwall Design has woven a lush narrative that melds indoors and out
A Home That Honours its Industrial Heritage
Architecture and interior design studio Splinter Society renovated this three-storey historic building to become a rich, moody and warm home that celebrates the building’s industrial heritage
A Shophouse Turned Hair Salon in Singapore
Housed in a heritage shophouse on Singapore’s Amoy Street, hair salon Room was designed by local studio Tsukurto to combine Japanese hospitality and Scandinavian style
A Collector’s Mansion
Hangzhou-based designer Bob Chen was tasked with designing the home of his close friend, and the pair relied on understanding and intuition to create a voluminous repository for antiques and objets collected over the years
The Power of Pastel
Taipei studio NestSpace Design created this family home in Taoyuan City based on the colours and curves of a double rainbow, meaning pastel shades and arches predominate
Escape to the Garden
Designed by WK Architects as an indoor-outdoor restaurant within one of Jakarta’s busiest malls, Social Garden is a verdant escape from the city’s urban jungle
A Zen Moment
NC Design & Architecture’s Garden Pavilion is an immersive experience realised in sinuous curves, rounded shapes and voluptuous silhouettes that create an oasis for relaxation in a busy shopping mall
A Young Homeowner’s Tropical Dream
In Phuket, Studio Locomotive’s budget-conscious and intelligent design of Prim House allowed the young client to realise her dream of owning a home without going into debt
A Family Retreat in Hong Kong
Designed by local studio hoo, this family-friendly seaside home is an elegant mid-century affair with intriguing touches throughout