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Organic Food & Forms at Sequel BKC
Organic farm-to-table restaurant Sequel’s new Mumbai location was designed by architect Ashiesh Shah to be a raw yet refined space that celebrates Indian craft with handmade finishes and materials
Industrial Meets Tropical in this Mountain Home
Mumbai-based designer Rohit Bhoite designed this family holiday home in the hills of Lonavala as a linear structure where industrial materials meet tropical touches and the inside areas spill out onto the landscape. We speak with Bhoite to find out more about the project and his approach
Tall Tales: Sydney Tower Relaunches with Three New Stories to Tell
Multidisciplinary firm loopcreative vividly reimagines an icon of Sydney’s skyline for the new age, with each floor housing a distinct dining venue and an abundance of Australian design
A Paradisiacal City Penthouse
In this Jakarta penthouse, designed by local firm AEDI, a private indoor/outdoor infinity pool and views over the city take centre stage, backgrounded by an elegant palette of rattan and warm wood. Here AEDI founder and principal designer Eko Priharseno shares more about the project, process and standout pieces
New Roots at Nylon
Singapore’s Nylon Coffee Roasters pays homage to its public housing context in a redesign by OPEN STUDIO that reflects its growth from a hole-in-the-wall coffee roaster to a beloved institution
Arches & Apertures Characterise North Perth House
Architect Nic Brunsdon maximised this project’s small budget and site by conceiving a smart system of precast concrete panels that form the home’s framework, while within is a series of expressive and distinct spatial atmospheres
House of Madison’s New Hong Kong Flagship
House of Madison recently opened the doors of its new flagship store in Hong Kong, designed by Frank Leung of via. as a luxurious, elegant take on the area’s historic shophouses
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