The
Design Anthology
Archive
Step Back in Time at The Blackstone Exchange
In Shanghai’s Blackstone Apartments — the historic 1920s building turned culture hub —The Blackstone Exchange is an art deco speakeasy designed by NÒNG STUDIO to evoke the building’s original grandeur. Studio founder Chasing Wang shares more about the design
A Bold Family Abode
In designing this home in Hong Kong’s coastal Sai Kung, YC Chen of local studio hoo decided to make every surface a visual highlight, and the result is a riot of colour and texture. Here, Chen shares more about the project
Maximilian Jencquel’s House of Dawn
The Ubud home of French designer Maximilian Jencquel (of Studio Jencquel) is a modern interpretation of a traditional Balinese longhouse. We spoke with Jencquel about designing a home that complements the tropical location and his young family’s lifestyle
A Design-Led Model for Self-Care
Designed by Setsquare Studio, newly opened Sense of Self bathhouse and spa reimagines the ritual of bathing as an immersive and self-reflective practice
NestSpace Design’s Greenhouse Apartment
Combining the idea of a sun-filled greenhouse with the current work-from-home conditions, Taipei-based NestSpace Design created this family home with flexible working areas and blurred lines between inside and out. We speak with studio co-founder Jun-Cheng Yeh to find out more
Inside Coley Cocktail Bar
Local designer Karen Mok is behind the design of much-loved Bangsar cocktail bar Coley, its sophisticated interiors reflecting the bar’s journey since it opened in 2016, as well as its place on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. Here, Mok shares more about the bar’s indoor-outdoor concept
A Clothing Factory That’s Anything but Run-of-the-Mill
In designing the new Ho Chi Minh factory of streetwear manufacturer UnAvailable, multidisciplinary studio The Lab Saigon drew inspiration from the process of stitching. We speak with creative director Tuan Le to find out how this translates into the various spaces and functions
Barwon Heads House Embodies Restrained Balance
As a uniquely personalised expression of its owners, Barwon Heads House — designed by Adam Kane Architects — is a heightened and modern interpretation of the typical Australian coastal home
Into the Blues at BELON
Hong Kong’s Neo-Parisian restaurant BELON has reopened with a sultry, more dramatic look courtesy of award-winning designer Joyce Wang, with the original location’s recognisable touches of blue reimagined in a striking ocean-themed narrative
Everyday Apparels’ Subtle, Serene Retail Space
The Bangkok store of Thai fashion label Everyday Apparels takes its cues from the idea of a secluded city garden, with intriguing material juxtapositions that reflect the brand’s identity. Designer Sawinya Chavanich of local architecture and interior design practice Subject Subject shares more about her studio’s approach to the brief
The Aubrey is a Feast for the Senses
Dubbed an ‘eccentric Japanese izakaya’ and channelling the Georgian mansion of a worldly aesthete, The Aubrey — sitting on the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong — offers guests a visual feast, not to mention the choice of three bar concepts
Brasserie Clos Pasoh Opens on Bukit Pasoh Road
Designed by studio hba, newly opened brasserie Clos Pasoh reflects both Singaporean and French sensibilities, with original elements of the heritage shophouse combining with tropical touches and plenty of greenery
A Japan-Inspired Apartment in the Mountains
Tatami mats, shoji screens and dark timber characterise this Hong Kong home, designed as a serene space for slow living. Rebecca Chan of local studio Simplex Interiors tells us more about her approach to the client’s brief
Chim Chim is a Bold New Bangkok Spot
In a dining landscape where muted hues and soft pastels have seemingly become the norm, Bangkok’s Chim Chim restaurant, with its industrial touches, poppy art, upcycled and mid-century furniture and terrazzo floors, takes a boldly different approach
A Hong Kong Haven
Tasked with redesigning this Hong Kong apartment, LAUD Limited reorientated spaces to maximise city views, while ensuring that the home is a comfortable yet chic weekend respite for the client. We spoke to studio founder Liz Lau to find out more about the project
Arc Side is an Icon Reimagined
Light-filled and sculpted, Arc Side by Jolson reimagines an iconic Melbourne residence originally designed by Cox Carmichael in a sophisticated and cohesive home spread across three levels
Biophilia in a Bank
Ministry of Design (MOD) has created a ‘Banking Conservatory’, a lush oasis for Citibank in the centre of Singapore’s bustling Orchard Road
A Penthouse on the Chao Phraya
The LIBRARY Design Studio designed this penthouse in Bangkok’s Four Seasons Private Residences as an expansive canvas for the clients’ art collection and the sweeping views of the Chao Phraya river. Here studio co-founder Ploy Thunglaohavichien tells us more about the project
Coffee and Skateboarding at Dorrell
Seoul-based creative collective Studio Fragment drew inspiration from the informality, fun and irreverence of skate culture in the design of Dorrell’s new Seoul outpost
Azumi Setoda is a Community-Focused Ryokan
The first property of the new brand co-founded by Adrian Zecha, Azumi Setoda is a contemporary ryokan on the small island of Ikuchijima in the Seto Inland Sea, designed by Kyoto architect Shiro Miura in a restored historic compound