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Pas Normal Studios Opens its First Clubhouse in Taipei
Known for their Japandi style, Copenhagen-based design duo OEO Studio has seamlessly infused minimalism and warmth into Danish cycling brand Pas Normal Studios’ new Taipei clubhouse, which marks the brand’s very first flagship store in Asia
Modernism and Contemporary Design Meet in Maido
London-based Child Studio has converted a former 1960s post office into contemporary Japanese restaurant Maido. Studio founders Alexy Kos and Che Huang share how they combined references to both the neighbourhood’s modernist buildings and Japanese design details
Garden House is an Exercise in Living Well
Nest Architects and Placement present the leafy Garden House, designed and documented by Nest and then guided through the construction stage by Stephanie Kitingan’s new firm
Seoul Spacation
AHC Spa launches its new forest-inspired Gangnam flagship location designed by local studio FLYmingo
Club Colours at Carlyle & Co.
New Hong Kong members’ club Carlyle & Co. is named after and inspired by its iconic New York namesake The Carlyle, but its sprawling interiors are a wonderland of colour and pattern courtesy of Ilse Crawford
Karimoku Case Study Launches its Fourth Home Project
The fourth home by Japanese furniture brand Karimoku Case Study, The Azabu Residence is once again the result of a close collaboration between Norm Architects and Keiji Ashizawa Design
A Renovation with Restrained Sophistication
Architect Adam Kane renovated a 1920s California Bungalow in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick to become a place of quiet, stillness and order
Lunar is a Fine Dining Experience Inspired by the Moon
Designed by Sò Studio, modern Chinese restaurant Lunar — led by celebrated chef Johnston Teo — is inspired by classic Chinese gardens and reflects the curves and arcs of the restaurant’s namesake. Here studio founders Yifan Wu and Mengjie Liu share more about the project
Casa Cucina & Bar is Inspired by Colourful Venetian Homes
Atelier Shan’s design of three-storey Italian restaurant Casa Cucina & Bar is based on the colourful, convivial homes and cafes of Venice. Here, creative director Ketty Shan tells us how she created such a warm atmosphere in the expansive space
Building a Sense of Permanence
At Torquay, Australia, a seaside town popular among surfers. There is a contemporary home, designed by architect and interior designer Luke Fry, to both protect from and engage with the harsh environment.
Coffee and Park Views at Blue Bottle Coffee Shibuya
Californian coffee brand Blue Bottle has added a new Japan location — a Shibuya cafe designed by Keiji Ashizawa, packed with crafted details, modern textures and bespoke furniture
A Dream Home for Downsizers
In smart Sydney suburb Kirribilli, Mathieson Architects designed this apartment to feel more like a house, its views of Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge adding to the wow factor
Art & Design Combine in Jade House
In turning an original 1920s Toorak home into Jade House, a comfortable yet elegant family home, designer and art consultant Swee Lim of Swee Design used rich colours, sculptural furniture pieces and commissioned artworks throughout
When Two Become One
Melbourne practice studiofour has harmoniously linked this heritage Federation home and its gabled addition to create an environment with better human connection, views and light
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