With minimal intervention, architecture firm DDAA has managed to cleverly transform this old Japanese house in Hasami into an office and flexible, multi-use space for pottery brand Maruhiro. DDAA founder Daisuke Motogi, shares more about the project philosophy

Gradated pastels and sinuous curves characterise this retro-futuristic Hong Kong apartment by Nelson Chow of NC Design & Architecture

Realised by Intrinsic Designs, this Ahmedabad apartment is characterised by earthy materials and colours, with pared-back spaces as calming as they are timeless. Chief architect Shivraj Patel shares more about his team’s approach

Realised by Alfred Lam of Studio1618, contemporary Japanese restaurant Kanizen is a minimalist, tranquil space where a series of spaces are designed to connect diners with nature. We spoke with Lam about the process of layering contemporary touches and custom-designed pieces over classic Japanese references

Multidisciplinary design studio UA Lab’s new studio is designed to be a calming, uniform space, where a minimal material and colour palette forms a backdrop for interaction. Studio co-founders Vipuja and Krushnakant Parmar share more about their new space

Showcasing an all-inclusive interior design concept for home renovations, I IN’s THELIFE Shibuya showroom marries open-planning and bespoke furniture with Japanese craft

In this Mumbai home, realised by local firm ns*a Architecture and Interiors, arches define a series of elegant spaces designed to reflect the family’s lifestyle and interests. Here studio founders Neesha Alwani and Shruti Jalan share more about the project

Williams Burton Leopardi’s renovation of a 1990s home in Skye eschews unnecessary decoration in favour of a warm minimalism that spotlights the robust materials palette and opens to home up for connection and unobstructed views

Helsinki-based design studio Yatofu Creatives designed Ningbo retail destination Nordic Books as a celebration of Nordic design and culture, as well as of its historic building’s past. We spoke with studio founders Angela Lindahl and Yihan Xiang to find out more about the project and their unique approach

Designed by Nelson Chow, TROIS Cafe is an irresistible riot of brutalist geometry, bubblegum hues and handcrafted details

Realised by dongqi Design, new bakery Gaga Toast is designed entirely around the humble slice of toast, with a bread motif realised in everything from the swathes of bespoke brick to the branding and menu design. Studio creative director Yuan Yuan shares more about the project

SÉZANNE, a new culinary hotspot serving haute cuisine by chef Daniel Calvert, opens at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, with intimate contemporary interiors by Hong Kong designer André Fu

In designing Mumokuteki Concept Bookstore, LUO studio emphasised the original materiality and created a system of rotating steel and glass walls to enhance shoppers’ experiences of the space. Studio founder and principal architect Luo Yujie share more about the project

Swathes of fair-faced concrete, white paint and warm timber characterise this serene Taipei apartment, realised by local firm CA Design. Designer Cheng Hao Chien shares more about the project

Capturing the richness of the Mediterranean and translating the warmth and familiarity of a neighbourhood bistro into something characteristically elegant, André Fu has updated the iconic Upper House space to provide conviviality and intimacy

In the coastal Christchurch suburb of Redcliffs, architect Don Roy of Site Architecture and interior designer Jeff Merrin of Lume Design collaborated to create this sensitively detailed, contemporary home with unheeded views over an estuary

Beloved Telok Ayer takeout spot Park Bench Deli has re-emerged with a vibrant redesign that encourages interaction with both locals and the local context. Dean Chew of local firm DRAWN. shares more about his approach to the project

Taking over the tip of a small island in the Chao Phraya River, new hotel sala bang pa-in — designed by Bangkok-based Department of ARCHITECTURE Co. — eschews historical references for a nod to contemporary village life

THELIFE, I IN’s apartment design concept for real estate brand SMARG, brings luxe minimalist beauty and contemporary design to Japan’s niche home renovation market

Designed by Conrad Architects, Toorak Garden Residence is a contemporary reimagining of a European garden villa driven by enduring architectural principles and a reverence for the landscape