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Make, Eat, Play at 51 Tras
Designed by local studio SILO, new Singaporean event and dining space 51 Tras is rooted in the collaborative act of creating
Tattu is a Courtyard House in the Sky
At new London restaurant Tattu, Joyce Wang Studio has recreated a traditional Chinese courtyard home realised in sultry materials and jewels tones for a sleek dining experience overlooking the city
An Urban Showroom Inspired by Nature
In the heart of Chengdu, this airy showroom designed by Shanghai-based firm ATMOSPHERE Architects for local fashion label hug is infused with references to both nature and the city. Here studio founder Tommy Yu tells us more about the project
A Feng Shui Family Home in Bangkok
In Bangkok, local architecture and interiors studio ANONYM designed this family home according to feng shui principles, blending ancient traditions with modern and elegant forms
Life in Greyscale
Designer Joey Khu has taken a light and shiny approach to this Singapore apartment, with cement and steel backgrounding statement pieces and splashes of colour
Vintage Soul in Tokyo
Yokohama-based studio moss. transformed a 1970s condominium in the heart of Tokyo’s Magome to become a modern, open-concept apartment filled with natural light
An Inward-Facing Retreat
Edward Limantoro of TEMAarchitects designed his Surabaya home as a secluded retreat filled with lush greenery. Here he shares more about his approach
Night Hawk Opens in Singapore
In Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar, new bar Night Hawk is inspired by the moody atmosphere of its namesake Edward Hopper painting. Designer Jimin Fadjar of Dinding Design Office shares more about the project
A Narrow and Neat Family Home in Shanghai
In Shanghai’s former French Concession, local studio Offhand Practice turned this narrow apartment into a bright and cleverly designed family home. Here studio co-founders Yuan Yuan and Nie Xuan explain their approach
Clarence Opens in Hong Kong
In new restaurant Clarence, Chef Olivier Elzer presents his French-Japanese cuisine in a rustic, contemporary space designed by In Situ & Partners
A Home for Going with the Flow
Williams Burton Leopardi reworked this heritage apartment in Adelaide to create an enhanced sense of flow that suits its owner and her lifestyle
A Gallery-Inspired Home
Emulating the clean-lined and minimal aesthetic of an art gallery, the Tapei home of designer Chih-Hao Tseng is a tactful exercise in restraint and functionality
A Historic Apartment Redesigned for Modern Living
This apartment in Robin Boyd’s Domain Park Flats in South Yarra was refurbished by local firm S&K Group to become a contemporary, warm residence within the historic shell
A Desert-Inspired Home in the Mangroves
With sandy palettes and a minimalist design ethos, this Mumbai apartment by Studio Nishita Kamdar is a stark antithesis to its lush surroundings
A Modular Jewellery Store in Chengdu
Shanghai-based ATMOSPHERE Architects designed jewellery store KVK’s new Chengdu retail space by combining a futuristic modular scheme with a bold design language. Here studio founder Tommy Yu talks us through the project
Holistic Care
Designed by local firm Biasol, Insight Body and Mind is a serene wellness studio that combines psychology services with mindful movement classes. Here designer Jean-Pierre Biasol tells us more
A 19th-century Townhouse Becomes an Eyewear Shop
In a classic townhouse in Belgravia, this new outpost of British eyewear brand Cubitts was designed by Child Studio to balance traditional Georgian architecture with modernist design features. Here co-founders Che Huang and Alexy Kos tell us more about the project
Common Zhang Unfurls Behind a Hidden Staircase
Designed by Shanghai firm Offhand Practice, fashion brand Common Zhang’s store stands out in its mall location thanks to a unique spiral staircase hidden behind a stone facade
A Coastal Retreat
The owners of design practice MANNA MADE have made their Mornington Peninsula home a peaceful refuge where they can reset and connect with nature
Rough Meets Refined at Kermis
In designing new Tokyo restaurant Kermis, PANOF Design reinterprets Japanese aesthetics by combining recycled elements with more delicate pieces. Here head designer Yoshiaki Soma tells us more about the project