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A Way of Life and Peace of Mind
VOLA’s latest video is a gentle homage to the Danish way of mindful living, explored further in this meditation on our connection with nature
‘Wellness and Wellbeing’ with Ilse Crawford
Danish brand VOLA’s short film ‘Wellness and Wellbeing’ is presented by award-winning British designer Ilse Crawford and filmed at Ett Hem in Stockholm
Urban Oasis
New mixed-use development Grand Central is at the heart of the Kwun Tong Town Centre revitalisation
AXOR Citterio Gets a Tactile Update
AXOR Citterio may comprise a wide array of products and options, with levers, faucets and finishes to suit any bathroom, but what brings them together is the designer’s consistent, geometric design language, with each of the 70 pieces — mixers in multiple heights and installation types, for example, with different versions of escutcheons or plates, and three different handle styles — carrying the spirit of Italy’s neoclassical architecture in its right angles and circular curves…
A Look into the World of Windows
After working in the construction and window industry for more than a decade, Hong Konger Esmond Pat took an entrepreneurial leap in 2016 when he launched JS Aluminium Window, the Hong Kong distributor for top European window brands.
VOLA Debuts ‘The Danish Sommerhus – Inspiring Life’
Danish tap brand VOLA debuts the latest in a series of short films focused on the role of design in Danish culture, this time exploring how the summerhouse has become woven into the fabric of Danish life
23-39 Blue Pool Road: A League of Its Own
Hirsch Bedner & Associates (HBA) designed the sprawling House 31 in the coveted 23–39 Blue Pool Road development as a dramatic yet welcoming space, where the lines between artwork and object continually blur
An Enduring Icon
Antonio Citterio’s pioneering Groundpiece sofa for Flexform celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, its art-inspired form — a reflection of the heritage brand’s timeless aesthetic of subtle luxury — more suited for contemporary life than ever
A Rare Beachfront Lifestyle at Silversands
New residential development Silversands offers the opportunity to live among Hong Kong’s abundant natural landscape and coastline while enjoying the convenience and connectivity for which the city is known
Villa Nemes is an Ode to the Coast
In designing this vast stone villa on the Ligurian coast, Giordano Hadamik Architects emphasised the rugged landscape and the client’s desire for a truly special home in which to spend quality time and reconnect with nature
Hong Kong’s Architectural Landmarks
Hong Kong is home to some of the world’s most compelling buildings, from historic monuments to modern masterpieces. Don’t miss these six landmarks in your architectural exploration of the city
A Twist on Tradition
Award-winning Australian tapware brand Phoenix has recently launched a new product range designed by its own in-house creative team
Veyla Offers Seaside Luxury
Along the Andaman coast of Thailand’s southern Phang Nga province, just a short drive from Phuket International Airport, is a boutique luxury development like no other
DesignInspire 2020 Showcases Design for Good
Curated under the theme Design for Good, this year’s DesignInspire exhibition spans design disciplines to showcase beautiful furniture and materials from across the globe, including new projects from a roster of international studios
Antonio Citterio Talks Design
In this video, legendary Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio explains how his new collection for Italian furniture brand Flexform is an exploration into the relationship between people, creativity and craft
A Designer’s Guide to Where to Stay in Hong Kong
Just as it did during the era of sea travel, when it became one of the world’s busiest ports, Hong Kong has benefited from its geographical location in the age of jet setting
A Designer’s Guide to Hong Kong Dining, with André Fu and Joyce Wang
Find out where the people who design Hong Kong’s luxury dining spaces like to dine and drink themselves, with Joyce Wang and André Fu
A Designer’s Guide to Hong Kong, with Vivienne Tam & Anabela Chan
Hong Kong is well known as a feast for the tastebuds, but it’s also a city replete with visual inspiration — so who better to ask what to see, where to shop and where to relax than two designers?
Committed to Quality
Melbourne-based Prestige Carpets has long championed principles of sustainable sourcing and ethical manufacturing
Eternal Form: A Century of Modern & Contemporary Design
Pieces from Kai-Yin Lo’s extraordinary collection of landmark furniture objects go on sale at Phillips Hong Kong