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Celebrating Bamboo
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) continues to champion the use of bamboo in craft and industry, supporting bamboo artisans and highlighting their work ahead of the 2024 World Bamboo Congress
Douglas Friedman Reimagines an Iconic Kohler Ad
Renowned photographer Douglas Friedman has reimagined one of Kohler’s most iconic advertisements using the new Numi 2.0 toilet
Tai Ping presents Legami by Elena Salmistraro
Bespoke rug producer Tai Ping has collaborated with Italian designer Elena Salmistraro to produce a series of six hand-tufted rugs inspired by the human hand as a symbol of connection and exchange
Lamitak Presents ‘A Reunion of Us – A Notion of Slow Living With Lamitak’
Lamitak and local collaborators PPP Coffee and Soilboy presented a contemplative space at FIND – Design Fair Asia 2023 that offered respite and a beautiful aesthetic
Made in Melbourne
Under the guidance of design director Justin Hutchinson, Australian brand Kett’s furniture is made in Melbourne but intended to be part of the wider design ecosystem
Inside Aesop’s New Melbourne Headquarters
Since its founding in 1987, Antipodean skincare brand Aesop has been renowned for its commitment to both design and hospitality. Its new headquarters and laboratory in Melbourne’s Collingwood reflect this long-standing commitment to the creative and the considered
The Global Monument Design Competition Finalists Announced
The top 20 designs for a new monument at Da Lat’s Valley of Love have been selected as part of the Global Monument Design Competition, with the winner announced at the end of June
Kohler Presents The Creator’s Journey
During Milan Design Week, Kohler celebrated art, colour and innovation with the work of five artists, including an installation by Janet Echelman and new limited-edition Artist Editions® pieces
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 explorations
The Global Monument Design Competition Will See a New Love-Inspired Landmark Built in Da Lat
Launched on 7 March, the Global Monument Design Competition calls on designers and architects to pay homage to the city of Da Lat through a monument inspired by love
Hong Kong’s Harbourfront Spaces Get a Community-Driven Update
Creativity, community and inclusivity are the watchwords of Hong Kong’s Harbourfront Shared Spaces, playful and engaging public spaces by the sea
Contemporary Living in an Iconic Location
Upcoming mixed-use developed Dusit Central Park promises to be a new urban landmark. OMA and Architects 49 have created two new residential concepts that offer all the luxury of the famed Dusit Thani Bangkok Hotel with a connected community lifestyle
Coming Home: Aesop Fashion Walk
Long-time Aesop collaborators MLKK Studio reimagined a ubiquitous residential building material for the brand’s new Fashion Walk store in Hong Kong
Building Community: Aesop Kichijoji
In cool Kichijoji, Aesop’s latest Tokyo store was designed by Schemata Architects as an exercise in sustainability and community involvement
Material Harmony: Aesop Shanghai Jing'An Kerry Centre
Lanterns and circles are two central motifs in Aesop’s Jing An Kerry Centre store, for which the designers looked to the nearby Jing'an Temple for inspiration
Traditions Upheld: Aesop Hollywood Road
Bamboo scaffolding, neon lights, tiled facades and Hollywood Road — each of these is synonymous with Hong Kong, and they all come together to stunning effect in Aesop’s new Hollywood Road store
Open to All: Aesop Seochon
Designed by architecture firm Samuso Hyojadong, Aesop Seochon is modelled on the traditional open-sided pavilion and invites people, nature and the elements in
Craft Survey
At this year’s Maison&Objet Paris, the Taiwan Crafts & Design pavilion exhibited dozens of locally crafted pieces under the theme The Taiwanese Crafts Equation
The Power of ‘Design as One'
While the 2022 edition of deTour has concluded in its physical form, visitors are still able to engage and have their own input via the virtual festival.
An Immersive Experience
Intuitive, powerful and precise, Kohler’s Anthem series of shower controls offers a bespoke and immersive experience