Recently named one of the 50 best bars in the world, Mandarin Oriental Singapore’s MO BAR — with chic new interiors by Blueplate Studios — has launched its final iteration of the Nomadic Foragers programme with a robust cocktail menu inspired by the flavours, textures and ideas unique to different cities around the region

Local firm STUDIO8 designed craft cocktail bar and restaurant Charcohol to reflect the transformative nature of charcoal. Here, STUDIO8 co-founder Shirley Dong tells us more about her team’s approach to the architecture and interiors

Human Bean takes advantage of its coastal location among vibrant green rice fields and fruit trees, serving up ingredients-focused fare and specialty coffee under a semi-open pergola

Hui Designs combines French joie de vivre with a relaxed tropicana mood in Merci Marcel Orchard

Celebrated designer Joyce Wang shares more about her design of the new Oscuro cigar lounge and expanded Kyubi restaurant at London’s The Arts Club.

This new Hangzhou bar was designed by Hong Kong firm M.R. Studio as an elegant and dramatic homage to the art of whisky making

Beijing-based architecture firm odd (okamoto deguchi design)’s fit-out of new Japanese restaurant Kan comprises a series of private dining rooms inspired by traditional juubako stacked lunchboxes

Li Jia of GE Space Design discusses her design for an innovative ‘cocktail facility’ in Sichuan’s capital

Parachute is a bakery, deli and farm-to-table restaurant located in the paddy fields of Berawa, Bali. Zhi Xiong Chan of ZXC Studio tells us more about his approach to designing the project

We speak with designer Chris Connell about his work on Melbourne’s newest Italian bar-restaurant

This new landmark designed by emerging practice WallaceLiu has been built out of the ruins of a defunct steelworks in homage to the city’s industrial heritage. We speak with co-founder Jamie Wallace about the landmark project

Fair trade and thoughtful aesthetics feature in equal measure at Melbourne store Pan After

We speak with Golden co-directors Alicia McKimm and Kylie Dorotic about their recent retail design for Viktoria & Woods

kooo architects has transformed a four-storey concrete building into hotel brand Far & Near’s second location, an industrial, minimalist boutique hotel geared towards design-savvy young travellers

Shigeru Ban Architects’ latest project is an intimate guest house in tranquil Karuizawa

Designed by Bali-based Zhi Xiong Chan of ZXC Studio, the sourdough bakery’s first location outside of Bali makes its home in an old shophouse, with contemporary, minimal interiors that contrast with the traditional setting. We spoke with Chan to find out more about the project

Our guide to the Magic City includes an introduction to Miami’s design history and a round-up of the most exciting and iconic destinations from around the sprawling city

Young designer Zhi Xiong Chan of ZXC Studio studied at the Architectural Association School of Architecture and went on to work with design luminaries like Kengo Kuma, Klein Dytham and Universal Design Studio before setting up his own Bali-based practice. We had the chance to speak with him about his design of multi-brand boutique Escalier in the Potato Head Beach Club complex in Seminyak, Bali

For generations, Bali has enchanted visitors with its magical mix of year-long sun, satin nights, surf, colourful temple festivals and its eternal tableau: jade green splashes across a landscape of rice terraces, and gently tiered pagodas framed by an aquamarine sky. Little wonder that it remains a touchstone for those looking to create an escape from their quotidian lives

Good ingredients and simplicity are the drivers behind chef Christopher Kostow’s cuisine and interiors by Chris Shao at the newly opened restaurant in Shenzhen