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Martin Brudnizki-designed Fortnum & Mason Opens in Hong Kong
Located in K11 MUSEA, the brand’s first store outside of London was designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and marks the firm’s first project in Asia. The space, which also houses F&M’s 181 restaurant, is inspired by the Georgian architecture of the original Piccadilly store, with a touch of whimsy and old-world charm. We spoke with Martin Brudnizki to find out more about the landmark project
Michelin-starred restaurant TIRPSE Opens in Hong Kong
After achieving a Michelin star for the original Tokyo location in record time, Chef Shimizu Yuta has brought his French-Japanese restaurant TIRPSE to Hong Kong. Minus Workshop founder Kevin Yiu talks to us about the project and his interior design concept
A Spiritual Journey
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
Forest- and Fire-Inspired Gastrolounge Charcohol
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
A Lush Cafe in Pererenan
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
A Parisian Cafe in Singapore
Hui Designs combines French joie de vivre with a relaxed tropicana mood in Merci Marcel Orchard
The Arts Club Gets an Update by Joyce Wang Studio
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.
Industrial Elegance at OAK Whisky Bar
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
Private Dining at Kan
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
A Spatial Cocktail in Chengdu
Li Jia of GE Space Design discusses her design for an innovative ‘cocktail facility’ in Sichuan’s capital
Tropical Al Fresco Dining at Parachute, Bali
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
Tetto di Carolina’s Italian Palette
We speak with designer Chris Connell about his work on Melbourne’s newest Italian bar-restaurant
Chongqing’s New Industrial Museum
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
Homewares with Heart
Fair trade and thoughtful aesthetics feature in equal measure at Melbourne store Pan After
Australian Made
We speak with Golden co-directors Alicia McKimm and Kylie Dorotic about their recent retail design for Viktoria & Woods
Boutique Hotel Far & Near XinYuqingli Opens in Guangzhou
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
Design Laid Bare at Shishi-Iwa House
Shigeru Ban Architects’ latest project is an intimate guest house in tranquil Karuizawa
Starter Lab Singapore Celebrates the Beauty of Bread Making
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
A Mini-Guide to Miami
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
A Conversation with Zhi Xiong Chan of ZXC Studio
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