Kerry Hill Architects is behind the newly opened One&Only Desaru Coast, a tropical modernist resort infused with traditional Malaysian vernacular

We’re dreaming of the new and upcoming designer hotels in wanderlust-inducing destinations to keep us inspired

New boutique hotel KLoé showcases Kuala Lumpur’s best and brightest talents in ‘a home for the creative and curious’

PANORAMA Design Group conceived MeeHotel as an urban resort where bamboo, soothing natural tones and organic forms predominate

Villa Mahabhirom is an idyllic retreat in Chiang Mai housed in an assortment of antique teak houses

A historic godown with a lurid past in Singapore’s warehouse district is transformed into a new creative hub and hotel

Designed by Neri&Hu, the Alila Bangsar overlooks Kuala Lumpur from its home on the uppermost floors of The Establishment, offering sweeping views of the city and a five-star base from which to explore the surrounding Bangsar area

Tokyo-based firm Curiosity has conceived a ‘virtual hotel’ in Hakone that reflects the designers’ approach to space and design as they extend their practice beyond the retail projects for which they’re best known

In this photo essay, our creative director explores Nepal’s frenetic capital, finding a few spots to sleep, shop, eat and see along the way

Phuket-based Studio Locomotive has designed this new boutique accommodation in Khao Lak, one of Thailand’s most famous beach destinations. Design director Thanart Chanyu tells us more about his approach to creating this Baba Nyonya heritage-inspired hotel

The Prince Hotel, a beachside icon in Melbourne’s St Kilda, has reopened with a look by IF Architecture that pays tribute to its locale

The owner of independent clothing boutique Naqu Shui Yue Dian called on architect Wang Daquan of Tanzo Space Design to create her brand’s second location in the trendy Wudaoying Hutong. Daquan took the site’s heritage and original architecture as his starting point, creating an emotive shopping experience that centres around a calming courtyard pond

In 2019, we partnered with boutique family-run ceramic producer Yarnnakarn Arts & Crafts Studio on our first product collaboration. This year, the Bangkok brand celebrates its 10-year anniversary

Curves, foliage and natural materials characterise the Green Experience Pavilion, a contemporary health store and wine bar in Foshan. We speak with designer Myron Kwan of Hong Kong-based M.R. Studio to find out more about the project

Two new resorts in the remote Mergui Archipelago offer luxe bases from which to explore the pristine and largely uncharted enclave

Bangkok’s old-town neighbourhood Talad Noi gets a new boutique hotel in the form of The Mustang Blu — sister to The Mustang Nero — housed in a 19th-century building that was once a bank

Designed by ZXC Studio, One Fifteenth Coffee’s newest venue on Jakarta’s vibrant Jalan Senopati reflects the specialty coffee and restaurant brand’s understated, craft-oriented aesthetic. Here, designer Zhi Xiong Chan talks to us about his approach, which centred on using bespoke woven rattan to create a charming atmosphere that suits both casual coffee drinking and more intimate dining

Luxury rug producer Armadillo & Co opens a gallery-like showroom in Sydney’s Surry Hills designed by Studio Goss, with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows and a lush pallet of concrete, natural coir matting and white oak

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

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