It seems now that few places are untouched by tourism. Those along the Mekong River have certainly seen their share, for better or worse; fortunately, there are a few new luxury destinations that offer travel with a bit of sensitivity to the local culture. The final part of our Mekong series gets cosmopolitan

It seems now that few places are untouched by tourism. Those along the Mekong River have certainly seen their share, for better or worse; fortunately, there are a few new luxury destinations that offer travel with a bit of sensitivity to the local culture

In this Bangkok apartment, the team behind design studio Anonym shaped a classy interior for a stylish client

Soothing colours, subtle details and dexterous spatial manoeuvres make this apartment by the sea an inviting and relaxing holiday home

It seems now that few places are untouched by tourism. Those along the Mekong River have certainly seen their share, for better or worse; fortunately, there are a few new luxury destinations that offer travel with a bit of sensitivity to the local culture

Interior designer Janice Tjioe approached this family home in Jakarta as she would her own: by maximising functionality without sacrificing aesthetic qualities

In this Melbourne home, a neutral backdrop is balanced by strong punches of colour, creating a vibrant yet harmonious feeling

Newly opened John Anthony dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay is a photogenic explosion of colour and materiality rich in narrative and immersive experience

The Nate Studios in Hong Kong is not your typical co-living arrangement

In this Taiwan apartment, Ganna Design rose to the challenge of maximising every square metre

In Hong Kong’s newly opened Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts, restaurants Statement and The Chinese Library celebrate the building’s history

Korean photographer Kim Woo Young talks about his path to becoming an artist and why he chooses an analogue approach

The Grand Award winners of DFA Design for Asia Awards 2018 represent the best of the region’s talent

Shaped by clean lines, fine detailing and intriguing artworks, this Melbourne home designed by Flack Studio proves that a restrained materials palette can make a strong statement

Studio OEO and former noma chef Thomas Frebel blend Japanese and Danish cultures to cook up a lushly refined Tokyo eatery

In this Hong Kong apartment, STUDIO ADJECTIVE translates traditional Chinese architecture and aesthetics into a modern design language

This two-storey shophouse in Singapore highlights a material that was once considered sub-standard and reserved for utility buildings, not modern family homes

Jonathan Matti’s recent collaboration with de Gournay is inspired by the rich history and culture of the Philippines

Clouds, sky, nature — these elements inspire the elegant, calm and sensorial design of ESORA, a new fine-dining Japanese restaurant by The Lo & Behold Group

Charlie & Rose founder Benjamin McCarthy and his celebrity blogger wife Geneva Vanderzeil give us a peek into their newly renovated Brisbane home