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Space Copenhagen talks Nordic Design and Poetic Modernism
During Salone del Mobile earlier this month, we sat down with Peter Bundgaard Rützou and Signe Bindslev Henriksen, founders of the multi-disciplinary design studio, for an illuminating conversation about their influences, practice and philosophy
Arte Povera in India: The Craft of Bijoy Jain
Architectural firm Studio Mumbai has once again teamed up with MANIERA gallery in Brussels, this time creating a collection of strikingly beautiful furniture pieces that teach a lesson in economics and intercultural exchange
This Hotel Doubles as an Art Gallery
Art is at the heart of the Silks Club in Kaohsiung, where guests can see the work of over 200 artists before even leaving the hotel
The Setouchi Triennale opens today in the Seto Inland Sea
We offer an overview of Setouchi Triennale’s fourth edition and speak with artist Yasuaki Igarashi whose work resonates with the festival’s theme, Restoration of the Sea
The Urge to Create: In Conversation with Ian Schrager
On the occasion of the opening of Ian Schrager’s latest EDITION Hotel, our managing editor Philip Annetta spoke to the legendary creator of Studio 54, the Palladium, Morgans Hotel Group and many more
Quad House, Beijing
Architect Nolan Chao and the ARCHISTRY design&research office team documented their transformation of a century-old Hutong in Beijing’s Qianmen district into a slick speakeasy
A Family Home Connected to Nature
Far from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects designed this Los Angeles home for a half-Taiwanese, half-Chinese family seeking rest and peace
Beauty in Imperfection
Melbourne-based Taiwanese contemporary artist Zhu Ohmu explores the concept of slowness and the handmade in an era of instant gratification and mass production
A Japanese Apartment in Singapore
Inspired by the concept of shizukokoro (‘calm mind’), Goy Architects designed this ryokan-style apartment where natural materials and handcrafted touches abound
In Conversation with Patricia Urquiola
Last month, ahead of Cassina’s first Hong Kong showroom opening, the brand’s art director and design doyenne spoke with Design Anthology about upcycling, her multi-disciplinary career and engaging a young audience with classic design pieces
For the Love of Books
The Book House is a whimsical children’s library tucked away in a small minority village in China’s Hunan province
Reiko Sudo updates the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Renowned Japanese textile designer Reiko Sudo shares with us about her design process and the evolution of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s updated design
Coming Out of the Canvas: A Conversation with Setsuko Klossowska de Rola
Today Gagosian Paris opens its first exhibition of the Japanese-French artist’s ceramic sculptures and paintings. Earlier this week, Klossowska de Rola spoke with us about her influences, the exhibition and her collaboration with Astier de Villatte
Japan’s first MUJI HOTEL opens in Ginza
A heaven for lovers of the brand’s minimalist contemporary design, this expansive development also includes two design galleries, a multi-storey global flagship store, bar and restaurant
A Bohemian Haven in Milan
Japan meets Europe in this eclectic apartment in the heart of the city
Urban Renewal in Shanghai: Shimao Festival City
The upgrade of this overlooked retail space is part of a broader strategy to revitalise Shanghai’s Nanjing East Road for locals and tourists alike
Editor’s Picks: 10 Things To See This Milan Design Week
As the design world prepares to descend upon Milan, we’ve rounded up our list of highlights to add to your (probably already brimming) schedule
Tokyo’s Museum of Contemporary Art reopens with a new look
Just last Friday, following a three-year hiatus, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo reopened, sporting a minimalist update by Jo Nagasaka of Schemata Architects
Reviving Traditions
Traditional Taiwanese craft meets contemporary design in Formosa: A New Layer Taiwan meets Yii, a European exhibition highlighting the forgotten crafts of the ‘beautiful island’
Home Is Where the Art Is
Buensalido + Architects designed Casa Uccello to reflect and showcase the incredible art collection housed within