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In Conversation with SP01 Co-founder Matt Lorrain
On his recent visit to Hong Kong, we met with Lorrain to talk about his vision for the brand, the Australia-Italy connection and his belief that good design should have multiple layers of messaging
A Healing Haven for Mind, Body and Soul
Located just south of Manila, The Farm at San Benito is a tranquil escape that offers rejuvenation in abundance
The Designer’s Guide to Shanghai
Planning a trip to Shanghai this month for Salone del Mobile.Milano Shanghai, West Bund Art & Design or ART021? We’ve compiled this mini-guide of some of our favourite places to eat, sleep, shop and browse, with just enough to fill out your schedule between fairs and events
Shanghai Darling: Inside Prada’s Rhong Zhai Villa
In 2018, Prada unveiled a new platform for the arts in an exquisite early 20th-century Shanghai villa, and Design Anthology took a look inside
In Pictures: Waterfront Art Gallery by Lacime Architects
A sculptural circular bridge connects public, green and exhibition spaces in this waterfront gallery, situated on the west bank of Xianghu lake in Nanchang. Designed by Lacime Architects as ‘a quiet and powerful public space’, the complex is a striking, contemporary addition to the cityscape
In Conversation with Stanley Ruiz
At the October edition of Manila FAME, which marks the 70th anniversary of the bi-annual design fair, our editor-in-chief spoke with designer Stanley Ruiz about his participation in the Design Commune exhibition
DesignInspire 2019
The annual three-day exhibition spans design disciplines to showcase beautiful furniture and materials from across the globe
Peekaboo Apartment Life
Designed by local firm Bean Buro in an unusual circular layout, this Hong Kong apartment is a playful yet tasteful home for a growing family
Where Old and New Meet
We explore the practice of interior designer Mya Myitzu, a leader in Yangon’s creative renaissance
A Serene Thai Hostel in Bangkok
Thai hospitality and award-winning design meet at Kloem Hostel, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of Bangkok’s streets
Island Hopping in El Nido
The group of islands in the Philippines known as El Nido (meaning ‘The Nest’) were named by the Spanish in the 18th century and are so pristine it feels as though they’ve hardly been visited since
In Conversation with Flora Leung, Founder of Matter Matters
We visited the designer in her PMQ store to talk about the fashion and lifestyle brand’s origins, its Bauhaus, Memphis and Art Deco influences, and her experiences of working in Hong Kong’s creative scene
A Home for Books and Stories
The Fernvale Apartment in Singapore, designed by three-d conceptwerke, is minimal in elements but rich in light and space
A Simple and Sophisticated Mid-Levels Apartment
Hong Kong studio JAAK’s design of this petite apartment was inspired by the surrounding architecture and the aim to prioritise comfort and functionality
MAISON&OBJET Paris in Pictures
A visual roundup of some our favourites from the September 2019 edition of MAISON&OBJET
When Brutalist and Nordic Influences Meet
Contrasting elements sit side by side in this Taipei apartment, designed by Roy Hong to reflects its creative residents’ admiration for the Nordic way of life
Ayurvedic Beauty meets Art Deco in India's Blue City
Contemporary beauty brand Forest Essentials’ charming new retail space makes its home in what was once a traditional city structure, blending retro charm with regional traditions
In Conversation with Tekla Founder Charlie Hedin
The founder and creative director of the Scandinavian bedding brand on his background in fashion, functionality as freedom, and the brand’s collaboration with architect John Pawson
An Energising Workspace that Embraces its Local Context
Neon signs and layered frames abound in this Wan Chai office designed by local firm Bean Buro
This Kyoto Hotel is More Like an Art Collector’s Home
A palette of cool greys backgrounds an impressive art collection at node, a 25-room hotel designed as a comfortable residential experience