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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
In Praise of Emptiness: A Conversation with Kenya Hara
Acclaimed designer and theorist Kenya Hara shares his thoughts on simplicity versus emptiness
More Than a Department Store
We speak with designers Kate Cho and Daniel Song of emerging Seoul-based practice intg. about their design of LOTTE’s Lifestyle Lab
The New Hong Kong Museum of Art Unveiled
After four years of renovations, the Hong Kong Museum of Art reopens with a fresh new look that includes a contemporary glass facade and new galleries
Australian Made
We speak with Golden co-directors Alicia McKimm and Kylie Dorotic about their recent retail design for Viktoria & Woods
Andra Matin: The Happening
Prihal: arsitektur andramatin offers a comprehensive overview of Indonesian luminary architect Andra Matin’s oeuvre, and an intimate view of his studio culture
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
Analogue’s Retro-Modern Hong Kong Office
We spoke with JJ Acuna of JJA / Bespoke Studio, about his newest interiors project for retro gaming company Analogue
Design Laid Bare at Shishi-Iwa House
Shigeru Ban Architects’ latest project is an intimate guest house in tranquil Karuizawa
A House in the Sky
In congested and bustling Ho Chi Minh, local firm MIA Design Studio have recently completed a residential project that is deeply connected to nature
Design Miami/ 2019: Exploring our Relationship with Water
A look at some of the responses to curatorial director Aric Chen’s theme of ‘Elements: Water’ at this year’s edition of Design Miami/
A Light-Footed Yet Voluminous Family Home
Architects Waranyu Makarabhirom and Sonthad Srisang of Bangkok-based practise TA-CHA Design spoke with our editor-in chief about Binary House, their latest residential project on the outskirts of the Khao Yai National Park
Contemporary Craft at Nagoya’s Analogue Life
An unglazed stoneware vase with flower bud lines; a paper-thin sake pitcher with a matte silver patina; a light maple spoon for scooping tea leaves. These are among an assortment of Japanese treasures handcrafted by contemporary artisans and lovingly curated by the eagle-eyed couple behind Analogue Life, a design shop and gallery in Nagoya
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
Excellence Recognised
The DFA Design for Asia Awards continues to promote the value of design
A Spacious Jakarta Penthouse
Yuni Jie of Jie Design speaks with our editor-in-chief about a recent penthouse project in the Indonesian capital
A Penthouse that Celebrates Irregularities
When faced with designing this irregularly shaped apartment, Gabriel Tan’s solution was a series of ingenious customised features and furniture pieces
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 Studio Space That Embraces Nature
Ho Chi Minh-based MIA Design Studio’s new studio space embodies the architecture firm’s overarching intention to create structures that are in harmony with nature