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Godown Get-Up at Singapore’s Warehouse Hotel
A historic godown with a lurid past in Singapore’s warehouse district is transformed into a new creative hub and hotel
A Community-Minded Space to Gather
To the thriving food scene in Melbourne’s western suburb of Footscray comes Gathered, a bustling and spirited community cafe designed by Ewert Leaf
Watch: Andra Matin Talks Architecture
On the occasion of his retrospective exhibition, titled Prihal: arsitektur andramatin, we had the opportunity to sit down with respected Indonesian architect Andra Matin at his Jakarta home to learn more about his philosophy and approach
Studio NEBA: Global by Design
Founded in 2019 by fashion designer Ilse Bos and architect Sagar Chitrakar, multidisciplinary Kathmandu-based design practice Studio NEBA combines geographical influences to create spaces, fashion and furniture
In Pictures: A Touch of Travertine
Sydney-based Daniel Boddam’s Coast collection is inspired by travel, adventure and Freedom; designed to bring the outdoors in, these pieces imbue any space with a sense of calm, balance and wellbeing
A Home Designed by Ai Weiwei in Upstate New York
Ai Weiwei brings his artistic approach to architectural design in upstate New York
Experiencing Bangsar from Alila’s Garden in the Sky
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
In Conversation: Jungyou Choi & Kyuhyung Cho of Studio Word
The husband and wife founded Seoul- and Europe-based Studio Word in 2018 with the aim of creating neutral objects with a clear purpose. We speak to them to find out more about their journey and practise
Paradise Imagined at Sen Hakone Resort
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
Getting to Know Melbourne-Based Studio May
We meet the founders of Melbourne-based Studio May, Martine Bonich and Naomi Webster, whose synergy ties together their distinctive aesthetic
A Mini-Guide to Kathmandu
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
A Brutalist Concrete Beauty in Bali’s Canggu
Bold Brutalist forms are melded with tropical flair in this split- level family home located amid the rice fields of Canggu
Hotel Gahn is a Tribute to Baba Nyonya Culture in Thailand
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
Long Live the Prince
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
A Private Home Perched Between the Sand Dunes
Set deep within the dunelands of New Zealand’s North Island, this modern, low-slung beach house has it all: sea breezes, privacy and luxurious natural light
A Quiet Moment
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
Stepping Back In Time
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
Collaborative Craft
Karimoku Case Study is a collaborative project between Japan’s largest wooden furniture producer and top architects from around the world
Butterfly Screens Penthouse by Bean Buro
Local studio Bean Buro’s design of this Hong Kong penthouse is based on a system of ornamental screens that blur the boundaries between private and social spaces. Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui and Lorène Faure tell us about how their team drew inspiration from the home’s location on a historic street in Kowloon to create a series of public and private spaces
In Conversation: Patrick Flores, Artistic Director of the Singapore Biennale 2019-2020
Earlier this year at the Singapore Biennale we sat down with artistic director Patrick Flores for an enlightening conversation about the role of biennales, the curatorial team’s vision for the 2019-2020 edition and questions of identity in relation to geography