Design studio IN • X seamlessly blended references to traditional Chinese architecture with a contemporary colour and materials palette in the Dashilan street outpost of Peking duck restaurant Siji Minfu. We spoke with lead designer Wu Wei to find out more about how he embedded culture and tradition within the dining experience

Poetic, experimental, surreal, nature-inspired. Any of these words could be used to describe the work of Japanese architect Junya Ishigami. We profiled Ishigami in 2019 when he was announced as the winner of the prestigious Serpentine Pavilion commission

For the new outpost of Chinese fine-dining establishment Mott 32, Joyce Wang Studio drew on traditional Singaporean shophouse architecture, colonial elements and aestheticism to create a lush space that evokes balmy evenings in the Garden City

William Chan of Spacedge Designs transformed this Singapore apartment to suit the owner’s minimalist lifestyle

PANORAMA Design Group conceived MeeHotel as an urban resort where bamboo, soothing natural tones and organic forms predominate

Via Porta in Melbourne is a story of labour and love. Operated by four siblings and designed by Studio Estata, the deli and eatery invites the community to share their passion for food

Villa Mahabhirom is an idyllic retreat in Chiang Mai housed in an assortment of antique teak houses

Hong Kong’s Studio Florian and Christine designed the Tai O light using location-specific waste materials and working in collaboration with local marine craftspeople. We speak with the designers to find out more about the project, which highlights Hong Kong’s microplastic pollution problem and the value of heritage crafts in sustainable design

Living Edge has opened its new Melbourne flagship showroom in a 1980s building that architecture and interiors firm Bates Smart has transformed into a contemporary design destination

Located in Central’s H Code building, The Diplomat — established by mixologist John Nugent — is an intimate speakeasy housing two separate bars

Architect Fabian Tan conceived a simple yet bold renovation that includes a concrete vaulted annex, uninterrupted views from inside out and a dramatic play between curves and levels

A historic godown with a lurid past in Singapore’s warehouse district is transformed into a new creative hub and hotel

To the thriving food scene in Melbourne’s western suburb of Footscray comes Gathered, a bustling and spirited community cafe designed by Ewert Leaf

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

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

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

Ai Weiwei brings his artistic approach to architectural design in upstate New York

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

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

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