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Café Craft is an Ode to Craftsmanship
Luxury furniture importer Chanintr turns its newest Bangkok showroom into an ode to craftsmanship from Thailand and further afield, with a definite nod to the art of dining
Warm Minimalism Pervades This Split-level Home
Interior designers Falken Reynolds created a peaceful home inspired by 1960s and 70s West Coast Modernism, all the while reflecting the homeowners’ Asian heritage
Calm on the Horizon
Arches, curves and mid-century modern references are the backdrop for panoramic views in this contemporary duplex on the hills of Pok Fu Lam, designed by YC Chen of hoo
Introducing Teno
Lifestyle brand Lumio has launched a Kickstarter campaign to realise Teno, a sculptural speaker and light inspired by the art of kintsugi and our connection to nature
Spotlight on Hong Kong
Take a walk down memory lane at Asia Art Archive’s 20th anniversary fundraising auction — a creative reminder of what makes Hong Kong
Central: The Original Store Opens in Bangkok’s Creative District
Retail conglomerate Central Group returns to its roots with the opening of Central: The Original Store, a four-storey community space home to a design library, gallery, cafe and bar, and a restaurant, with architecture by Vincent Van Duysen and interiors by Japanese studio Tripster
An Experimental Retreat in West Jakarta
Indonesian architect Realrich Sjarief, founder of RAW Architecture, has built himself a unique retreat on the west side of the sprawling capital city, which he’s named Guha
BI Between 02: A Conversation About the Future of Cities
Initiated by The Bengal Institute, BI Between is a series of conversations that aims to explore the critical spaces in between architecture, landscape and city. In this thought-provoking video, Mumbai- and Boston-based architect Rahul Mehrotra speaks with the institute’s director general, architect, urbanist and historian Kazi Khaleed Ashraf about the impact of COVID-19 and the future of cities, especially in South Asia
Heritage and New Combine in Piccolo House
Mixed-use building Piccolo House, a collaboration between boutique developer Piccolo and Wood Marsh Architecture, is a new landmark set to become part of South Melbourne’s urban fabric
In Conversation with Professor Kun-Pyo Lee
In this video conversation, our editor-in-chief speaks with internationally renowned designer and scholar Professor Kun-Pyo Lee, Dean of Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Design, about the state of design education, redefining the role of the designer in response to AI, his observations of design industries across the region, and his own research and work in the fields of UX and human-centred design
A Textile Factory That Weaves Together Sustainability and Industry
In picturesque Guilin, Integral is an all-new concept that combines industry, sustainability and nature. We spoke with Guymo Wong, director and head of studio for Hong Kong-based Ronald Lu & Partners who are behind this hybrid project that marries landscape and industry
Kick Back in Style at Out of Office
Hong Kong-based interior designer and branding consultant Vinki Li designed Guangzhou speakeasy Out of Office as a Mad Men-esque space infused with the retro energy of 60s New York
Daniel Boddam’s Virtual Paris Apartment
Australian architect and designer Daniel Boddam has launched an interactive virtual showroom in the form of a Paris apartment, a Haussmann-style space outfitted with his new collection as well as several existing pieces
A Multifunctional Clubhouse Retreat in Hong Kong
In designing this residential clubhouse and coworking space, Bean Buro employed an undulating, Alvar Aalto-inspired feature wall and an abundance of natural materials to create various spaces that provide a calming retreat from city life. We spoke with the studio’s founders to find out more about this approach
A Royal Blue Rum Bar in New Delhi
New Delhi-based Pantone Collective channels royal blue and Rajasthani richness in modern Indian cocktail bar Barrumbar, where traditional elements blend with a contemporary aesthetic
A Steel Factory Becomes an Education and Exhibition Centre
Kokaistudios recently completed adaptive reuse project Baoshan Wast-to-Energy Exhibition Center, which makes its home on the site of a former steel mill. We speak with architect Andrea Destefanis to find out more about the landmark project
A Designer’s Guide to Where to Stay in Hong Kong
Just as it did during the era of sea travel, when it became one of the world’s busiest ports, Hong Kong has benefited from its geographical location in the age of jet setting
Industrial Cool at Basdban Cafe
Realised by dongqi Architects and swathed in stainless steel and concrete, new Shanghai cafe and coffee hub Basdban is both a celebration of the building’s heritage and the brand’s industrial-cool character
The Salone that Didn’t Happen
Before Milano Design City, set to open later this month, there was the Salone that didn’t happen. Here we round up our favourite new pieces that would have launched in Milan earlier this year, and while some of them will be launched in the city later this month, we’re looking forward to seeing them all in person as soon as we’re able to
Tokyo’s Toilets Get a Makeover
Leading architects and designers, including Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma and Marc Newson, have joined the Tokyo Toilet Project to redesign 17 of Shibuya’s public toilet facilities, turning them into beautiful public/private spaces