Curated under the theme Design for Good, this year’s DesignInspire exhibition spans design disciplines to showcase beautiful furniture and materials from across the globe, including new projects from a roster of international studios

A rich palette of organic textures and colours characterises porcelain brand 1616 / arita japan’s new flagship store, designed by Teruhiro Yanagihara to reflect the brand’s fusion of precise craft and beautiful natural materials

Architecture and interiors practice Kennon carved intimate moments throughout renowned hair stylist Joey Scandizzo’s updated Melbourne salon, masterfully merging a metallic, high-octane look with pockets of sensuous calm, all within a historic Victorian Italianate building

In making over this apartment, interior designer Greg Ling defined various spaces with their own materials palette and mood, succeeding in creating a space that is both calming and welcoming. Here he talks us through his vision for the space

In new Japanese-Spanish restaurant Ando, Brewin Design Office abstracts Hong Kong city’s man-made textures and forms into a bold, brutalist interior

Beijing firm MONOLITH ARCHITECTS transformed an abandoned industrial dormitory in Shangyou County into Ten Times Hotel, a light-filled accommodation that combines nature and rural vernacular architecture. The studio’s founder Lei Mao shares more about the unique project

Hui Designs’ refresh of Atlas Coffeehouse charts a new course with peppy colours, an improved layout and a new relationship to the street

In this video, legendary Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio explains how his new collection for Italian furniture brand Flexform is an exploration into the relationship between people, creativity and craft

Bean Buro is behind the new workspace of travel booking platform Klook, whose Hong Kong headquarters now includes an aviation-themed extension. The studio’s founders, who have built a reputation for engaging and innovative office design, share more about the project

A home based on the Danish concept of hygge, this double-storey space with 270-degree city and mountain views was realised by local studio CA Design to feel more like a hotel but with all the comforts of home

In Paris’s new Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant PAPI, Neri&Hu distil their proficient layering approach with stripped bare surfaces and unexpected spatial interventions

An accountant and a fashion designer may be unlikely studio mates, but Intrinsic Designs was able to design this Ahmedabad space to accommodate both, thanks to clever interventions like wooden slats and a series of curves and arches to delineate various spaces and functions. Lead architect Shivraj Patel talks us through the project

In realising this new home for a Cambodian couple, UAD Architects drew inspiration from the ancient ideas of Angkor Wat, and the result is a remarkable breeze-filled residence that combines nature, modernism and serenity

Dara Huang’s debut furniture collection — launched by Huang’s firm Design Haus Liberty — balances form and function and celebrates effortless luxury through craftsmanship and sustainably sourced materials

Designed by London-based Child Studio, bespoke spectacle makers Cubitts’ new Brighton store — its first outside London — is inspired by the town’s modernist heritage and the nostalgic charm of English resort towns. We speak with the studio’s founders Alexy Kos and Che Huang to find out more about the project

Stable COVID-19 rates and a scattered format convinced the Designart organisers to go ahead with this year’s event, placing Tokyo in the creative spotlight. Dozens of exhibitions and product launches (many originally scheduled for Milan) took place across 70 sites — here we round up some of the highlights

Organic farm-to-table restaurant Sequel’s new Mumbai location was designed by architect Ashiesh Shah to be a raw yet refined space that celebrates Indian craft with handmade finishes and materials

A restored hutong in Beijing’s historical heart is now home to multi-brand design company HOUSE OF WANG, the sole distributor of a selection of internationally renowned lifestyle brands in the Chinese mainland

Mumbai-based designer Rohit Bhoite designed this family holiday home in the hills of Lonavala as a linear structure where industrial materials meet tropical touches and the inside areas spill out onto the landscape. We speak with Bhoite to find out more about the project and his approach

Multidisciplinary firm loopcreative vividly reimagines an icon of Sydney’s skyline for the new age, with each floor housing a distinct dining venue and an abundance of Australian design