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Poetry in Motion
Advocating mindful movement and holistic health, Maddox Fit — designed by Hecker Guthrie — is the antithesis of mainstream gym culture
The New BAR DE LUXE is a Japan-Inspired Affair
Recreated by local designer Myron Kwan of M.R. Studio in its new home in H Code, BAR DE LUXE is now a sultry lounge that combines traditional Japanese craft and contemporary elements
A Charming Roadside Bakery in Bali
Designed by ZXC Studio, Scones Bali is a petite roadside spot in Jimbaran that’s made all the more appealing by hanging plants, neutral tones and local terracotta. Designer Zhi Xiong Chan shares more about the project
A Quiet Cabin in the Woods
Set in the rolling snow-covered hills of Niseko and realised by Koichi Futatsumata of Fukuoka firm CASE-REAL, Chalet W is a ski enthusiast’s wintery retreat designed with relaxation and socialising in mind
Grillno is an Intimate, Inviting Experience
Fun. Relaxation. Friendship. Family. These words were the inspiration behind Keiji Ashizawa’s minimalist lines and warm tones of Grillno, a new restaurant that recently opened just outside of Tokyo
A Rare Beachfront Lifestyle at Silversands
New residential development Silversands offers the opportunity to live among Hong Kong’s abundant natural landscape and coastline while enjoying the convenience and connectivity for which the city is known
Magical Moments in Decus Interiors’ New Studio
Decus Interiors’ founder Alexandra Donohoe Church lets us into her firm’s new Sydney studio, where she believes serendipitous moments spark creative ideas
A Suitably Stylish Home
Desmond Wong’s home is as tasteful as you’d expect from the founder of Archetypal, one of Hong Kong’s foremost lifestyle and design stores. Here, Wong shares more about the process of renovating and designing his own apartment
When Japanese and Scandinavian Sensibilities Combine
Local studio Human w/ Design designed this family apartment by combining serene Japanese aesthetics with Scandinavian functionality and minimalism. We speak with studio co-founders Kevin Wong and Ricky Fu about their approach to fusing the two styles
Indian restaurant Gaa Relocates to a Classic Thai House
Architectkidd channels the celebrated modern Indian restaurant Gaa’s nonconformist nature by accentuating the materiality and space of a classic Thai house in Bangkok’s Thonglor area
Breathing New Life into History
Korean designer Teo Yang redesigned the lobby spaces of Gyeongju National Museum’s Silla History Gallery and Silla Art Gallery with the intention of creating emotional connections between people, space and objects, and fostering deeper engagement with history and culture
Dine Within Land Art at 50% Cloud
50% Cloud is a cavernous restaurant housed in one of artist Luo Xu’s fantastical red-brick domed buildings that make up a complex in Yunnan province. We speak with Joe Cheng of Hong Kong architecture studio Cheng Chung Design (CCD) to find out more about the project
Villa Nemes is an Ode to the Coast
In designing this vast stone villa on the Ligurian coast, Giordano Hadamik Architects emphasised the rugged landscape and the client’s desire for a truly special home in which to spend quality time and reconnect with nature
A Home for All Seasons
Set high on a bluff with dizzying valley views, this family home in Aamby Valley by KdnD Studio is a thoughtful response to the weather dictates of tropical living
A Refined Take on Surf Culture
On the shore of Australia’s first surf park in Tullamarine, Three Blue Ducks’ latest restaurant was designed by Pattern Studio to be a contemporary, warm and tactile take on surf culture. Here, studio co-director Lily Goodwin shares more about Pattern’s approach to the project
Green Nomad is Natural by Design
The new showroom and cafe of South Korean studio RoMantico Design Factory (RMDF) can be found in a restored traditional Korean home, where abundant greenery and natural materials background a curated selection of design objects. RMDF’s founder Junyoung Heo shares more about his sustainable approach to the new space
A Bold Brooklyn Brownstone
Michael K Chen Architecture (MKCA) undertook the gut renovation and interior design of this four-storey Brooklyn brownstone, honouring both the home’s history and the clients’ characters, and generously applying swathes of bold colours to define spaces and background art and design pieces
Koffee Mameya and Omotesando Koffee Share a New Space
Located in K11 MUSEA, Omotesando Koffee’s third branch in Hong Kong also incorporates the first overseas store for its sister brand, Tokyo roasting institution Koffee Mameya. We speak with designers Yosuke Hayashi of 14sd and Alessandro Perinelli of Perinelli Design to find out about their approach to creating a single representative space for both brands
A Home Office with Room for Restoration
Jay and Alex Liu of Singapore’s Right Angle Studio transformed this petite home office into a four-part space conducive to both mental well-being and productivity. We spoke to the designers to find out more about this unique response to the new norm of living and working from home
Interaction is at the Heart of This Home
In designing this apartment in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru district, interior designer Glenn Toh of EightyTwo brought down existing walls to create an open, fluid layout that encourages interaction and a sense of movement. Here Toh shares more about his overall approach