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A Pastel Playground
Gradated pastels and sinuous curves characterise this retro-futuristic Hong Kong apartment by Nelson Chow of NC Design & Architecture
A Quiet Place
Realised by Intrinsic Designs, this Ahmedabad apartment is characterised by earthy materials and colours, with pared-back spaces as calming as they are timeless. Chief architect Shivraj Patel shares more about his team’s approach
Maximum Effect, Minimum Impact
‘Maximum Effect, Minimum Impact’ - Championing energy-efficient windows with low environmental impact, JS Aluminium Window offers green solutions that don’t compromise on aesthetics or functionality
Tranquil Japanese Restaurant Kanizen Opens in Hong Kong
Realised by Alfred Lam of Studio1618, contemporary Japanese restaurant Kanizen is a minimalist, tranquil space where a series of spaces are designed to connect diners with nature. We spoke with Lam about the process of layering contemporary touches and custom-designed pieces over classic Japanese references
Benetti Introduces the Oasis Life
Heritage yacht brand Benetti introduces outdoor living at sea with the OASIS DECK, an innovative feature that brings sailing and socialising together like never before
A Way of Life and Peace of Mind
VOLA’s latest video is a gentle homage to the Danish way of mindful living, explored further in this meditation on our connection with nature
A Minimalist Studio with Maximum Effect
Multidisciplinary design studio UA Lab’s new studio is designed to be a calming, uniform space, where a minimal material and colour palette forms a backdrop for interaction. Studio co-founders Vipuja and Krushnakant Parmar share more about their new space
The Grey Zone: Collecting and Collaboration in Contemporary Art and Design
Pairings of art and design works, curated by Edition Office and Trent Jansen, formed a meditative collision of cultures and contemporary thought at Artbank Melbourne
Minimalist & Modular THELIFE Show Apartment Opens in Shibuya
Showcasing an all-inclusive interior design concept for home renovations, I IN’s THELIFE Shibuya showroom marries open-planning and bespoke furniture with Japanese craft
Arches Define This Family Apartment
In this Mumbai home, realised by local firm ns*a Architecture and Interiors, arches define a series of elegant spaces designed to reflect the family’s lifestyle and interests. Here studio founders Neesha Alwani and Shruti Jalan share more about the project
Life on Display
Williams Burton Leopardi’s renovation of a 1990s home in Skye eschews unnecessary decoration in favour of a warm minimalism that spotlights the robust materials palette and opens to home up for connection and unobstructed views
A Riverside Retail Destination That Celebrates Nordic Life
Helsinki-based design studio Yatofu Creatives designed Ningbo retail destination Nordic Books as a celebration of Nordic design and culture, as well as of its historic building’s past. We spoke with studio founders Angela Lindahl and Yihan Xiang to find out more about the project and their unique approach
TROIS Cafe is a Tribute to Hong Kong’s Housing Estates
Designed by Nelson Chow, TROIS Cafe is an irresistible riot of brutalist geometry, bubblegum hues and handcrafted details
Gaga Toast Rises in Shenzhen
Realised by dongqi Design, new bakery Gaga Toast is designed entirely around the humble slice of toast, with a bread motif realised in everything from the swathes of bespoke brick to the branding and menu design. Studio creative director Yuan Yuan shares more about the project
Experiencing the Oeuvre of Maree Clarke
Hosted by the NGV, the first major retrospective of Aboriginal designer and artist Maree Clarke explores ideas of Country, culture and place, with over thirty years of Clarke’s work in addition to specially commissioned pieces
An Old Factory Becomes a Tech Hub
Beijing-based firm QUCESS Design has transformed an old factory into a new hub for tenants of the Beijing Research Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technology (BRIMET) in Beijing’s Haidian District. Here lead designer Li Yiming shares more about the ambitious project
André Fu-Designed SÉZANNE Opens in Tokyo
SÉZANNE, a new culinary hotspot serving haute cuisine by chef Daniel Calvert, opens at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, with intimate contemporary interiors by Hong Kong designer André Fu
A Shape-Shifting Basement Bookstore
In designing Mumokuteki Concept Bookstore, LUO studio emphasised the original materiality and created a system of rotating steel and glass walls to enhance shoppers’ experiences of the space. Studio founder and principal architect Luo Yujie share more about the project
Shades of Grey
Swathes of fair-faced concrete, white paint and warm timber characterise this serene Taipei apartment, realised by local firm CA Design. Designer Cheng Hao Chien shares more about the project
‘Wellness and Wellbeing’ with Ilse Crawford
Danish brand VOLA’s short film ‘Wellness and Wellbeing’ is presented by award-winning British designer Ilse Crawford and filmed at Ett Hem in Stockholm