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Dowel Jones and Ries Launch Volta
Australian design brand Dowel Jones and Buenos Aires-based Ries have paired up to create Volta, a collection of tubular-framed furniture with contrasting autumnal upholstery
Celebrating the Wisdom of Kengo Kuma
The innovative spirit, fluid forms and sustainable approach of Japanese architect Kengo Kuma are extolled in a new anthology by TASCHEN that documents his complete works
Reinvigorating the Craft of Woodwork in Singapore
In Singapore, Roger&Sons is a second-generation woodworking studio helmed by three brothers who work to push boundaries and elevate the craft
A Minimalist Ode to Coffee Roasting
At Bangkok’s PAGA Microroastery, design consultancy Taste Space has created a multilevel monument to coffee, with solid bones, a transparent facade and milk-white interior. We spoke to the studio’s managing director Kijtanes Kajornrattanadech to find out more
An Apartment with a Simple and Sophisticated Approach
Using monochrome tones and uncluttered surfaces, Indian firm ns*a Architecture and Interiors has transformed this Mumbai apartment into a comfortable space for easy living. Here Neesha Alwani and Shruti Jalan share more about how they used balance and harmony as a key driver
Mixing it Up at Fugazzi
In Adelaide, studio -gram have fashioned the interiors of Fugazzi into a restaurant and bar where comfort and drama collide
An Old Japanese House Becomes a Ceramics Studio
With minimal intervention, architecture firm DDAA has managed to cleverly transform this old Japanese house in Hasami into an office and flexible, multi-use space for pottery brand Maruhiro. DDAA founder Daisuke Motogi, shares more about the project philosophy
Design PLANT at Bangkok Design Week
At this year’s edition of Bangkok Design Week, Design PLANT’s exhibition, curated by Decha Archjananun of THINKK Studio, showcased a series of sustainable, nature-inspired pieces by a crop of emerging talents
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