The
Design Anthology
Archive
Japan’s Modern Crafts Movement
Involving a string of high-profile creative directors, craftspeople and new generation artists, new festival Go for Kogei offers a contemporary take on Japan’s heritage of craft in the modern world. We explore its landmark design exhibition, and speak with participating designer Kenya Hara about his thoughts on modern craft
A Rustic Tap Room in Singapore
Located in Singapore’s Geylang neighbourhood, American Taproom is Hmlet Interiors' modern take on a rustic beer and whiskey bar. Here, interior designer Amelia Koo tells us more about her approach to bringing modern elements into the bar while maintaining its industrial roots
ISSEY MIYAKE Launches A-POC ABLE
The ISSEY MIYAKE brand A-POC has been a byword for boundary-pushing innovation for over 20 years — now the creative dialogue is set to deepen with this year’s launch of its latest brand: A-POC ABLE
Getting to Know Gunjan Gupta
New Delhi-based furniture designer Gunjan Gupta marries Indian craft with contemporary furniture design
Hong Kong Gets a Hot Pink Micro-Park
Launched under Hong Kong’s Design Trust Futures Studio (DTFS) programme, this new 376-square-meter micro-park stands out in one of Hong Kong’s densest districts thanks to its delightful hot pink hue
A Vibrant Family Izakaya
Set in a newly opened mall in Hong Kong’s Lohas Park, Wasyokuya Yamaichi is a family-oriented izakaya designed by local studio Minus Workshop. Here interior designer Kevin Yiu shares more about his approach to incorporating elements of Tokyo within the mall restaurant
Concrete Vision
In Perth’s beachside community of Scarborough, this robust family home is epic yet modest thanks to the thoughtful design by Carrier and Postmus Architects (CAPA). We spoke to practice director Steven Postmus to find out more
Trapeze Rec. Club Emphasises Wellness and Play
Designed by Parable, Trapeze Rec. Club is a new holistic fitness and wellness club in Singapore that breaks the mould of traditional wellness centres
An Experiential Bakery in a Historic Hutong
Shanghai-based studio Some Thoughts restored this Qing dynasty building in Chengdu’s historic Kuanzhai Alley into an experiential retail space for local bakery Holiland. Here studio founder Jingze Li share more about his approach to the project
A Taipei Home Inspired by a French Castle
Designed by local firm WID Architecture & Interior Design, this Taipei apartment takes design cues from a French chateau in the Loire Valley. Here studio founder Tommy Wang shares more about the project
At Estro, André Fu Goes Italian Maximal
At Estro, André Fu channels Chef Antimo Merone’s Neapolitan cooking into earthy, organic shapes, bold autumn hues and whimsical touches that evoke the traditional ‘salotto’
Design Meets Literature at Set of Six
New Singaporean cocktail parlour Set of Six was designed by Evgeniya Lazareva of Hot Design Folks to capture the sense of seafaring adventure in Joseph Conrad's namesake collection of short stories
A Traditional Warehouse Becomes a Cafe
On Japan’s Kyushu island, Fukuoka practice CASE-REAL transformed a traditional warehouse space that once housed a bank into a flagship store for MILKBREW COFFEE. Here designer Koichi Futatsumata shares more about the project
Getting to Know Nikhil Paul
New Delhi-based designer Nikhil Paul’s timeless lighting collection explores traditional craft and new technologies
Inside Latitude 22N
In this story from the Design Anthology print archive, we visit Latitude 22N in their Hong Kong ceramics workshop and artist studio
An Oasis of Calm Inside a Bustling Shopping Mall
In Hong Kong’s New Town Plaza, Minus Workshop’s Dab-pa is a Peking and Sichuan restaurant ensconced in greenery. Here, interior designer Kevin Yiu shares more
Open to All
Universal Design Studio has redefined the corporate lobby as a welcoming, public space within British Land's first net zero carbon development, 100 Liverpool Street
A Tong Lau Revisited
Root Design pays homage to Hong Kong’s distinct corner tong lau in this charming renovation project that remains faithful to the home’s original architectural features and triangular layout
An Inviting Bakery in a Converted Convent
A bakery, kitchen and specialty coffee bar designed by TERRE, Dough layers historic elements with modern elegance
A Goan Retreat with Mint and Cane Accents
Indian sensibilities combine with Portuguese architectural traditions in this serene vacation home designed by Mumbai-based Studio Flamingo. Here, studio partners Esha Pandya-Choksi and Aashni Kumar share more about their approach