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FREE-MAN and studiojos Launch Sphaira
Design gallery FREE-MAN and multidisciplinary practice studiojos have launched a range of striking spherical furniture and lighting in natural materials inspired by ancient Greece
A Glass House that Embraces Nature
Just outside of Bangkok, this modern home by architecture and interiors studio ANONYM is nestled within a lush shared property that inspired its outward-focused design. Studio co-founder and design director Phongphat Ueasangkhomset tells us more about the design process
Original BTC Opens a Taichung Showroom
For British lighting brand Original BTC’s new Taichung showroom, design firm Tuo Yuan Studio turned a former American military residence into a retail space that celebrates both British craft and Taiwanese heritage. Here, design director Hsichin Chuang tells us more about the renovation
The Surf Yamba Opens in Coastal New South Wales
The Surf Yamba is a contemporary Australian hotel that marries relaxed coastal style with Mediterranean influences, its laid-back interiors courtesy of the Design King Company
Benetti Reinvents the Iconic Motopanfilo
Storied Italian yacht brand Benetti worked with Lazzarini Pickering Architetti to reinvent one of its most emblematic models from the sixties for modern-day sailing and luxury at sea
A Smart-Casual Taipei Home
Designed by local firm PhoebeSaysWow Architects Ltd., this family home in a newly developed area of Taipei City combines bright and airy spaces with modern applications of traditional craft. Here studio co-founder Shihhwa Hung shares more about the project
Design Anthology Awards 2021: Announcing the Finalists
After hundreds of submissions from Asia, Australia and New Zealand, our esteemed panel of industry experts has selected the finalists in each category of the Design Anthology Awards 2021
A Placid Place
Singapore-based shed studio has transformed the once siloed spaces of this dual-key apartment into a series of practical, peaceful pockets that suit its residents’ lifestyles
A Home with Influence
Overlooking Hong Kong’s Kowloon Park, this bright and minimalist home was designed by local studio Bean Buro for a lifestyle influencer and her family
A Sign of the Times
Responding to contemporary needs, Danish tap manufacturer VOLA introduces the sophisticated hand sanitiser dispenser RS11, a design-led take on the now ubiquitous item
A Window for All Seasons
JS Aluminium Window’s proprietary window systems bring security and comfort to Hong Kong homes, making the company a popular choice among developers, designers and architects
Asia Art Archive’s Annual Auction: Beyond the Fold
Asia Art Archive’s annual fundraiser will take place at the end of October 2021, with 48 works up for bid. Here we highlight the auction’s range of powerful paper-based pieces by women artists
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