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A Home that Transcends Design Eras
This 1940s Melbourne home was remodelled by Therese Carrodus of Full of Grace Interiors to combine retro glamour and modern-day functionality
A Central Market for Our Times
One of Hong Kong’s oldest wet markets and an architectural landmark has received a contemporary renovation that pays homage to its history in a project spearheaded by Shadow Design and Chinachem Group
Design Anthology Launches on WeChat
Our all-new WeChat account brings select stories in simplified Chinese to a broader audience
The Revival of Woodcraft in Hong Kong
In recent years, traditional woodcraft has seen a resurgence in Hong Kong. We explore the stories of four contemporary carpenters who have made it their mission to preserve and perpetuate Hong Kong’s craft heritage
New Bali Bar Souvenir is a Nod to the Senses
Housed in Kinship Studio, a co-working space in Bali’s Berawa, Souvenir is an intimate, whimsical bar designed by local architecture and design practice ZXC Studio. Here studio founder Zhi Xiong Chan tells us more about the project
Serenity at Home
Located near a river in the heart of Taipei, this minimalist apartment by 317studio is inspired by the natural landscape and the idea of spiritual awakening. Here studio co-founder Kenny Yang tells us more about the project
A Hub for Family Life
South Australian design studio Enoki has created an understated new hub in this large Adelaide home so that the family can congregate together
A Hint of the Nordics in Tokyo
Copenhagen’s OEO Studio has distilled the perfect fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design and lifestyle elements into a serene and contemporary apartment renovation in central Tokyo
A 1930s Building Becomes to Masha Ma’s SPMA
Chinese designer Masha Ma has opened her first store in the heart of Shanghai’s former French Concession. Designed by atelier tao+c, SPMA makes its home in a 1930s building transformed to reflect both the modern brand and the historic building. Lead designer Yaqing Zeng tells us more
Lasvit Gets a New Hong Kong Lounge
The Czech lighting brand’s new Asian outpost is an inspiring space crafted to encourage collaboration and new ideas
An Eclectic Duplex in the Heart of Mumbai
Local firm Hiral Jobalia Studio paired sleek fixtures and plush materials with vibrant art and designer pieces to meet this family’s brief for ‘a modern space with a touch of luxury’. Here architect Hiral Jobalia shares more about the project
A Quirky Vase Project Celebrating Independent Makers
Australian designer Dale Hardiman and American artist and designer Mark Dineen have launched Sharefolder Fantasy, a global call out that has resulted in a digital exhibition of radical self-expression
Pizza for Peace at Pizza 4P's
Realised by Shanghai-based Red Design, the new Phnom Penh outpost of Pizza 4P's reflects the brand’s sustainable approach to food and design, with a zero-wase concept influenced by New Khmer Architecture
A Family Apartment with Room to Grow
Designed by local firm Right Angle Studio, this Singapore apartment at the top of a lush hill combines large open-plan volumes with simple, Japanese-inspired interiors. Here co-founders Alex and Jay Liu tell us more about the project
Wabi-Sabi is at the Heart of this Beijing Apartment
Realised by Tianjin-based studio Touch Design, this apartment reflects the characteristics of wabi-sabi through its restrained materials and colour palette. Here design director Ma Xin shares more about project
Collecting in the Age of Digital NFT Art
Newly launched digital art platform The MetaArt Club connects collectors with digital artists and their NFT collectible artworks
A Modern Yunnan Restaurant in the Heart of Shanghai
Overlooking the river on Shanghai’s North Bund, HONG 0871 pairs authentic Yunnan cuisine with contemporary interiors by Beijing-based IN • X. Here the studio’s creative director Wu Wei tells us more about the project
Spotlight on Snøhetta: The Art of Designing Public Space
During the recent Business of Design Week 2021, we met Snøhetta’s partner and managing director for Asia Robert Greenwood to discuss how the Norwegian design practice creates meaningful public spaces across borders and cultures
A Peaceful Ryokan by the Ocean
In the coastal city of Kamakura, this pair of modern Japanese houses designed by Tokyo-based firm G Architects Studio function as a peaceful residence and a tranquil seaside ryokan, kishi-ke. Here, studio founder Ryohei Tanaka shares more about the project
Spotlight on M+: Documenting Asia’s Design and Architecture History
During Business of Design Week 2021 we had the chance to sit down with Ikko Yokoyama, lead curator of design and architecture at M+, Hong Kong’s new museum of visual culture. Here Yokoyama talks about the curation process and the museum’s role in representing Asian artists and designers