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A Narrow and Neat Family Home in Shanghai
In Shanghai’s former French Concession, local studio Offhand Practice turned this narrow apartment into a bright and cleverly designed family home. Here studio co-founders Yuan Yuan and Nie Xuan explain their approach
Clarence Opens in Hong Kong
In new restaurant Clarence, Chef Olivier Elzer presents his French-Japanese cuisine in a rustic, contemporary space designed by In Situ & Partners
A Home for Going with the Flow
Williams Burton Leopardi reworked this heritage apartment in Adelaide to create an enhanced sense of flow that suits its owner and her lifestyle
The Woven World of Dahye Jeong
We get to know South Korean weaver Dahye Jeong, the winner of this year’s Loewe Foundation Craft Prize known for her delicate horsehair creations
A Gallery-Inspired Home
Emulating the clean-lined and minimal aesthetic of an art gallery, the Tapei home of designer Chih-Hao Tseng is a tactful exercise in restraint and functionality
A Historic Apartment Redesigned for Modern Living
This apartment in Robin Boyd’s Domain Park Flats in South Yarra was refurbished by local firm S&K Group to become a contemporary, warm residence within the historic shell
A Desert-Inspired Home in the Mangroves
With sandy palettes and a minimalist design ethos, this Mumbai apartment by Studio Nishita Kamdar is a stark antithesis to its lush surroundings
A Modular Jewellery Store in Chengdu
Shanghai-based ATMOSPHERE Architects designed jewellery store KVK’s new Chengdu retail space by combining a futuristic modular scheme with a bold design language. Here studio founder Tommy Yu talks us through the project
Holistic Care
Designed by local firm Biasol, Insight Body and Mind is a serene wellness studio that combines psychology services with mindful movement classes. Here designer Jean-Pierre Biasol tells us more
A 19th-century Townhouse Becomes an Eyewear Shop
In a classic townhouse in Belgravia, this new outpost of British eyewear brand Cubitts was designed by Child Studio to balance traditional Georgian architecture with modernist design features. Here co-founders Che Huang and Alexy Kos tell us more about the project
Milan Design Week 2022: Editor’s Picks
Milan Design Week returned in full force this June, the city and Rho coming alive with the very best the design world has to offer. Here are some of our managing editor’s highlights from the week that was
Common Zhang Unfurls Behind a Hidden Staircase
Designed by Shanghai firm Offhand Practice, fashion brand Common Zhang’s store stands out in its mall location thanks to a unique spiral staircase hidden behind a stone facade
A Coastal Retreat
The owners of design practice MANNA MADE have made their Mornington Peninsula home a peaceful refuge where they can reset and connect with nature
Rough Meets Refined at Kermis
In designing new Tokyo restaurant Kermis, PANOF Design reinterprets Japanese aesthetics by combining recycled elements with more delicate pieces. Here head designer Yoshiaki Soma tells us more about the project
A Disco-Inspired Sichuan Restaurant in Hong Kong
The latest concept by Black Sheep Restaurants, Grand Majestic Sichuan reinterprets the glamour of the 70s in a striking space by Sydney-based designer Melissa Collison. Here she tells us more about the project
Reimagining the Chinese Zodiac
Participating in Hong Kong’s Design Trust Futures Studio (DTFS) programme, 12 design teams reinterpreted Chinese zodiac animals through a six-month collaborative mentorship programme bridging heritage, tradition and innovation
A Victorian Cottage Becomes a Peaceful Family Home
For her family home in East Melbourne, Studio Amble principal Charlotte Weatherley renovated a Victorian cottage to become a bright and understated space connected to the outdoors. Here she tells us more about this personal project
A Studio for the Body and Mind
Designed by Studio Kanta, Stretch & Flow is a yoga studio and clinic where light, earthy hues and natural textures create a sense of respite for body and mind. Here studio principal Adrien Kent tells us more about the project
EMERGE Explores Contemporary Material Culture in Southeast Asia
Curated by Design Anthology editor-in-chief Suzy Annetta as part of Singapore’s FIND – Design Fair Asia in September, EMERGE will shine a spotlight on emerging designers from Southeast Asia