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Urban Shelter
In Taipei, local design firm NestSpace Design gave a fresh look to this compact apartment, mixing an open, bright layout with references to the neighbourhood’s traditional architecture
A Clay-Clad Aesop Store in Nagoya
Koichi Futatsumata of Fukuoka firm CASE-REAL designed Aesop’s new Nagoya store using local soil as the main material
The Cambium is a Sanctuary for Professionals
Designed by Melbourne-based studio Carr, The Cambium is a considered retreat for professionals looking to recalibrate and refresh
Ensemble Ushers in a New Era
Realised by Sona Reddy, fashion brand Ensemble’s new concept store in Hyderabad’s trendy Banjara Hills celebrates contemporary Indian design rooted in heritage
Celebrating Interior Design in the Region
The Society of Interior Designers Singapore (SIDS) announces the winners of its Singapore Interior Design Awards (SIDA) 2022, as well as the launch of a new initiative to nurture local talent
Victoria’s Historic Portarlington Grand Hotel Gets a Modern Revival
In redesigning the Portarlington Grand Hotel, Technē Architecture + Interior Design took its cues from the seaside location, using bright and breezy colours throughout
A Home for Art and Solitude
Architect Chun Hooi Tan of Core Design Workshop remodelled his Subang Jaya family home to embrace a more introverted lifestyle while making space for the extensive contemporary art and design collection he shares with his wife
Make, Eat, Play at 51 Tras
Designed by local studio SILO, new Singaporean event and dining space 51 Tras is rooted in the collaborative act of creating
Tattu is a Courtyard House in the Sky
At new London restaurant Tattu, Joyce Wang Studio has recreated a traditional Chinese courtyard home realised in sultry materials and jewels tones for a sleek dining experience overlooking the city
An Urban Showroom Inspired by Nature
In the heart of Chengdu, this airy showroom designed by Shanghai-based firm ATMOSPHERE Architects for local fashion label hug is infused with references to both nature and the city. Here studio founder Tommy Yu tells us more about the project
Beyond the Surface
Architectural surface specialist Cosentino's innovative new Dekton® range combines nature, craft and technology
A Feng Shui Family Home in Bangkok
In Bangkok, local architecture and interiors studio ANONYM designed this family home according to feng shui principles, blending ancient traditions with modern and elegant forms
An Insider’s Guide to Singapore Design Week 2022
After a two-year hiatus, Singapore Design Week is returning in September 2022 with a robust programme of festivals, forums, events and more
Sustainable Design China Summit Launches in September
The fifth edition of Design China Beijing will take the form of the Sustainable Design China Summit, with more than 70 speakers and thought leaders exploring design topics through the lens of sustainability
Life in Greyscale
Designer Joey Khu has taken a light and shiny approach to this Singapore apartment, with cement and steel backgrounding statement pieces and splashes of colour
Vintage Soul in Tokyo
Yokohama-based studio moss. transformed a 1970s condominium in the heart of Tokyo’s Magome to become a modern, open-concept apartment filled with natural light
An Inward-Facing Retreat
Edward Limantoro of TEMAarchitects designed his Surabaya home as a secluded retreat filled with lush greenery. Here he shares more about his approach
Alexis Dornier Sees Lamps in a New Light
We speak with architectural designer Alexis Dornier about his recently launched ‘Tamashī Jiwa — the souls of space’ series of banana paper lamps
Night Hawk Opens in Singapore
In Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar, new bar Night Hawk is inspired by the moody atmosphere of its namesake Edward Hopper painting. Designer Jimin Fadjar of Dinding Design Office shares more about the project