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For the Love of Outdoor Living
In Armadale, this spacious family home designed by architecture firm Powell & Glenn embraces outdoor living through a series of free-flowing pavilions connected to lush gardens. Here the studio’s principal Ed Glenn and head of interiors Clementine Jacobs tell us more about the project
William Lim’s LIMBONSAI Partners with COLOURLIVING
Architect and artist William Lim’s bathroom brand LIMBONSAI has partnered with COLOURLIVING to launch a bathroom design, build and styling service, celebrating original Chinese design, craft and manufacturing. We spoke to Lim to find out more about the brand and its first collection
Design Shanghai Launches Design Shenzhen
Design Shanghai, one of Asia’s foremost design fairs, will launch Design Shenzhen in December 2022 with more than 200 participating brands and installations, making it the largest event of its kind in the city
Family Haven
Studio Prineas redesigned this home in Sydney’s McMahons Point to have a relaxed layout that takes advantage of beautiful harbour views. Here Eva-Marie Prineas tells us more about the project
Past and Present Collide in Artisan Lab
Nelson Chow of NC Design + Architecture has recently completed Artisan Lab, a Brutalism-inspired co-working space that nods to its location’s industrial heritage
A Restrained Retreat
Characterised by grey tones, a restrained material palette and natural finishes, this Ahmedabad apartment by local studio Designer's Circle is a cool, quiet escape in the city
Sweet Escape
Taiwanese chocolate brand Yu Chocolatier’s new Taipei store, designed by studio VVHH’s design director Chun Wei Tsai and chief designer Hsieh Hsin Hui, is an ode to the artisanal process of chocolate making. Here Chun Wei Tsai tells us more about their creative process for the project
André Fu Designs Claridge’s New Spa
Marking a new wellness chapter in the iconic hotel’s history, London’s Claridge’s has unveiled a new spa, its suitably elegant interiors realised by André Fu
Origin Opens in Kensington
London’s Royal Garden Hotel gets a new restaurant in the form of Origin, serving up seasonal British produce in a warm, subdued space designed by Viewport Studio. Here Viewport’s director Voon Wong shares more about the project
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