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A Heritage Villa Becomes a Mixed-Use Space
In Ho Chi Minh City, The Lab Saigon designed Sun Life Insurance’s new mixed-use space De La Sól, which houses exhibition areas, a cafe and retail spaces. Here lead architects Hung Le and Tram Dang tell us more about the project
This Petite Apartment Harnesses the Light
CA Interior Design enhanced the small footprint of this two-bedroom Taipei apartment by optimising the flow of natural light, bringing a sense of fluidity to the space
This Singapore Duplex Invites Nature In
On the outskirts of Singapore, Right Angle Studio designed this airy, serene duplex with a seamless connection to the outdoors. Here design director Alex Liu and art and business director Jay Liu share more about the project
A Meditative Oasis
In designing this home in a remote rural area near Ahmedabad, local studio Design ni Dukaan attempted a study in ‘non-architecture’, focusing on the quality of spaces in the inward-looking structure. Here principal and founder Veeram Shah tells us more about his approach
A Hjgher Meaning
Singaporean creative consultancy Hjgher works across brand strategy, interior design and art direction, with every project emphasising authentic voices and meaningful experiences
A Heritage Apartment Becomes an Open and Functional Sanctuary
In Shanghai’s former French Concession, local studio KASA&SAMA Design turned a heritage apartment into a modern, open space inspired by the building’s historical features. Studio co-founder and art director Lucas Lu and co-founder Yijie Zou tell us more about the project
The Global Monument Design Competition Will See a New Love-Inspired Landmark Built in Da Lat
Launched on 7 March, the Global Monument Design Competition calls on designers and architects to pay homage to the city of Da Lat through a monument inspired by love
Shades of Green Define This Modern Family Apartment
Designed by local studio hoo, this family apartment in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels pairs bright green hues with vibrant wallpapers and polished timber and metallic accents. Studio founder YC Chen shares more about the project
A Victorian Terrace Gets a Contemporary Refresh
In Melbourne’s Prahran, multidisciplinary firm Mim Design reimagined a Victorian terrace by balancing the home’s bold heritage features with a refined and contemporary design language
Le Sélect is an Ode to Natural Stone
Designed by ATMOSPHERE Architects, the ethereal interiors of Chengdu concept store Le Sélect’s new location are inspired by the tones, shapes and textures of a natural mine. Here studio founder Tommy Yu tells us more
Design Trust’s Annual Fundraising Gala and Auction Return
Hong Kong charity Design Trust’s annual gala will see 45 lots of exceptional art, furniture and other limited-edition pieces auctioned to raise funds for ongoing design research, community projects and cross-cultural programmes
Balanced Geometry
In Cibubur in West Java, architecture practice Studio MMAR has designed a singular trapezoid-shaped house for a family of five, reconciling bold architectural exploration with traditional expectations. Here studio principal Buyung Anggi tells us more
Designed for Family Life
Realised by Porebski Architects, this family home near Sydney’s Queens Park is defined by modern, open-plan and light-filled living spaces connected to lush outdoor areas. Here studio director Alex Porebski shares more about the project
Hong Kong’s Harbourfront Spaces Get a Community-Driven Update
Creativity, community and inclusivity are the watchwords of Hong Kong’s Harbourfront Shared Spaces, playful and engaging public spaces by the sea
A Brooklyn Townhouse Reimagined
Frederick Tang Architecture redesigned this Georgian-style townhouse in Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill to be a geometric, intimate and adaptable family home. Here directors Frederick Tang and Barbara Reyes tell us more about the project
A Mediterranean-Inspired Home in Mumbai
Local firm Studio Hasta designed this family home in Mumbai’s Malabar Hill with an organic, coastal aesthetic. Here studio founder Nishil Shah shares more about the project
A Quiet Getaway in the Woods
Designed by owner Mark Panckhurst and architect Mitchell Coll of Fabric, BIV Punakaiki on Aotearoa New Zealand’s West Coast is a secluded getaway that embraces the rhythms of nature and a slower pace of life
Coffee Culture
Designed by M.R. Studio, local coffee roastery Cupping Room’s new location at the Hong Kong Palace Museum blends elements of traditional Chinese architecture with modern flair. Studio founder Myron Kwan tells us more about the project
Staying for Coffee
Designed by Tsukurto, Homeground Coffee Roasters’ new location in Singapore feels more like visiting someone’s home
A Sculptural Journey
In Singapore, Open Studio took a sensory, storytelling approach to designing Seroja, a new restaurant celebrating the flavours and culture of the Malay Archipelago. Here studio lead Jun Nan Lam tells us more about the project