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A Timeworn Home Gets a Timeless Restoration
Amit Khanna Design Associates revived this old home in Delhi to be a minimalist but comfortable haven in line with the client’s request for the frugal, local and refined. Here associate architect Aishwarya Rajendrakumar shares more
Melbourne’s Ritz-Carlton Tells the Story of the City
BAR Studio’s design of the new Ritz-Carlton in Melbourne pays homage to the history and culture of the city, with symbolic motifs and a curated art collection
Room III and Kappou Mu Form A Nature-Inspired Dining Space
In H-Zentre in the heart of Hong Kong’s bustling Tsim Sha Tsui, Minus Workshop has created a striking new Japanese gastro bar. Founder Kevin You tells us more
A Home-Like Office for Rosewood Hotels
Multidisciplinary Hong Kong studio Lim + Lu has created a warm, welcoming space at Rosewood Hotels’ Hong Kong headquarters. Co-founder Elaine Lu shares more about the project
3 Days of Design 2023
The biggest event in Denmark’s design calendar showcased the work of nearly 300 brands across 13 districts; here's what stood out
Manlijhwa Fuses Korean Tradition with Modernity
In Seoul’s downtown Jongno-gu, Teo Yang Studio has realised an elegant, contemporary restaurant that pays tribute to Korean architectural vernacular
Inside Aesop’s New Melbourne Headquarters
Since its founding in 1987, Antipodean skincare brand Aesop has been renowned for its commitment to both design and hospitality. Its new headquarters and laboratory in Melbourne’s Collingwood reflect this long-standing commitment to the creative and the considered
Minotti Presents The Grand Tour
On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, Italian furniture brand Minotti released The Grand Tour, a short film showcasing the 2023 Collection and timeless Minotti classics in five evocative locations
Back to the Future
Each year the world’s design industry converges in Milan to ask what’s next. This year a better question might have been ‘How did we get here?’
The Global Monument Design Competition Finalists Announced
The top 20 designs for a new monument at Da Lat’s Valley of Love have been selected as part of the Global Monument Design Competition, with the winner announced at the end of June
A Perfect Cube
In Canggu, Studio Jencquel designed this home as a perfect cube, its geometric elements tempered with softer details befitting its tropical location. Here studio founder Maximilian Jencquel tells us more
Melbourne Design Week 2023: Editor’s Picks
This year’s Melbourne Design Week was an insightful look into the diversity and quality of work being produced by Australian designers, providing a snapshot of the industry’s progression and maturity. Here we round up some of our highlights from the 2023 edition
A Sophisticated Apartment in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels
In Hong Kong’s upscale Mid-Levels, local interior studio hoo realised a sophisticated retro-meets-modern family home. Studio founder YC Chen tells us more about the project
Neri&Hu Designs a Restaurant Inspired by Nature
In Central, Hong Kong, Michelin-starred French chef David Toutain’s first overseas restaurant Feuille was designed by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office to be a multisensorial celebration of nature
A Bali Family Home Celebrating Togetherness
On the coast of Bali, Jakarta-based architectural studio ASIMAPRA designed a contemporary family villa that aims to foster closeness and privacy. Studio founder Andre Simapranata shares more about the project
Milan Design Week: Spotlight on Asia Pacific
Our editors round up their highlights from the Asia Pacific presence at Milan Design Week 2023
A Modern Hanok Hotel in the Heart of Seoul
Tucked away in Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village, this hanok hotel realised by local design firm Kilyeon reinvents the traditional hanok home for the modern traveller
This Singapore Apartment Was Designed as A Tropical Escape
In Singapore, local interior design firm Studio Metanoia took inspiration from Eastern European villas and the wabi-sabi aesthetic to realise this couple’s apartment immersed in lush vegetation. Studio lead Cher Lin and interior designer Wei Ting Tan share more about the project
A Contemporary Tea Bar Celebrating Traditional Tea Culture
In Hong Kong’s Shek Tong Tsui, newly opened Plantation Tea Bar is a modern homage to the art of tea appreciation
A Compact but Generous Family Home
The new Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland family home of architect Oli Booth from Oli Booth Architecture is an ingenious example of how a living space can feel lofty and sophisticated despite its small footprint. Oli Booth shares more about the project