Led by the city’s insatiable appetite for good food, it’s no surprise that Singapore’s restaurant and bar scene continues to flourish. Here are the newest standout spots, spaces that give as much attention to their interiors as their dishes

We round up some of our must-see events and installations during Singapore Design Week 2023, all taking place under the theme ‘Better by Design’

Linehouse redesigned of this four-storey home on Hong Kong Island to reflect its coastal context, creating an open, airy residence that privileges washed tones, tactile surfaces and ocean views. Studio co-founder Briar Hickling talks through the studio’s approach

New Hong Kong bar Artifact is a surreal, subterranean experience designed by Nelson Chow of NC Design + Architecture, who referenced underground waterways, sci-fi films and brutalist elements. Chow tells us more about the project

The Shishi-Iwa House brand continues to expand with the Ryue Nishizawa-designed No.03, and experiences that highlight the locality

Nitipattara Yensup designed this family home in Phuket by combining a relaxed but luxurious resort feel with the practical amenities needed for everyday life. Here the Thai designer shares more about his approach

Under the guidance of design director Justin Hutchinson, Australian brand Kett’s furniture is made in Melbourne but intended to be part of the wider design ecosystem

In central Bangkok, the looming demolition of a Chinese shrine on university land is exposing ideological fault lines between powerless communities and profit-hungry developers

In Seoul, multi-unit residential project Brighten N40 makes its home in a Jean-Michel Wilmotte-designed building with interiors by local studio INTG. Here INTG founders Daniel Song and Kate Cho tell us more about the Gallery House concept they developed for the units

In this Singapore home, L Architects injects bursts of delight into everyday functions with nature-filled corners and nostalgic references

Paris-based Studio Liaigre designed the new YAGEO Foundation centre in Taipei, an art and hospitality space to house the collection of Taiwanese entrepreneur and art collector Pierre Chen. Here studio creative director Frauke Meyer tells us more about the landmark project

Architecture and interior design firm via.’s new Hong Kong office sees a former industrial space transformed into a hybrid environment that encourages creative exchange. Here founder and architect Frank Leung tells us more

A facade of timber louvres distinguishes Masook House from its neighbours while harmonising with the surrounding context. Here Studio PATH founder Thanipath Thanawutimanas shares more about the project

Architect Fabian Tan renovated this home to open up to nature while meeting the various needs of the family. Here Tan shares more about his approach to the project

Somewhere Lombok is a new boutique hotel with a pared-back aesthetic that celebrates the natural beauty of the Indonesian island

In this apartment with a private garden in Shanghai's busy Huangpu district, Yatofu Creatives designed a city refuge where bespoke furniture and art take centre stage

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

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 

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

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