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Siwilai Radical Club Lands in Bangkok for Eating, Drinking and Dancing
Thai retail giant Central Group has collaborated with sustainability-focused partners for the newest incarnation of its Siwilai brand: Siwilai Radical Club, an all-day destination to eat, drink and dance in the heart of Bangkok
Oak Collection by Karimoku Brings a Finishing Touch Home
A new collection of oak items from Japanese brand Karimoku Furniture delivers solid, lasting pieces for the often-overlooked parts of a home
NoLo! Opens in Seoul Celebrating Drinking Without Alcohol
The global appetite for no- and low-alcohol beverages is manifesting in physical spaces such as new bar NoLo!
André Fu Designs a Sanctuary in the Sky for Claridge’s
Mayfair Art Deco icon Claridge’s gets a new duplex suite courtesy of Hong Kong designer André Fu
Championing Craft with Moire Rugs
Since its founding in 2018, Jakarta-based Moire Rugs has become a hub of creativity and textile production. CEO Tama Florentina, who studied in New Zealand and came to design through jewellery, established Moire after she spent time searching for a carpet that would embody her unique taste as a homeowner
Mina Park’s Baroo Reopens in LA
INTERIORS / The Only Way Is Up (OWIU) designed the latest iteration of Mina Park’s Los Angeles restaurant Baroo, a space that nods to Korean traditions and reflects both the warmth of a ‘hanok’ and the dynamism of South Korea. Here studio founders Amanda Gunawan and Joel Wong tell us more
A Family Home in Tokyo with An Inner Expansiveness
In a central residential suburb of Tokyo, architecture firm New Material Research Laboratory has designed a family home surrounding a central garden courtyard
Spruce Gallery is Manila’s Print Paradise
In Manila, new independent retailer and art space Spruce Gallery is a mecca for magazine lovers and an ode to the printed periodical
Capella Sydney is The City’s Grand Dame
BAR Studio and Make Architects have completed an ambitious redesign of a Sydney landmark for Capella Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Australia — and not a moment too soon
Taiwan Design Week 2023: In Conversation with Curator Victor Wu
‘Elastic Bridging’ was the theme of the inaugural Taiwan Design Week, which took place across multiple locations in Taipei this December. Design Anthology spoke with the event’s co-curator Victor Wu, founder of Atelier TBD, about the curation of the showcase and the current state of design in Taiwan
ST. ALi & The Queen Embraces a Communal European Feel
Fiona Lynch Office’s latest collaboration with coffee icon ST. ALi affectionately highlights the history and community of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market. Director Fiona Lynch tells us more
MPavilion 10 by Tadao Ando Celebrates Its Environs
Melbourne's MPavilion celebrates its tenth annual commission with Japanese Pritzker Prize laureate Tadao Ando’s first built structure in Australia. Design Anthology speaks with Ando about his elegant concrete pavilion
Samuel Ross and Kohler Launch the Formation 01 Faucet
British artist and designer Dr Samuel Ross’s studio SR_A and Kohler have developed a sculptural new faucet that was unveiled at Design Miami/ 2023
A Sensitive Renovation in Taipei
In the old part of the gleaming capital, horizontal studio transformed the client’s decades-old childhood home into a contemporary space with reverence for the family’s shared memories. We spoke to the team at horizontal about the project
An Intimate, Multi-Generational Office
Hong Kong design firm Lim + Lu drew on its client’s cherished memories to create this family office. Founders Elaine Lu and Vince Lim tell us more
Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park Brings Nature to the City
The cult brand’s new hotel was designed by Keiji Ashizawa Design and Norm Architects, and overlooks the green swath of Yoyogi Park
A Tranquil Cafe in Downtown Bangkok
KIF cafe brings a green aesthetic and laid-back philosophy to the heart of Ekkamai. STUDIO 1:10 co-founders Joko Tandijono & Paula Barrionuevo tell us more
Hong Kong Design Festival deTour’s 2023 Edition
The 2023 edition of deTour, PMQ’s annual design festival, celebrates craft and design innovation through the theme New Know How
A Look Inside Maroon Optique
In Kuala Lumpur, Maroon Optique’s Taman Tun Dr. Ismail store privileges material and craft, with swathes of stone, plywood and steel and intriguing details. Here Wuuu Studio director Dom Tee tells us more about the project
Serene Dining at Chao Restaurant
Chao Restaurant in Shanghai was designed by Atelier xy to be an elegant reprieve from the city, offering guests a calm, quiet dining experience. Studio co-founder Yuyang Wang tells us more about the project