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A Minimalist Mountain Retreat in Hong Kong
M.R. Studio has created an apartment that pays homage to minimalism but balances it with tasteful bespoke touches. Principal Myron Kwan tells us more
Emerge 2024 Explores The Notion of Value through Its Theme ‘These Precious Things’
Curated by Design Anthology co-founder Suzy Annetta, as part of Singapore’s FIND – Design Fair Asia in September, Emerge shines a spotlight on recently graduated and emerging designers from Southeast Asia. We speak with Suzy and curatorial assistant Alysia Soon to find out more
A Hong Kong Home That’s Cosy and Calm
In Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun, ABT Design has created a minimal, calming space full of curves and natural light
A Bali Home That Honours Indonesian Heritage
Atelier Alejandro Borrego shines a light on local materials and craft in this serene residence that blurs the indoors and outdoors
A Bamboo Sanctuary in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong’s Lohas Park, a brief focused on mindfulness and simplicity has resulted in a unique space by Canter & Gallop Design that evokes a cabin in a bamboo forest
Sher Maker Celebrates Tradition and Craft in Aesop Thonglor
Chiang Mai-based firm Sher Maker is behind the cult skincare brand’s first street-level store in the Thai capital, and the architects’ commitment to local materials and craft resonates with Aesop’s own approach
A Maximalist Affair at Melt
In Noida’s Skymark building, Melt evokes the movement and textures of the bar’s signature chocolate cocktails and desserts. Here Pantone Collective founder Tanya Chutani tells us more about her studio’s concept
High Design Meets Flea Market Finds in this Melbourne Home
Simone Haag and her team have an enviable flair for styling. This Melbourne home, where international design mixes with Parisian flea market finds, is yet another example of that prowess. She shares more about the project and some of its highlights
A Tapestry of Old and New
In this Taipei apartment, Horizontal Studio blends modern design principles with the building’s original architectural elements to create a layered, characterful home
An Architectural-Style Blue Bottle Café by Keiji Ashizawa Design
The New Blue Bottle Coffee venue in Nagoya was realised in local materials by Keiji Ashizawa Design, and aimed at a diverse crowd. Founder Keiji Ashizawa takes us behind the scenes
Art and Design Converge in Osaka
Osaka Art & Design returns for a second year, bringing together culture, craft and commerce under the theme of ‘resonance’
A Calming Space Near the Indian Coast
The verdant Mangaluru landscape forms a dramatic backdrop for this calming, minimal space by Studio Das. Founder Rishita Das tells us more
Basao’s New Teahouse in Xiamen is a Living Room for the City
Basao’s new teahouse in Xiamen is the latest in a partnership between the brand and design studio Building Narrative
A Petite Pad in Sydney’s Millers Point
BMH Designs transformed this one-bedroom apartment in Sydney’s Millers Point into a stylish city getaway
Pouyuenji Opens First Store in Kyoto Guided by Tony Chi
Taiwanese tea purveyor Pouyuenji has opened its first physical location in Kyoto, under the creative guidance of illustrious designer Tony Chi
Step Inside Dome at Bali’s Desa Potato Head
The latest from Indonesian hospitality heavyweight Potato Head, Dome is a new restaurant and natural wine bar in the OMA-designed cavern at Seminyak’s Desa Potato Head
A New Generation of Cabin Interiors Takes Flight at Korean Air
Korean Air‘s new cabin interiors reflect a modern, forward-looking airline that focuses on creating spaces with both material and aesthetic longevity
Taking Up Residence in Hong Kong
New brand Permanent Resident brings a stylish take to upcycled, pre-owned and vintage furniture
Tactility Abounds in this Mumbai Apartment
Krishna Mistry and Anand Jariwala, principal architects of Gujarat-based Dot, have created a tranquil home from a high-rise apartment in Mumbai
A Hong Kong Duplex with a View
This Hong Kong apartment enjoys striking 180-degree harbour views and was designed by local studio JAAK to maximise the indoor-outdoor feel. Studio co-founder Calvin Cheng shares more about the project