With growing international interest and a series of high-profile collaborations, craft and heritage remain at the heart of Kojima Shoten, the Kyoto lantern workshop whose history dates back to the late 18th century.

Our pick of the latest design-forward lodgings from around the world

Creative director Mandy Gioh enlisted longtime friend and Wunderwall Design co-founder Wil Ken Ee to transform her compact Bangsar apartment into a vibrant celebration of colour and reimagined nostalgic elements

In mountainous Himachal Pradesh, design studio Portal 92 has drawn on the area’s rich history and materiality to create a sleek, modernist home that pays homage to materiality, community and wellness

Taking place from 26–29 November, this year’s edition promises to build on the strong start of the 2024 version, bridging the country and region with the global design industry

The small annex of a house in Osaka has become a garden-facing haven with whimsical touches under the skilful and sensitive approach of design firm Nue

Soil and Sand is a serene retreat inspired by Mediterranean-style slow living, where natural materials and handcrafted touches help guests disconnect

A design-led tour of one destination, selected by our global contributors and team. In this first edition, we visit the South Korean capital of Seoul, notebook in hand

In Singapore, this 120-square-metre apartment belonging to designer Natalie Cheung of interior and architectural design practice Medium Specific reflects a quiet, carefully considered approach that prioritises adaptability and subtle material expression.

A global roster of top-tier designers unite in a Richard Rogers building to create The Emory, Maybourne’s newest London property, offering a hospitality experience that feels less like a hotel and more like home

Designed by A Work of Substance, retail concept House of Shinsegae belies its bustling urban surrounds

Wuuu Studio has transformed a Kuala Lumpur apartment with a mid-century-inspired palette

In a remote mountain village, Team_Bldg has transformed a 1990s structure into a textile museum whose woven facade echoes the art collection within

The 2024 laureate speaks to us at Singapore Archifest about good design and how we can make cities work

Ochre House by MyMyMy pushes the Australian vernacular forward, creating a robust yet refined space that feels perfectly at home in the landscape

Heami Lee’s silver vessels are marked by their restraint and simplicity, qualities that hint at the time-honoured process behind their creation.

Cadence & Co has sensitively preserved a landmark Georgian Revival home in Sydney’s North Shore while transforming it for contemporary family life

Norlha weaves new life into Tibetan heritage, redefining modern luxury by preserving age-old traditions in its khullu yak wool garments

If you’re heading to Copenhagen for 3daysofdesign or if you’re just looking for some armchair travel inspiration, we’ve rounded up our favourite places to stay, shop, eat, drink and see in this comprehensive city guide

Brewin Design Office’s concept for the home of a well-travelled professional creates an open, fluid space that maximises both functionality and natural light