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At Home on the River
This home by Lijo Reny Architects forges a deep connection with the Manimala River
A Home Outside Hyderabad That’s One with Nature
A quiet village on the outskirts of Hyderabad became the site of this striking modernist weekend home by 23 Degrees Design Shift
A Curator’s Reflections on Southeast Asian Design
In the lead up to the fourth edition of this expansive Southeast Asian design showcase, founding curator Suzy Annetta shares her perspective on three years of Emerge
Plant Life
L Architects transformed a petite apartment into a biophilic space inspired by Singapore’s parks of yore
Light Years
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.
This Kuala Lumpur Apartment Embodies the Colourful Spirit of Friendship
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
A Modernist Monolith Opens to Reveal a Luxury Sanctuary
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
Design Mumbai 2025 Brings India to the World — and the World to India
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
This Converted Annex in Osaka is a Beautiful Blend of Tradition and Playfulness
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
Natural Materials and Local Craft Define This Yogyakarta Retreat
Soil and Sand is a serene retreat inspired by Mediterranean-style slow living, where natural materials and handcrafted touches help guests disconnect
The City: Seoul, South Korea
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
This Designer’s Home Reflects an Evolving Relationship with Space
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.
Checking in at The Emory, Maybourne’s newest London property
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
A Work of Substance Designs House of Shinsegae in Seoul
Designed by A Work of Substance, retail concept House of Shinsegae belies its bustling urban surrounds
Wuuu Studio Celebrates the Optimism and Creative Spirit of Mid-Century Design in this Kuala Lumpur Apartment
Wuuu Studio has transformed a Kuala Lumpur apartment with a mid-century-inspired palette
Z Museum’s Woven Facade Echoes the Art Collection Within
In a remote mountain village, Team_Bldg has transformed a 1990s structure into a textile museum whose woven facade echoes the art collection within
Pritzker Prize Winner Riken Yamamoto on Designing for the Community
The 2024 laureate speaks to us at Singapore Archifest about good design and how we can make cities work
A Country Home Characterised by Simplicity, Restraint and Connection to Place
Ochre House by MyMyMy pushes the Australian vernacular forward, creating a robust yet refined space that feels perfectly at home in the landscape
Material Allure
Heami Lee’s silver vessels are marked by their restraint and simplicity, qualities that hint at the time-honoured process behind their creation.