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A Small Taipei Home Becomes a Creative Canvas
In this compact apartment in New Taipei City, HHH Design Lab has created multifunctional, open-plan spaces while keeping a sense of functional separation
This Singapore Home Epitomises Quiet Reflection
A highly intentional intervention by design studio Authors has transformed this modest HDB apartment in Singapore into a space that celebrates the calm passing of time
An Inspired Melbourne Renovation that Blends Contemporary and Heritage
A renovation of a Federation-style Melbourne home by Pohio Adams has realised the clients’ vision for a courtyard-style home that presents discreetly to the street and unfolds spectacularly at the rear
A Historic Beachside Cottage Inspired by the Mediterranean
On Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the architectural reimagining of a 19th-century stone cottage has transformed it into a flowing series of spaces that embody its seaside location
A Singaporean Apartment that Evokes Warmth and Nostalgia
Barebones Studio reconfigured this 1970s apartment to open the space, and used a nature-inspired palette to create a sense of warmth and calm. Creative director Eleven See tells us more
Hans J Wegner’s CH621 Swivel Chair Gets a New Lease on Life
Almost 80 years after the original, Carl Hansen & Søn re-releases Hans J Wegner’s CH621 swivel chair with a few contemporary updates to the iconic design
Adaptive Reuse Meets Outdoor Living on Shanghai's Waterfront
MVRDV, together with Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Atelier Deshaus and others, reimagine a former cement factory as an open-air retail and leisure complex along Shanghai’s West Bund
Slow Living
Sitting among the treetops, this home is shaped by memory and the slowing down of daily rituals. Originally built in the 1990s, it's now in its latest iteration by Orr Made, one that emphasises togetherness and rich, textured materiality tempered by moments of composure and retreat
A Cultural Confluence: Design Democracy 2025 Returns to Hyderabad
Now in its third and most ambitious edition, the fair reinforces its role as one of India’s foremost cultural forums, spotlighting interior design, architecture and craft-led innovation
André Fu Reimagines an Icon at Dusit Thani Bangkok
André Fu combines iconic details from the beloved landmark with his signature flair, creating a reimagined Dusit Thani that resonates with well-heeled Bangkokians and stylish travellers alike
This Family Home Blends Danish Design with Tropical Living
Monocot Studio and William Lau Architects demonstrate a restrained, thoughtful approach in this Singapore family home, where natural materials meet Danish furniture in a space environment rooted in craft and simplicity
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