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Aesop’s Collaboration with Other Matter Arrives in Singapore
A trio of Aesop stores in Singapore pay homage to the brand’s Geranium Leaf Body Care range this month, in an ongoing collaboration with Melbourne design studio Other Matter, coinciding with Singapore Design Week
The Weave of Time
Indonesian weaving atelier BYO Living works at the intersection of design, craft and engineering to bring the heritage craft to contemporary projects.
A Lounge That Evokes Its Locale
In the heart of Ginza, I In’s lounge for luxury retailer Matsuya and credit card company JCB realises the studio’s vision of contemporary Japanese luxury
Design Anthology Awards 2025: Announcing the Finalists
Out of the hundreds of submissions we’ve received from around the Asia Pacific region, we now reveal the finalists in each category of the Design Anthology Awards 2025
A Call to Preserve Kenzo Tange’s Modernist Ship Gymnasium
The longstanding symbol of Japan’s post-war creative resurgence is at risk of being demolished, but a campaign to save it is gathering pace
Timeless Elegance at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands
The redesign of the Marina Bay Sands guestrooms and suites is marked by attention to the smallest detail.
An Urban Apartment that Mirrors the City
A compact apartment in Shanghai has been revitalised for contemporary urban living with a considered spatial intervention by Mountain Soil Interior Design
Celebrating Creativity & Collaboration
Indonesia Design Week returns in 2025 with an expansive line-up of engaging events and programmes.
Emerge in Focus: In Conversation with Curators Edwin Low and Suzy Annetta
In the lead up to the 2025 edition of Southeast Asian design showcase Emerge, taking place as part of Singapore Design Week, curators Edwin Low and Suzy Annetta reflect on the region’s design landscape and Emerge’s place in it
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