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Haus Atelier Crafts a Modern Farmhouse in Singapore
Inspired by European architecture and Mediterranean landscapes, Haus Atelier transforms a family home into a sanctuary of quiet warmth, where natural textures, soft light and lived-in elegance define every space
The Wes Studios First Concept Store Finds Beauty in Simplicity
Kuala Lumpur fashion label The Wes Studio has opened its first concept store in Petaling Street, designed by Malaysian interior architects Wunderwall Design
A Trophy That Celebrates Creativity and Care
The Design Anthology Awards honour not only the visionaries shaping their fields, but also the materials, methods and processes that give their work meaning. This year’s trophy reflects that philosophy, turning recycled plastic into an emblem of creativity, care and ingenuity
Fashion Studio Kaarem Perfects the Art of Blind Stitching
Bustling Ho Chi Minh City has become home to fashion brand Kaarem, which defines itself by its slow approach.
Checking In: Peerless Accommodation from Around the World
Our pick of the latest design-forward lodgings from around the world
This Ironbark-Clad Home is A Robust Sanctuary for a Busy Family
Ironbark House, set on the coast of Victoria, was designed by Not All Architecture with connection in mind — both within its family and to the landscape
Inner Mongolian Hotel The Little Wild One Gives New Life to an Abandoned City
The Little Wild One transforms a previously abandoned architectural experiment into a womb-like retreat. Created by Ming Zhou of Enviro Tec, the design draws inspiration from the texture of the surrounding sand and the colour of the evening sunset
Oblivion Lab Crafts a Sculptural Sanctuary in Eastern Singapore
Drawing on inspiration from brutalism and mid-century modernism, Oblivion Lab has transformed a typical Singapore apartment into a monolithic yet soulful home shaped by light and the rituals of daily life
The National University of Singapore’s Yusof Ishak House Has Been Transformed Into A Sustainable Landmark
Yusof Ishak House has been reimagined by design architect Erik L’Heureux as a net zero-energy building, while paying homage to the iconic commons hub’s historic identity
Shanghai’s Bella Villa is a Quiet Sanctuary for Postpartum Care
Designed by Shanghai’s Yue Studio, Bella Villa has given a second life to a century-old villa, now a peaceful retreat for new parents
The List: Our Editors’ Guide to What to See, Where to Go and What to Read in November and Beyond
The monthly briefing from Design Anthology’s editors on the most interesting things to see, places to go and books to read
What Makes A Neighbourhood?
This month, editor-in-chief Jeremy Smart has been thinking hard about what separates neighbourhoods that feel lived-in from those that merely look the part. The answer? Patience, good tenants and a willingness to let people make it their own
Jean-Louis Deniot Designs a Glamorous, Green Restaurant in Hong Kong’s The Legacy
The elegant grounds of Château de Chantilly inspired designer Jean-Louis Deniot to infuse a signature restaurant for Henderson Land with dynamic garden motifs
Soil Nihonbashi Offers Travellers a Soft Landing
In Tokyo’s Nihonbashi, developer Staple reimagines urban hospitality with Soil — a sensitively designed hotel by Kiyoaki Takeda that grows naturally from its neighbourhood loam
New Shapes for the Art Biennial in Uzbekistan
Drawing more than half a million visitors in its first month — mostly locals and first-time art show visitors — the inaugural Bukhara Biennial, entitled Recipes for Broken Hearts, proposes a more measured, sustainable approach to exhibition-making — and unmaking
Inside an Art-Lover’s Studio in Singapore
This Singapore apartment, designed by multidisciplinary studio Sujonohun, was crafted around some of the owner’s favourite art pieces, pulling colours and thematic inspiration into the surrounding architecture and furniture to create a cohesive and sumptuous home
Vacation Mode: Our Editors’ Pick of Holiday Essentials
Whether you’re packing for an energetic city sojourn or languid days by the water, our edit of vacation essentials will see you through the next holiday season.
Indian Mountain Resort Amaya is On Top of the World
Master planned by Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai and opened in late 2022, the mountain resort of Amaya now has a series of new villas by Voon Wong of London’s Viewport Studio that complement the property’s idyllic, enduring character
Mirove Artisanal Kitchen Captures the Soul of Jaipur
Pantone Collective’s recent restaurant project in Jaipur draws inspiration from the colour and texture of the city surrounding it, creating a modern tribute to a historic setting
Between Memory and Landscape: A Reimagined Homestead
Deeply embedded within the agricultural and seasonal rhythms of the Barossa Valley, RM House is a reimagining of a home that honours the enduring nostalgia of the Australian landscape, a removed retreat that feels both grounded in place and outwardly expansive