Azucar is a modern “tong sui” store that has been serving Cantonese desserts in Macau for more than a decade. They have commissioned the Volks Design to develop their new establishment on the University of Macau’s Hengqin campus.   Inspired by the soup bowl that carries a Chinese dessert, the design team creates the brand’s sign […]

Located in Fukushima, Japan, Matsunaga Kiln produces a Japanese traditional pottery craft known as Obori Soma Ware with more than 300 years of history. Ten years after the 2011 Great Japanese Earthquake that had demolished the old property, the manufacturer is ready for a fresh new start. Hence, they commissioned Naoya Tochio and Teruo Akiyama […]

Goldmantis has built Huanghesong Cultural Theatre in Zhenghou, China which the design team drew inspiration from China’s infamous Yellow River (Huang He), the birthplace of Chinese civilisation. The aim of this theatre is to reconstruct the ritual and music culture from the Central Plains, and utilises modern technology to derive ancient music.  The term “quality” […]

Progressive Building Management Company (pbm) has won the Silver prize for the 2021’s APSDA Award’s Workspace Category for their project Boon Rawd Brewery’s new headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.  Boon Rawd Brewery has built its foundation in Thailand for 88 years as a beverage manufacturer. Due to the business’s expansion and digitalised work pattern, the company […]

    Filipino-American artist Cheyenne Concepcion launched the Reclaim Collection at WantedDesign Manhattan during New York Design Week 2022. This furniture collection includes a lounge chair, nesting stools, totemic sculptures and a mirror which were designed to fit a contemporary setting.  “This is one of the most famous chairs in the world, and it’s so […]

Awinic Electronics Shanghai had commissioned Time Image Space Design to modernise their headquarters. As technology companies give an impression of rational and cool to the general public, the client hopes to break this stereotype by adding a humanist touch to convey its new corporate image. The designer incorporates Awinic’s corporate brand culture into the workplace, […]

Sitting at first place in the residential category of APSDA Awards 2021 is Studio iF for Singapore’s project, Courtyard House. Located in the traditional Hutong area in Beijing, China, this private cluster of siheyuan (courtyard buildings) serves as a peaceful retreat from hectic city life. The overall design matches the client’s love for tea to […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation proudly presents the opening of the Hyatt Centric hotel in Ningbo, and the first Hyatt hotel in Mainland China. Located next to Tongxin Lake in Zhenhai’s thriving International Talent Park, the hotel serves as a starting point for adventurous tourists to learn more about Ningbo’s history and culture while experiencing a true […]

Securing the first place in the Retail category at the Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) awards 2021 is J.C. Architecture’s renovation project on Taipei’s Fine Art Museum’s historical souvenir store. Despite only occupying 0.2% of the museum at the corner of the museum lobby, the design team hopes to make the biggest impact while bringing […]