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Baranowitz + Kronenberg unveiled the studio’s interior design concept for a 47 square metres urban refuge in the heart of Tel-Aviv. Situated in one of Tel-Aviv’s finest Art Deco buildings, in the vibrant Levontin neighbourhood, the …

Designed by Vermilion Zhou Design Group, the Crystal Orange Hotel in Zhongshan Park, Shanghai dazzles with the captivating iridescence of crystals, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere. It is precisely because of its purity, free from …

Designed by The Volks Design & Research Consulting, this WOSA stone showroom in Shanghai transports visitors through an artistic journey of diverse materials. Distinct structures showcase an array of stone varieties and their uses. A …

Bak Mei is a high-end Shunde cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Zhengzhou, China. For this restaurant, SALONE DEL SALON incorporated the brand’s local cultural roots into the design, employing an artistic and storytelling approach …

Set in one of Melbourne’s leafier suburbs, the Kernan Residence designed by Jack Fugaro Architect, spatially draws inspiration from the exterior sculptural form, achieving a sophisticated sense of calm through refined detailing and a rich material …

Beijing’s 798 Art District is a vibrant, influential art hub, as well as an industrial heritage park. It features a mix of industrial plants from various periods alongside art spaces that have been continually repurposed …

Designed by Japanese architectural firm G Architects Studio, this coffee stand belongs to AoQ, a new brand established by Suetomi, the renowned confectionery shop in Kyoto. The stand is on Karasuma-dori street, which runs from the …

Designed by ZN Design, this project, named “Wisdom Gate Urban Cultural Salon”, serves as the headquarters for a music education brand, specialising in classical music, orchestral music, piano, voice, media, film, television and opera. Located in the …

Saga Bakery, located in Jayapura, at the furthest end of Indonesia, offers a national-class bakery experience that elevates the retail landscape in the city while still experiencing the traditional Papuan touch of delicacy. Designed by …

SAVHE, means “breathe” in the Lisu dialect of Yunan. Embracing the connotation of SAVHE’s brand name, TOMO Design injects new interpretations into the space, harmonising Eastern ambience with contemporary art. Drawing inspiration from traditional oriental gardens, …

Akabeko, the latest creation from award-winning design studio 4SPACE, introduces a fresh take on traditional Japanese yakiniku dining. Located in Dubai, Akabeko blends the elegance of Japanese heritage with modern design, offering an immersive and …

The founder of the Nezo brand identified a gap in the Indian market for western wear stores and set out to create a brand that would unite designers from across the country, showcasing the diverse …

TANBOER, a homegrown brand from Qingzhou, China, has firmly established itself as a leading down clothing brand for the frigid northern winters. Over the past 25 years, TANBOER has undergone significant growth, evolving beyond a …

Harudot is a stand-alone café in Chonburi, a famous beachside town in Thailand. This cafe is a result of a collaboration between the Nana Coffee Roasters brand owner and the landlord who has a particular …

Designed by Nong Studio, this 120 square metres art studio in Shanghai, China, is infused with rich character and creative energy. The owner of 743 ART Lab envisions this space as a multifunctional environment that …

In 2024, the Flickering Peak, designed by Wutopia Lab, was completed in Coffee Village, Wanning, Hainan. The Sun River Art Centre, covered with a semi-transparent white Ferrari membrane composed of three perforation rates, was built …

Within the base of the 270-foot high statue of belief in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India, a museum to evoke self analysis, bringing together a holistic combination of the soul (aatma), mind (mana), and body (tann), has …

The owner of this house, situated in Bangkok, Thailand, purchased a piece of land next to his parents’ house to start his own family. Designed by Archismith, the existing boundary wall between the two properties …

The design for the renovation of the library at the Cricket Club of India, Mumbai, is informed by research into what a library in our digital times can be. Conceived during the Covid lockdown, and …

ZHUZHANG, a female fashion brand advocating a design and life philosophy of courage, independence, and authenticity, has opened its first store in MGU Universe Nanshan, Shenzhen. The retail space features a natural, logical, and inclusive …

Located in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, French Kitsch III draws its inspiration from the unique blend of its name—‘French’ and ‘Kitsch’. This design concept is brought to life by TOUCH Architect, combining the sophistication of a …

Fashion label MASONPRINCE’s new flagship store on Huaihai Middle Road, a chic landmark in Shanghai, China, features a classical stone Baroque facade that exudes a strong sense of history, sharply contrasting with the store signs that …

Upper House, in South Brisbane, Australia, is a 33-storey multi-residential project by Koichi Takada Architects that has been honoured by many global awards programs in 2024. Both juries and the public have commended Upper House …

The design concept of HISPA is inspired by “The Garden of Forking Paths,” a story by Jorge Luis Borges. For this project, design studio c.dd incorporated the concept of forking paths and time travel into …

Located in Qujiang New District, Xi’an, China, this sales center by GFD Studio draws inspiration from ancient Chinese architecture, seamlessly blending traditional details with natural elements to create a harmonious and immersive environment. Upon entering the lobby, …

The learning centre at Quest is located on a 540 square metres piece of land, about 300 metres from the seafront in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It is a learning centre intended for children aged …

For this project in Xi’an, China, Shenzhen 31Design has once again partnered with Singapore’s Ascott Group to design the lyf serviced apartments tailored for millennials. Creative Director Huang Tao merges the city’s cultural heritage of the city …

Designed by AD ARCHITECTURE, this showroom in Shantou’s New East Coastal Area, China, features a sleek black-and-white palette. One of the main challenges of this project was optimising the site’s irregularities, which adds complexity to the …

This project is located within Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, one of Malaysia’s premier malls, which houses a wide array of international luxury brands. Shenzhen 31Design, led by Huang Tao, Li Zhihong, was commissioned to develop an international flagship “trilogy” …

This 4,000 square feet office is on the 27th floor of a new office tower in Mumbai, India. The clients, building developers, had an extensive brief requiring six cabins, conference and discussion rooms, and seating for …

VC Residence, the latest residential design by Lim + Lu in Hong Kong, is a testament to the harmonious blend of architectural minimalism and subtle Japanese design influences. The 1,300 sqft space which went through …

Situated in the arid desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India, the Narsighar house imbibes the traditional planning principles of the regional architecture prevalent for centuries in Rajasthan. Most of the houses & palaces built …

Red Dot Design Museum in Xiamen is the third Red Dot Design Museum globally and the second in Asia. Breaking away from traditional museums, the Red Dot Design Museum mainly exhibits industrial design products that …

The Steak House at The Mixc, Chengbei, Hangzhou, is situated on the first floor of the mall, in a new commercial hub. It provides catering services for nearby businesses and office workers. Inspired by the …

Located in Hangzhou, China, the commercial showroom for project Moonlight features a thoughtful fusion of classical aesthetics and modern design, endowing it with a unique visual identity and spatial texture. Drawing inspiration from classical architecture, the designers …

Street XO Dubai, the inaugural venture by Michelin Chef David Munoz in Dubai, redefines the dining experience, inviting patrons on a sensory adventure reminiscent of a foodie theme park. LW was entrusted by Chef Munoz …

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) is the sole business school in China, established through a joint collaboration between the Chinese and foreign governments. The institution is dedicated to cultivating socially responsible Chinese and global business leaders …

In the heart of Shanghai’s West Bund, West Bund Orbit stands out as a striking architectural. Designed by Wutopia Lab, the building transcends mere functionality to showcase Shanghai’s rich tapestry of history and innovation. Vortex patterns …

The Casa K residential project was implemented with Wael Farran Studio’s passion for design, attention to detail, and its signature touch of love. Inspired by the movement of the sea, variations of stylised curvy lines …

This home is a put-together space overflowing with design sensibility. Designed by Yuhan of Sky Creation, this well-thought through space embodies modern luxury with meticulous attention to detail, converging high-end solutions and classy home accents. …

On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2024, Mo.1950 presents Tracce. The windows of the Milanese concept store at Via Carducci 38 host an artistic installation that delves into the figure of the artisan and …

H Design unveils its collaboration with Lianfa Group to establish a sales centre that embodies local culture, humanistic heritage, and custom symbiosis in Nanchang, China. Nanchang is a historically and culturally significant city, renowned for …

The new Neobio family park, located in Shanghai’s Yu Garden neighbourhood showcases the shared vision of Neobio and Pig Design, built upon a prior collaboration. Surrounded by a backdrop of ancient architecture steeped in historical …

Meyer House is located on a unique island along Singapore’s east coast, next to a one-hectare forest park. Famous for its garden house and positioned as “Nassim of the East”, its architecture and interior design …

Infinitive Architecture introduces The Vibes, a low-rise multi-functional building designed to create a multi-functional hub for F&B, meetings, workshops, galleries, and events in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The project showcases an effort to insert …

JSPA Design, a Beijing-based French design studio, presents the Yeahka headquarters office project, consisting of a refurbishment of three floors of the Kexing Science Park office building in Shenzhen, China, for a total area of …

Office spaces need to address functionality on the one hand, but also need to convey corporate culture and spiritual cohesion in a subtle way. In this workspace, Super Tomato successfully translated SMOORE’s corporate culture into …

PAVA architects introduces Kaomai Museums and Tea Barn, an adaptive-reused project of a sixty-eight-year old tobacco processing plant estate in Chiang Mai, Thailand owned by Kaomai Estate 1955. The project revitalises the overlooked industrial typology …

Osamu Morishita Architect and Associates present See Sea Park, a project selected in a competition held by Ohi-town in the Fukui prefecture, Japan, at the end of Summer 2019 completed in 2022. The main requirement …

Nestled within the heart of a village steeped in rich history and culture in Anhui, China, this project site is dominated by traditional Anhui-style residences dotting the landscape. These unique dwellings are a blend of …

Still Young has conceptualised new stores for Neiwai Active, a global brand that caters to the sportswear industry. Within the context of the globalised chain retail landscape, the design team anchored the concept in the …

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Sava, a design consultancy firm with offices in Sabah, Malaysia and Da Nang, Vietnam, explores the relationship of indoor and outdoor spaces in a 2-storey terrace house renovation known …

Nestled in Haitang Bay, Sanya, China, The Sanya EDITION is the first EDITION hotel in China and the fourth one in the world, following its opening in London, Miami, and New York. As a new …

Sanjay Puri Architects presents Zen Spaces, a 4-level, 27,000 sqft home located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Blurring the lines between the inside and the outside, Zen Spaces integrates with the existing landscape, screening and allowing …

Daxiang Design Studio unveils its latest project, Kylin Sheng, a restaurant located in Zhengzhou, China. Upon entering the restaurant, a play of light and shadow creates an immersive experience. Stark contrasts take centre stage, beginning in the …

Wuhan, a millennium-old city where the grand Yangtze River traverses, is open, bold, and heroic, and home to numerous heroes and extraordinary people. The interior design of the project was undertaken by Shenzhen 31 Design with …

Archihope designed a sustainable intelligent exhibition hall project for BMW in Changsha, situated in the Yuelu district. Taking inspiration from contemporary urban planning, Archihope’s designers fused a radial design concept into the spatial layout, with …

Located on the front street of the commercial complex Huanglong World Trade Center, Wild Back covers an area of 2,000 square metres, establishing itself as a new outdoor landmark in Hangzhou, China. With its wide …

New perspectives emerge for MADCO, the portable lamp envisioned by Elisa Ossino for Ambientec. Elisa Ossino Studio’s imaginative lens transports us into interiors adorned with exquisite design pieces and vibrant hues. Here, a model engages …

Delving into the local cultural context, community experience and dwelling spaces of Huizhou, China, Informal Design has created a community space that breaks away from conventional commercial design. Combined with an innovative property sales center, …

Salone, the founder and design director of Salone Del Salon, has created two wedding dress boutiques in Zhengzhou, China. The two stores were designed with an unprecedented sense of ceremony, adding a romantic touch to …

aoe presents its work on the Chongwen Langyue exhibition center in Jingyang County, situated in the central part of China’s Shaanxi Province, to the north of the Jing River. Known as the heartland of the …

Squareworks presents TARQ, a contemporary art gallery project located in a historical precinct in Mumbai. The site is on the ground floor of a 120-year old building sitting at the eastern edge of the Victorian …

Sanxia Tea Town Exhibition Centre is located in the Sanxia Tea Town, offering cultural and tourist services in the Sanxia Tea Town and an important display window for the culture of the Sanxia Tea Valley. For …

Ibuku is launching the limited collection New Moon lounge chair, created in collaboration with BIASA. An IBUKU classic design, crafted to grace homes with its elegance, is part of an exclusive collection of IBUKU furniture designs available for purchase …

Whale Club is one of the latest projects by Steve Leung Hospitality Ltd. (SLH), a brand of Steve Leung Design Group (SLD). The epitome of luxury and modern sophistry, this private club comprises three distinct VIP …

EVD has designed a villa for a young family, located in Qingxi Garden in the western outskirts of Shanghai, China. Spanning an area of 1,500-square-metre, this living space fuses various elements and diverse aesthetic styles, …

Spark introduces GRiD, a youth focused mall and education hub at the heart of Singapore’s Selegie Arts District, sandwiched between the adjacent School of the Arts (SOTA) and several time-worn shopping malls. GRiD is the …

For this urban exhibition hall in Haikou, Hainan, China, TOMO Design optimised the functional layout on the plane, and created captivating visual experiences aligned with the circulation routes. With thoughtful overall planning, the design brings …

Neri&Hu’s design for Piaget’s new storefront on Canton Road draws on the wealth of historic architecture in Kowloon, channeling the innate respect for craftsmanship integral to the watchmaking heritage. Bespoke ceramic tiles glazed in nuanced …

Edition Office presents Fenwick St, a project located in Kew, Australia, on the edge of the Birrarung/Yarra River, adjacent to Yarra Bend Park, with northern vistas to the valley beyond. Perched on the edge of …

District Eight is a furniture and design object brand based in Ho Chi Minh City. It is named after the famous Saigon district, a true crossroads of past and present, rich in influences from different cultures …

Situated in Foshan, China, this project is designed by Foshan Topway Design for a tile brand that has a history of over 30 years. Here, the three-story atrium unveils a narrative scenario that conveys the …

Steve Leung Design Group (SLD), jointly with developer Henry Fok Ying Tung Group, has debuted Green Shore, its latest high-end residential project in Guangzhou. Located at the tip of Luoxi Island in Panyu, Guangzhou, the …

Beautiful furniture made to last a hundred years is the design inspiration of Neptune’s collections. Co-founders of Neptune, John Sims-Hilditch and Giles Redman, started out envisioning enduring furniture that will last for 100 years. With …

Embrace the charm of Nanyang-style furniture and create a haven that reflects your discerning taste. Elevate your home with the essence of Southeast Asian opulence. Nanyang refers to the South China Sea region. Nanyang-inspired designs …

Magnetic and multi-sensory, the Cenote washbasin series designed by Patricia Urquiola continues to explore the expressive potential of clay with its new pedestal model. Agape’s relentless and patient research around the bathroom, the most intimate …

Seek out contemporary modern homes with oriental nuances. Pay tribute to traditional designs that are given a new lease of life with enduring pieces from Zhi Ji Furniture, established over three decades, with collections that …

Renowned designer and founder of Steve Leung Design Group (SLD), Steve Leung, has mesmerised design enthusiasts and industry professionals at the highly anticipated Salone del Mobile Milano 2023. Teaming up with acclaimed Italian brands Lema, …

SAVA unveils its plans for Thavi Cosmetic Showroom, a conversion and renovation project located in the centre of the city of Vinh, Vietnam. Typically, buildings in Vinh City tend to be hastily constructed without much …

This showroom is in a three-story brick building built in 1992 within Yanfeng Auto Trim System Company’s Anting plant in Shanghai, China. The client wanted to add a showroom on the ground floor to display …

Pure NFTea’s flagship stall is located in C Future City, Futian District, Shenzhen, China. Owned by a young entrepreneur whose family has been in the tea business for decades, with their own tea plantation and …

Porcelain Superstore’s latest tile collection, Lush Mix Patterned Tiles, is a triple threat of biophilic, bold, and bespoke design. This stunning collection features a mix of blue, green, and earthy tones that offer a natural …

For architects working on rural projects, balancing practicality with creativity can be a challenge. SYN Architects tackled this issue while designing several buildings in Tiangang Zhixing Village, Zhejiang, China, particularly the “Living Room” complex. This …

The Interstellar project, designed by Sanjay Puri Architects for Suvidha Project, is an impressive example of contemporary architecture. The project situated within the emerging, centrally located business district in Ahmedabad is a unique retail and …

Designed by LIN Architecture, the Guofeng Chair is a stunning example of the collision between artificial intelligence-assisted generative design techniques and traditional elements. Located in both Xintiandi and the North Bund areas of Shanghai, this …

Tung Ching Yew is the managing director of award-winning Spirit of Design Analogy (SODA) and the current president of the Society of Interior Designers, Singapore (SIDS). With more than two decades of industrial experience in …

Zhongchi Real Estate and DSArchitects created a unique atmosphere through design, connecting the present to the future and creating a free spiritual territory in a prosperous business landscape. The gathering of modern elites is connected …

A leader in designing and manufacturing luxury bathroom products, Omvivo products are elegant, functional, and produced with longevity and the environment in mind. For over 30 years Omvivo has been dedicated to creating beautiful, sophisticated, and …

District Eight, a furniture and design objects brand, debuts this year at the Salone del Mobile.Milano, showcasing its latest collections by three renowned designers: Michele De Lucchi, Toan Nguyen, and Adam Goodrum. District Eight is a …

Earlier this year, Steve Leung Design Group unveiled OOAK Niseko, Steve Leung’s family holiday dream home in Niseko, Japan’s ski capital in Hokkaido. Starting as an architect, to developing his professional business of architecture and …

CLOU architects was commissioned by Vanke to design the fourth-floor atrium of the newly opened Future City Mall in Qingdao, China. Located in Qingdao’s northern district, Vanke Future City is a new shopping and leisure …

Ambientec will be taking part in Euroluce with two designs by Elisa Ossino and Kensaku Oshiro. Alongside this exclusive premiere, the Japanese light-design brand will take the opportunity to showcase the recent special editions of …

Alessandro Andreucci and Agape unveil a new concept of retractable storage cabinets with pivoting mirrors, for equipped walls that feature practicality and elegance in equal measure. Voilà transforms at the lightest touch, instantly expanding the …

Designed by Panorama Design Group, Forkid’s Club in Shenzhen, China, is a play haven for a new generation of parents and children to break away from busy city life and enter an imaginative parent-child world. …

GoGo Mall, designed by Tomo Design, is an upscale, exquisite, and quality experiential sales centre awash with an elegant commercial atmosphere, closely associated to the imageries of “yachts” and “waves”.     The wall at …

Designed by SAKAE Architects & Engineers, this project consists of a rebuild of a residential building on a small site of Tokyo. For adaptation of a variety of lifestyles, and to provide added value to …

Future Artspace H, located on the main road in Shiyihe Village, China, is established by Future Vision, a Shantou-based emerging institution dedicated to commercial art and management consulting. With improved living standards, residents in the village, …

Ceramiche Keope’s GEO is a tactile collection that goes back to the roots of ceramics with a revival of its original beauty to create cosy and elegant indoor spaces. Its seductive beauty conjures up informal …

With a scenography designed by OMA / Iyad Alsaka and Kaveh Dabiri, the first edition of the Islamic Biennale has opened in Jeddah, hosted by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation. Artworks are displayed over 120,000 square …

Designed by Atelier d’More, this project is located in Huangmuchang Village on the outskirts of Beijing, China. It is a two-story brick-concrete building, originally used as residence and office, now beautifully transformed into a boutique hotel. Given the lack of …

ARC’TERYX has unveiled a new store in Beidahu Ski Resort, Jilin, China. ARC’TERYX is an industry leader in high-performance outdoor apparel and gears. Designed by Still Young, the design of the new store is based …

The homeowner of the Reflection House in Bangkok, Thailand, has fond memories of his childhood and the relationship with his mother. After decades of being apart, growing up, living, studying, and working abroad alone, the …

EDITION, a MARRIOTT-affiliated premium boutique hotel brand, entrusted Various Associates to refurbish the beach club of its first hotel opened in China, known as The Sanya EDITION – a luxurious hotel with a stunning sea view …

Tehran has undergone tremendous reconstruction over the past four decades, changing from a city of infinite gardens with single-family homes to a city of infinite apartment blocks. In a purely economically-driven construction process, the relationship …

Body Wisdom Studio is the world’s first venue aiming to reintroduce Tai Chi to a young, hip demographic. Tai Chi is a slow, tranquil form of Chinese martial arts that is mainly practiced by seniors …

Shantou, a coastal city in the heart of Guangdong Province, is home to abundant fresh seafood. AD Architecture’s client, with rich experience in abalone farming, grew up in a family making a living from the …

Designed by FGR Architects, The Courtyard Residence resembles a rectangular origami of concrete and glass. The project’s ambition is a design of calm expression, heightened experience, and seamless function. Concrete geometry and bespoke glass apertures …

The Pingtan Book House veers away from ordinary libraries as a place where kids can read and play at the same time. For years, Dong Minority villages have been confronted with the decline of their …

Located in Wuxi, China, near the Grand Canal, the Nanchang Villa Experience Centre is designed by GFD Design Firm to denote oriental charm in a modern setting. It draws design inspiration from Life Portraits of the …

Onexn Architects created a brand-new store for Dishao Optical at The Mixc World, Shenzhen, which supplies handmade eyeglasses from multiple Japanese brands. The design conveys a Zen-like atmosphere and an interpretation of oriental philosophy in …

A residential villa situated in an obscure location near West Lake, Hangzhou, China, has been transformed into a private restaurant called In Villa. Taking inspiration from the natural environ, Daxiang Design integrated nature into the …

Eugenio Hendro, an internationally-recognised Indonesian product designer, has always had a great eye for detail, a love of exploration, and a fondness for his native culture. Spotlighting his Colette collection, designed in collaboration with ROA, …

Japan-based Td-Atelier and Endo Shorijo Design have jointly transformed a machiya townhouse located in Kyoto, Japan. This machiya house, House in Marutamachi, was built more than 120 years ago on a long and narrow site. …

Quality healthcare is increasing under the spotlight. Humansa, an established brand under the New World Group, aims to establish a breakthrough in the preventive healthcare ecosystem in Hong Kong, China, and the Greater Bay Area …

The industrial revolution in the 1760s calls to mind machinery, steam engines and plant facilities with oil tanks and steel pipes. But in the 21st century, the Information Age ushers in the advent and popularity of …

Shanghai Aroma Town is a clubhouse designed by WJ Studio, dressed with thematic natural elements to recreate resort vibes in the southern suburbs. Led by principal designer Hu Zhile, the team divided the space to …

Origami, a favourite Jumeirah neighbourhood eatery and homegrown Dubai concept, now has a new home at The Dubai Mall. The restaurant, launched in 2014 to offer a fresh take on quality-grade sushi in Dubai, has …

The Miro store of Duoyun Bookstore, located in the  Spring Blossom Culture and Creative Town, was recently inaugurated. Inspired by the works of Italian artist Cristina Làstrego, such as Mirò the Cat, The Circus, and The …

In an interview with Asia Designers Directory, Hans Tan, an award-winning designer, curator and educator shared about his technique in his latest collection BEFORE AFTER, and his takeaway in his teaching profession at National University …

Designed by OPS, this soulful resort takes its cue from nature. Located in Fengning Manchu Autonomous County in Hebei, China, the resort villa seeks design inspiration from its surrounding environ. In the sitting room, for …

Malaysia-based Empt Studio is a young interior design studio founded by four creatives who studied design together and are now navigating a career with a shared vision to craft interiors that breathe soul, form and …

Ensemble’s first concept store in Hyderabad was created by Hyderabad-based designer Sona Reddy, commemorating its 35th anniversary. The recently opened boutique, which is situated on a bustling street in the upscale Banjara Hills, is a …

Tan Wei Ming, the founder of Aureole with a typography major from the United Kingdom, merges the elements of graphic design and furniture design to create products that draw inspiration and showcase features from two …

Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture, an award-winning, internationally acclaimed architectural design firm specialising in cultural experiences has unveiled the Ideareve-Ikegami. Completed in 2021 in collaboration with Takayuki Yagi and Yagi Komuten, for the client Yasunori Kamata / K-M-T, the reinforced …

Gabriel Lichauco founded the design company Openstudio in 2005 and has since established himself as a prominent figure in the design industry. Based in Manila, Philippines, the studio primarily focuses on space design, installation, and …

Drawing on his interest in both art and design, David Lee’s practice regularly delves into the grey areas between the two disciplines. Much of the work he ​produces seeks to explore the untapped potential of familiar materials, encouraging them to behave in unfamiliar …

Conceived as an urban artefact and drawing from the historical roots of the city of Fuzhou, the Relic Shelter internalizes a piece of distinct heritage at a time when rapid new development has eroded traditional …

Located on Suzhou Shiquan Street, CoCo’s new store is positioned along a boulevard rich in history as a water town with extremely rich cultural deposits. In this project, the designer at OYTT Design integrates the …

Sonos has launched  Sonos Sub Mini, the wireless subwoofer that sets a new standard in its category for powerful, balanced bass. Building on the award-winning design of Sub, Sub Mini delivers a rich, clear low …

N*thing is Possible, initiated by hospitality brand Potato Head and co-curated by OMA’s David Gianotten, has opened at the National Design Centre during Singapore Design Week. This exhibition showcases regenerative designs that embrace the concept …

Ambience presents “Cachalot”, the new portable lamp designed by Yoshiki Matsuyama. Starting from its very name, the piece evokes the fluid and majestic image of a whale. Cachalot is an evocative and symbolic object, avoiding any cartoonish or overly-literal …

Located within an ex-industrial campus in Shanghai’s Jing’an District, the project brief entails the adaptive reuse of the upper floor of an old factory building. Neri&Hu regards projects like this as exciting opportunities to celebrate …

Young Thai designers are increasingly coming into the spotlight, making their presence felt with designs that infuse tradition. Bangkok-based Mooque is a based design studio founded by Sarunphon Boonto, a budding furniture and product designer …

Joe Chan is the Principal and Founder of award-winning design firm, Designtone. Apart from serving as an Executive Board Member of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI), Chan is also the Honorary Treasurer of …

Located in Hangzhou, China, this boutique store designed by MMC Design and led by award-winning Chen Linping, encapsulates the brand concept of Yinno Unico, designed to showcase contemporary females’ spirit of self-growth in multiple dimensions. …

Located in Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City, Wonderland is a transit-oriented development (TOD) project constructed by Vanke Hangzhou and Hangzhou Metro Group. Built above the depot of Wuchang Station of Metro Line 5, this is a …

Rajesh Shah is the Principal Designer and Founder of Raj Shah Associates Pte Ltd, a company providing workplace solutions, as well as the Executive Board Member of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI). With …

Zilio A&C is a Friulian brand founded in 1951 in Corno di Rosazzo, near Udine, in the city’s chair manufacturing district. Under the leadership of Carlo Zilio, the company is now in its third generation …

The Pingtung Public Library is an extension and renovation project of an existing cultural center, originally built in 1983 and located in the middle of the Millennium Park of Pingtung City. The main objective of the …

Designed by JG Phoenix, Late Night Kitchen is a restaurant designed with nostalgic sentiments. Red, considered an auspicious colour in traditional Chinese culture, carries cultural symbolism and spiritual feelings. At the entrance, a bronze screen catches the eye …

Housed in a New York-style brick building, Contempo is the design office of via, a studio in Hong Kong. The studio has transformed a former industrial space into a hybrid work and creative environment spanning nearly 10,000 …

Step into a charming secret garden of sort that serves up myriad desserts and be taken away by an elusive air that envelops the space. Located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, this 2-storey restaurant by Moonlight …

Ganko Sushi is a famous Japanese sushi restaurant brand that offers an Omakase dining experience. Designed by JP Phoenix, this 220 sqm restaurant is a new outlet that the brand has opened on Penang Road, …

Black is the darkest color, mysterious yet cool. It represents diverse meaning in different cultures. As an extreme tone, black is quite impressive and contagious. It’s often used as a medium to express the reverence …

Designed by Sanjay Puri Architects on a small 622 square metres corner plot of a residential villa layout, Mirai is a contextual house in response to the hot desert climate of Rajasthan, India. Based on …

Shunchang Museum is located in a county that features a unique location. For this project, the architects from The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD) studied the internal connection between …

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 …

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 …

Conveniently located on the street level of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), Orijins, a sleek new coffee shop designed by Dubai-based interior design firm VSHD, draws its inspiration from the beautiful imperfections found in …

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 …

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 …

    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 by Steve Leung Design Group, Bay of Modern Art sits along the coast of WuYuan Bay, Xiamen, inspired by the Loukah Hotel. A secluded sanctuary in a busy city, the leading design team at …

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 …

Located in an urban renewal zone by a river in Da Nang, Vietnam, this residential construction designed by Tropical Space uses the ground floor as a small cafe formed by rectangular brick walls, while the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Gulou Waterfront is an eco-cultural tourism resort in Jiangmen, China. This project is a timber bridge, which is one of many in the Gulou Waterfront Resort. To differentiate this bridge from other urban constructions, while …

Introducing March House, Wood & Col Designs & Renovations’ latest project in one of many Penang’s strata buildings. This magnificent residence soaring above the bustling sounds of Penang elevates the snug, pleasant environment with delicate …

Wood & Col Design and Construction revamped a semi-detached house, Courtyard House 39, in Bayan Lepas, Penang to correspond with the trending raw and modern concept. The design theme plays with natural lighting, time, materials, …

SMART COOKING MADE EASY – CONTROLLED VIA YOUR SMARTPHONE USING A SINGLE APP   In an increasingly digitalised and connected world, advanced technology is quickly overtaking modern-day kitchens to radically transform the way we cook. …

The third Menara Hap Seng Tower by Sachi Interior Design is a beautiful and practical commercial complex that complies with the highest industry requirements, including Grade-A office building, GBI accreditation, LEED Gold certification, and MSC …

Pachinko is a Japanese arcade gaming machine which flourished since the 1920s, and the pachinko halls were established for such activity. However, this arcade game has gone out of fashion in recent decades, with dwindling …

Designed by Neri&Hu, The House of Remembrance overflows with architectural flair in Singapore’s private residential enclave. Inspired by the traditional Chinese courtyard house or siheyuan, a typology well-known for its illustration of Confucian ideals, this residence accommodates …

This industrial workplace known as Rebirth of Warehouse is MoreIn Design’s exceptional project which aims to reduce consumption of environmental resources. This interesting concept gained the favour of the APSDA’s committees, which led MoreIn to …

MoreIn Design’s M&W receives an Honourable Mention spot in the 2021 APSDA’s Residential Category. This 43 square metres residential space is a nest for multiple functions, such as cooking, storage, working, and fitness.  “The inhabitants …

Yun Lake Courtyard Resort is located in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, on a hillside adjacent to the bank of Yun Lake. The building was originally a spare enclosed office building. As the building is uniquely …

PANORAMA Design Group’s KIDSWINSHARE 2.0 in Chengdu receives an honourable mention in the 2021 ASPDA Awards’ Retail Category.  “Our pleasure to receive many recognitions in the inaugural APSDA Awards,” said PANORAMA Design Group. “It’s a …

PANORAMA Design Group bagged the 2021 Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) Gold Prize in the Entertainment & Leisure category with their project, Physical 2.0. Combining the two popular social activities among young people, Physical 2.0 …

Teoyang Studio has transformed GS Energy’s office aesthetic under the theme of ‘Rediscovery and Contemporary interpretation of Korean aesthetics. In response to the demands of the post-pandemic era, the team had built this new work …

Bill Bensley’s exuberant aesthetic is renowned around the world. Vanity Fair has described him as “the craziest sane designer in the world”, while Condé Nast Traveller hails him as a “master of fabulation”. From the …

At Boon Tat Street, Singapore, FOOL is a wine bar/restaurant that emits a relaxing vibe. HuiDesigns collaborated with their client, Chef Rishi, in conceptualising his dream of creating a 70s motif dining area. Chef Rishi’s …

Located at Singapore’s East Coast Road, the Neptune is a cafe that adapts Japanese interior elements. HuiDesigns, one of the masterminds behind this cafe design, worked with their client to visualise their concept on a …

Designed by Nong Studio, the Blackstone Exchange draws its design language from traces of 1930s Shanghai, a city and era that was flashy and gorgeous, with nuances of western culture infiltrating its cityscape. The entrance …

In Alice in Wonderland, Alice followed the white rabbit into the rabbit hole, to another fantasy world, and the Mad Hatter said: “There is a place where it is different from the world on the ground. It …

One of the most important principles that DA Bureau embraces when working on projects is to achieve maximum expressiveness with a minimum of means. This was especially important when working on their own project: a …

Following the successful debut of the first and second McDonald’s CUBE flagship restaurants in Chengdu and Shenzhen in December 2020, Steve Leung Design Group (SLD) has partnered again with McDonald’s to introduce the third CUBE …

Pantone, a global-leading colour institute, has revealed the colour of the year 2022. Very Peri (PANTONE 17-3938) is a periwinkle blue hue which combines the faithfulness of blue and excitement of red.  The reason behind …

The Westin Pazhou Hotel (Guangzhou) was jointly built by China Foreign Trade Center (Group) and Starwood Hotels and Resorts International Group. It is located in the center of the world-renowned Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition …

Founded in 2004, Design Republic is a retail concept store based in Shanghai, offering a unique collection of products that hail from global design labels and design creatives. These designer products, including books, furniture, fashion, …

Forget everything you thought you knew about paint. Nippon Paint Singapore, the No. 1 paint manufacturer and retailer in Asia and part of Nippon Paint Holdings, the No. 4 paint brand in the world, is …

Steve Leung Design Group (SLD) proudly introduces God of Teppanyaki – its latest restaurant design endeavour set in the prime location of Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Surrounded by prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants, this 604 sqm gastronomic …

Modern sensibility ensues with a subtle palette that brings emphasis to textures and forms. Sealing an understated aesthetics, this home in Beijing, designed by interior designer Gary Liu, exploits an unassuming near-white to create a …

This put-together habitat, designed with great intent by Malaysian interior designer Lara Cheang conveys elegance and exquisiteness all at once. Doused in a subdued palette, the interior interchanges black and white, skilfully blending nuances of …

Designed by Kaze Tan, this home in Singapore conveys an interior style that is character-filled and overflowing with layers of details. A breakaway from familiar aesthetics, this interior converges colours, textures, and patterns to claim …

Designed by Marty Chou Architecture, this is an atypical home – a space that reflects the life of a unique urban family in its current stage. The entire area of 90 square metres is completely …

Pernod Ricard’s malt whisky distillery in Mount Emei, China’s first-ever iconic malt whisky distillery invested by an international spirits and wine group, is nearing completion. The 13-hectare distillery site is situated in Mount Emei, Sichuan, …

Spreading over 3,488 square metres of land, House 68 is composed of three distinct pavilions: entertainment, family and guest. The interior spaces surfaced with natural warm materials such as teak wood and white oak, used …

To introduce this meeting of culture, aoe created a Cultural Exchange City Reception Center in the city where it all begun. The marriage of the Italian and Sino style was at the heart of the project …

ADesignStudio created a striking lighting installation for BarLume, a café restaurant in the ground-floor lobby of Sydney’s prestigious new commercial tower 1 Denison. The installation is a rhythmic array of 90 hand-blown frosted glass spheres …

Each city has its own landmarks, and Shenzhen has never lacked one with personality. Kingkey 100, the Ping’an International Financial Centre and Prince Bay represent the city’s energy. Relying economically on Shenzhen’s only international home …

Located in Dubai’s Jumeirah neighbourhood, a coveted residential enclave near sandy beaches, ZAAZ Wellness & Beauty is a spa designed by interior design firm VSHD Design Dubai to engage the body, mind and soul. Spread …

Located at Xinxing District, Taiwan, The National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts symbolizes the transformation of Kaohsiung, once a major international harbour, into a modern, diverse city with a rich cultural climate. Designed by Mecanoo, …

Set in a former print factory at the southern end of Tel Aviv, this intervention within an existing industrial building explores the boundaries and potentials of re-use as a design brief. The building on 117 …

The project is located in the Xucun Industrial Zone, Jiaxing, China. The architect built an elegant courtyard on the roof of a factory and named it Xiaoya. Since it is adjacent to a main road, …

The busy urban streetscape of Osaka welcomes concrete’s latest interior project: W’s first hotel in Japan. With a total of 337 guest rooms and suites, W Osaka asserts its presence with a 27-story high-rise building …

An ex-industrial building in the middle of Jing’an Temple area, Shanghai, receives a lease of new life when inter-disciplinary architectural design practice Neri&Hu converts a premise once occupied by a telecoms company into its new …

Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, as the Pantone® Color of the Year …

The Society of Interior Designers, Singapore (SIDS), the industry body representing Singapore’s interior design fraternity, has announced its new Council for term 2020 to 2022. Members were elected to form the 19-member SIDS Council for …