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A Trip to the Light Fantastic
DP Architects’ Rhizome House was handpicked to be one of just 14 lighting installations built for the Illuminade route of the prestigious Amsterdam Light Festival — the only selected Asian and Singaporean finalist entry.
A singular envelope
The new Forum in Saint-Louis plays with a double scale: one of fractioning that links it with its urban context, and one of homogeneity that gives the building a strong and iconic design — specifically, a striking metal ‘shell’ in vivid orange
Walking through a rainbow
In the past, schools usually adhered to a conventional design, with classrooms, halls and other facilities serving one sole function – education. Today, form is as important as function, as Singapore’s Nanyang Primary School demonstrates with its re-design to meet modern educational and architectural standards
Wall-to-wall stories
Working with a range of A-list clients in Hong Kong and beyond, Elsa Jean de Dieu translates her artistic talents into beautiful wall art that tells a thousand stories
Dubai By Design
Three is the magic number: in November, Dubai Design Week had its third year at d3, Dubai Design District, and by all accounts it was the best yet, with some 60,000 people visiting the event. An Art Dubai offering, the programme presented the best of design from the Middle East and beyond through 200 events including exhibitions and installations to panel discussions, keynote speeches, workshops and more. Perspective attended to report on the highlights
Primed For Pritzker
The 2018 edition of the Pritzker Prize marks the 40th anniversary of the esteemed architectural accolade. It remains tricky to predict who’s in the running
True Colours
Renowned fashion designer Kenzo Takada has created an exquisite collection of kimono inspired fabrics and ceramics for Roche Bobois
A Man For All Reasons
William Lim, co-founder of Hong Kong architectural practice CL3, has spent the last four decades building a name for himself that extends well beyond his main profession
Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody
Marrakesh Expression
Hong Kong’s new Moroccan bar employs cultural details borrowed from the romance of Arabia to create moody hues and textured appeal
Cooking The Looks
As domestic kitchens continue to evolve into social focal points, even the most compact homes are incorporating open-plan aesthetics that embrace the latest colour and technology trends
Heat Exchange
From the road, the boxy shape of House W offers no clue to its spacious, airy interiors, the result of a carefully considered design crafted by Beijing-based Atelier About Architecture
Let There Be Light
A market leader in supplying high-power LED lighting solutions, German company LANZ has introduced a new range of innovative products to Asia
Street Fight
Pressure groups were conspicuous by their absence at Hong Kong’s Heritage Day
Park Living
AvroKO’s design for Penthouse Bar + Grill at the Park Hyatt Bangkok takes vintage automobiles as its theme – with a dash of British style thrown in for good measure
Stone Walling
David pompa’s rock lamp collection made from a distinctive volcanic stone will have you seeing pink
The Future Is Green
This year’s Eco Expo Asia delivered a wealth of green and sustainable solutions
Rainbow Warrior
Hella Jongerius, Dutch industrial designer and creator, talks about her recent exhibition at London’s Design Museum, and the way in which we all view the world
Barrie Ho Architecture's Exhibition At The Royal Institute Of British Architects, London
BARRIE HO Architecture expands the ideas of incubation architecture with an exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects, London – and soon in Hong Kong
Postmodern Reflections
Perspective sits down with one of the world’s most celebrated architects, Sir Terry Farrell, to talk about his views on Hong Kong’s accidental planning, his relationship with Nicholas Grimshaw – and his role in helping spies come in from the cold
The Test Of Time
Renowned architect Luke Fox celebrates a 20-year legacy at Foster + Partners. He chats with Perspective on a recent visit to Hong Kong about working in Asia and Europe and designing for the present and future
The Nature Of Energy
Feng shui, once the preserve of ancient China, is becoming an increasingly common consideration in architectural projects worldwide
Space Imaginator
Albert Einstein famously said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge”. Australian self-taught interior designer Ashley Sutton, responsible for some of Asia’s most eccentric nightlife destinations, such as Ophelia and Iron Fairies in both Bangkok and Hong Kong, is a firm believer in that maxim. He talks to Perspective about his recent work
Reconstruction For Art
Barcelona is one the world’s leading culture centres where a multitude of art venues spans across the city. Here at El Poblenou, Catalonia-based architectural firm Flores Prats Architects has transformed an old building into a cultural space for Sala Beckett.
Crustacean Sensation
American architect Peter Marino draws inspiration from Picasso for New York’s The Lobster Club
The Bare Truth
Naked Group, which got its start in resorts, brings its trademark co-working concept to Hong Kong. Perspective catches up with its co-founder and chief design officer, Delphine Yip-Horsfield
A Greener Tomorrow
Building upon the reputation and success over the past decade, Eco Expo Asia 2017 promises to deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable future
Road To Renewal
As London’s Victoria and Albert Museum unveils its new Exhibition Road Quarter, the South Kensington institution is set to revitalise its orignal mission as a “schoolroom for everyone”
Mountain High, River Deep
With its elegant water features, winding paths and soaring bamboo gallery, the new Guilin Wanda Cultural Tourism Exhibition Center in Guangxi Province provides visitors with a multi-layered experience.
Fitzrovia Reboot
Rathbone Square, a mixed-use development in the heart of the UK capital, is playing a pivotal role in the transformation of the eastern end of Oxford Street — and will also house Facebook’s new London headquarters.