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A Village For Children

Built to a scale suited for children and designed to mimic the layout of their village, this kindergarten in beisha is a progressive model for rural education.

Master Of The Trade

Considering furthering your Architecture education this year? Here are a few schools to choose from.

From Virtual To Reality

VR is no longer a fancy feature that comes after the design and documentation are done and dusted. Today, thanks to BIM, it is the platform on which architects collaborate and reclaim control as the master builder.

URBAN OASIS

Located in the central business district of Beijing, Oh Yeah Brewing distinguishes itself with warm, approachable interiors.

THE EMOTIONAL DESIGNER

As the Artistic Director, CEO and co-owner of Chinese luxury brand Shang Xia, Jiang Qiong Er dreams of sparking a renaissance for Chinese craftsmanship in contemporary lifestyle.

SENSE OF PLACE

JGP Architecture has designed Citadines Balestier Singapore to pay homage to its vibrant city-fringe location.

OPEN AND FLEXIBLE

The interiors of this new Brutalist-inspired office building in Hanoi enable adaptable and flexible configurations, as well as future expansion.

LIGHT IN THE DESERT

Dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, this sandstone temple in Rajasthan, India is traditional yet contemporary at the same time.

LIFTING THE VEIL

Pencil Office has designed an outstanding corporate headquarters for a car dealership conducive for equatorial Singapore.

HISTORY WITHIN THE HILLS

A traditional Chinese musical instrument inspired the curving lines of this futuristic local history museum in Liyang City.

CALL OF THE SEA

THIS RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN THE NETHERLANDS IS HEAVILY INSPIRED BY THE HISTORY OF THE SITE.

The Tech Product Designer

Ivy Ross, Google’s Vice President of Hardware Design, sat down with us during her first visit to Singapore to shed light on what she does.

Monolithic, Monochromatic, Mediatory

The Waterfront Art Gallery in southern China’s Nanchang City energises, connects, and beautifies its surroundings.

Glamorous Revival Of Budapest's Opulent Párisi Udvar

Altered and abandoned after the wartime events of the 20th century, Budapest’s Opulent Párisi Udvar has been masterfully restored as a luxury five-star hotel.

An Impactful Yet Grounded Architecture

In Nusa Idaman, Johor, a suburban mosque trades iterative design norms for an impactful yet grounded architecture.

Analogue Vs. Digital

Probe the client but also be open to technology-led development in architecture. The two best practices this issue reveal an interesting contrast in approaches.

State Of Tranquility

Adorned with the same building material for both its exterior and interior, Times Group • MT TITLIS Club in Foshan, China evokes a minimalist aesthetic that is serene and comforting.

2020 Lexus RX - A Head-Turning SUV

The 2020 Lexus RX is a head-turning SUV because of its dynamic, elegant exterior.

THE EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

Tim Kobe is the Founder and CEO of Eight Inc., best known for conceptualising the original brick-and-mortar Apple Store. He shares the principles behind what drives his multi-disciplinary practice.

PUSHING BOUNDARIES

A steep slope and an irregularly-shaped plot in a residential neighbourhood provides A D Lab with an opportunity to explore a less predictable silhouette.

MATERIAL WORLD

The upcoming Heimtextil trade fair will present the newest fabric and textile innovations and inspirations.

Major Trends In Hospitality Design

Architects and designers weigh in on what is shaping the look and feel of where we live when we travel.

Hospitality Update

We check in to understand where the industry stands and is headed towards, and flesh out the implications for architects and designers.

Contemporary Palate

The architecture of W Dubai – the Palm Vies for attention with the well-designed quintet of f&b offerings in the hotel.

Tradition, Refreshed

RENOWNED INDONESIAN ARCHITECT POPO DANES REINTERPRETS A TYPICAL SUMBANESE VILLAGE FOR LELEWATU RESORT & SPA.

Stay Green

SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES IN HOSPITALITY DESIGN MATTER IN A WORLD IMPACTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE.

Mexican Modernismo

Sordo Madaleno bring a modernist touch to the Baja Peninsula designed to encourage guests to slow down.

Circles Of Life

A round layout may not be every architect’s cup of tea, but when applied to this nursery school in Japan, it offers a number of advantages.

Barn Storming

Rekindling interest in its tobacco-curing heritage has helped a Chiang Mai project revitalise its fortunes.

Earthly Origin

The rubber seed becomes the design catalyst to one of the largest exhibition buildings in Southeast Asia.