d+a - Issue 127

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In this issue of d+a, look out for unique projects around Asia Pacific including the Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort in Bali which showcases avant-garde design and construction utilising highly durable and sustainable materials. Over in Sydney, the Quay Quarter Tower (QQT), designed by Danish firm 3XN, is dubbed the world’s first “upcycled” high-rise. Launched in 2022, it is poised to transform the city’s skyline. Learn about the new Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), home to ancient artefacts that have never been shown to the public before. And a revitalised heritage estate in Chiang Mai that gets new life as a teahouse. Other design highlights in this issue include furniture and lifestyle company Kernel which bridges Singaporean furniture making with Japanese craftsmanship as well as Cubo, a company that produces stylish, low-cost and environmentally-friendly modular houses in the Philippines.

one with nature

At Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort, avant garde architecture converges with nature to show us what designing beautifully for a sustainable future can look like.

4 mins

Minimalist Home With Character

With is neutral colour palette and pared-down design, this family home in Bangkok was designed with tranquillity in mind. Yet it still manages to impress with a few standout elements.

2 mins

World's First 'Upcycled' High-Rise

The latest addition to the Sydney skyline, Quay Quarter Tower was designed to revitalise the business district.

4 mins

Contemporary Interpretation Of Traditional Architecture

Inspired by the iconic Beijing Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, the new Hong Kong Palace Museum was designed to house and display priceless national treasures.

4 mins

Pride Of The People

In its context-responsive design, the new TNB Platinum headquarters eschews the corporate tower archetype for ground-scaping offices of and for its working community.

4 mins

Keep Calm And Drink Tea

A Chiang Mai heritage estate gets new life as a teahouse and tea retail space.

4 mins

Family Home With Just The Right Amount Of Privacy And Connectivity

Strategically placed see-through elements give this Bangkok family home just the right amount of privacy and connectivity.

4 mins

Keeping Paradise Beautiful

Alexis Dornier, the name behind some of Bali’s most stunning architecture shares his approach to modern, tropical design that pushes the boundaries of sustainable architecture.

4 mins

Thoughttul Furniture

Kernel bridges Singaporean furniture making with Japanese craftsmanship.

5 mins

Home For The Masses Reinvented

Cubo offers stylish, low-cost and environmentally-friendly modular houses, inspired by bahay kubo or traditional bamboo huts found in the Philippines.

4 mins

Why Seoul Is Poised To Be The New Focal Point Of The Asian Art Market

Why Seoul is poised to be the new focal point of the Asian art market.

5 mins

Promising Future

The National Design Centre’s New Exhibition Spotlights 3D Printing Using Plastic Waste.

1 min

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d+a Magazine Description:

d+a is a bimonthly design magazine that covers the latest trends and developments in design, architecture, and technology. The magazine is known for its high-quality photography and in-depth articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Design: d+a covers the latest design trends in everything from product design to interior design to graphic design. The magazine also features profiles of leading designers and design studios.
* Architecture: d+a covers the latest architectural projects from around the world, with a focus on sustainable and innovative design. The magazine also features interviews with renowned architects and architecture firms.
* Technology: d+a covers the latest technological innovations that are shaping the world of design and architecture. The magazine also features articles on how technology is being used to create new and exciting design possibilities.

d+a is a must-read for anyone who is interested in design, architecture, and technology. The magazine provides readers with a unique perspective on the latest trends and developments in these fields, as well as insights from leading designers, architects, and technologists.