CATEGORIES

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.