d+a - Issue 129

In this issue

This issue of d+a features Petronas Leadership Centre’s new contemporary campus of pedigree and inspiration. Malaysia’s Veritas Architects’ design for this institution is one that is sensitive to the dynamics of the natural environment and emissions.

In Tokyo, the Toranomon district is now home to two new green skyscrapers. Germany’s ingenhoven associates and Japanese real estate developer Mori Building, envisioned a ‘vertical garden city’ that implemented the principles of green and inclusive and accessible architecture.

On the topic of sustainability, the world’s largest furniture fair, Salone del Mobile, saw the gathering of product designers and interior designers who shared their insights on how they are shaping the furniture industry to become greener.

Also meet founder of PLP Architecture Lee Polisano who tells us how his firm focuses on a life-centric approach to urban planning with an intention to create livelier, safer, healthier, future-proofed and more sustainable cities.

Smart, Durable And Forward-Looking

The new Duravit Bento Starck Box bathroom collection features elegant, clever and convenient designs.

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crème de la crème

Celebrating the finest of global interior design and architecture

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Modern, Timeless And Personalised Showers

AXOR X Philippe Starck: When Innovation Meets Design, Showering Becomes an Experience

1 min

Reassessing Heritage

SCDA Architects' renovation of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry building improves functionality and formalises history.

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Innovative, Contemporary And Well-Crafted

Integrate Systems Panel® (ISP) provides high quality acoustic glass partitioning systems and doors that combine functionality, aesthetics, and exceptional acoustic performance.

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a class ahead

Through educated design, innovation and sustainability, the PETRONAS Leadership Centre delivers the essential needs of flexible learning as a campus for our times and beyond.

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A Dream Home

Part home, part office, part park, part gallery-meet TMW Maxwell, the new mixed development at the heart of the city.

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A Garden City In A Mega-City

Tokyo's lively Toranomon district recently welcomed two new skyscrapers that encompass the principles of green and inclusive architecture.

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lights, camera, action

JUNG brings love-fantasy drama Mrs Durian's opulent settings to life with bespoke wiring devices

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Between Preservation And Creation

Urbanus transforms the former Kingway Brewery in Shenzhen into a playful, engaging and useful public space that celebrates both the old and new.

4 mins

Pick Of The Orchard

Step into Singapore's newest hotel, which was designed to bring guests closer to nature, allowing them to experience the city-state's tropical environment in a different way.

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No Barriers

Manuel Aires Mateus' work on boutique hotel Pa.te.os, in Portugal's Alentejo region, showcases the art of designing a luxury property that fits right into its wild, untouched environment.

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Accentuating Transitional Spaces

Kee Jing Zhi, co-founder of Freight Architects and KAPA, believes that the transition between rooms and spaces should be dramatised and recreated with a story. The award-winning architect is passionate about the study of Liminal and Threshold spaces.

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making art

This eco-friendly art studio in Rayong, Thailand, is inspired by Thai Buddhist cosmology.

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Stacked To Impress

Comprising three "boxes" made from different materials, this stylish and functional family home was designed to make the most of an odd-shaped plot.

4 mins

Making Room

To resolve space constraints, this Taipei apartment was designed to resemble a "magic box", with "surprises" waiting behind different walls and doors.

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Life-Centric And Research-Driven Design

Lee Polisano shares his insights on the integration of sustainable features, urban biodiversity and advancements in digital technologies.

4 mins

Bathrooms Of The Future

Singapore architect Colin Seah shares his outlook on bathroom design trends as well as creating bathroom experiences that boost wellness and comfort

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The Future's Bright

Straddling avant-garde to decorative, the Italian biennial event Euroluce 2023 offered a spectacular visual feast for the eyes and showcased how luminaires could work for us ahead in a high-tech world.

5 mins

Green Push

The international furniture industry is experiencing a paradigm shift as manufacturers rethink their designs, materials, and processes to get ahead in the sustainability cause.

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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.