d+a - Issue 124

In this issue

Gracing the cover is St James Power Station. Following a restoration and refurbishment by W Architects in close collaboration with Studio Lapis, the almost 100-year-old national monument has been adapted into an office fit for the 21st century.

In the same issue, check out the hotel Capri by Fraser in Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang. Despite having a relatively compact site, it has a distinctive silhouette of angled glass façades, fins and floors that makes it stand out from among the surrounding high-rises. Another featured project is the Viettel Headquarters in Hanoi (by Gensler) that impresses with its unique massing and energy-efficient green roof.

Not to be missed either is a piece where four emerging interior designers (Janka Podbielski, Matthew Kek, Lam Jun Nan and Jay Liu) share their thoughts on where the industry is headed. This is the last in a series of stories published in collaboration with the Interior Design Confederation of Singapore over the first half of this year.

A LAYERED APPROACH

A DEEP TERRACE GUARDS THIS HOUSE AGAINST THE TROPICAL WEATHER, WHILE ENCOURAGING OUTDOOR LIVING.

1 min

DRAMATIC FORM

A MUSEUM DESIGNED BY UAD TO RESPECT THE SITE IT STANDS ON RISES ALONG THE BANKS OF A RIVER IN CHINA’S FUJIAN PROVINCE.

1 min

VISIONS OF TOMORROW

FOUR YOUNG CREATIVES SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON WHAT THE INTERIOR DESIGN INDUSTRY MIGHT LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE.

6 mins

Red Bricks Redefined

Domani architectural concepts adapts the traditional chinese red brick to create a sustainable, cultural landmark in foshan, china.

4 mins

FULLY RECHARGED

ST JAMES POWER STATION HAS BEEN SENSITIVELY RESTORED AND REFURBISHED BY W ARCHITECTS, IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH STUDIO LAPIS.

7 mins

Of Nature And Community

To overcome building restrictions, gensler singapore designed vietnam’s viettel group’s headquarters as a unique, oval-shaped building with an energy-efficient green roof.

3 mins

A CUT ABOVE

CAPRI BY FRASER, BUKIT BINTANG IS A POLISHED METROPOLITAN GEM BY PAKATAN REKA ARKITEK AND SCDA ARCHITECTS THAT REFLECTS PRAGMATIC DESIGN ON A CHALLENGING AND COMPACT CBD SITE.

3 mins

Intersection Of Modernity And Tradition

SCDA Architects Has Composed A Glass Atrium To Preserve And Integrate A French Colonial Villa Within The Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh.

4 mins

RETRO FEAST

DINING AT CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC BY THE DANDY COLLECTION, IN COLLABORATION WITH EDG DESIGN, IS LIKE ENTERING A TIME CAPSULE FROM THE 1960S.

4 mins

THE NEW LEADER

IN PRIORITISING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, MELVIN TAN, THE LATEST PRESIDENT OF THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, ENCOURAGES MORE ATTENTION TO BE FOCUSED ON WEB 3.0 AND THE METAVERSE.

3 mins

THE DEVELOPER

WHAT SHOULD SINGAPORE HOUSES IN THE 21ST CENTURY BE LIKE? TAN CHER MING OF MING ARCHITECTS IS REWRITING THE DEFINITION.

3 mins

SOLAR GREENHOUSE

Construction materials were obtained locally, the crops grown are indigenous using hydroponic techniques and solar panels cover the roof.

1 min

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d+a Magazine Description:

d+a is a bi-annually 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.