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Contemporising The Traditional

Once an abandoned siheyuan in Beijing, Qishe courtyard is now restored into a contemporary living space with curved walls and sleek rooms while retaining its unique, time-honoured features.

Designing For A New Normal

Architects share their thoughts on how the built environment will evolve in a post-covid-19, pandemic-threatened world.

Scene In Balestier

A made-in-Singapore furniture brand with a focus on heritage and history was invited to design pieces for this co-living project in the suburbs.

Modernday Hotel, Ancient Site

The museum hotel Antakya, designed by Emre Arolat Architecture, floats above one of the 21st century’s most astounding archaeological finds.

Conserving Singapore's Modern Built Heritage

The architectural community weighs in on this topic and identifies the obstacles that stand in the way.

JEWEL ON THE HILL

WITH ITS EXPRESSIVE SILHOUETTE, THE NEW EXTENSION OF THE BOH TEA CENTRE BRINGS IMAGINATION AND CHARACTER TO THE LARGEST TEA PLANTATION IN MALAYSIA.

IRONCLAD RESTRAINT

DUBBED THE HOUSE OF HARMONY, RT+Q’S LATEST EXPLORATION OF THE BARN FORM BALANCES A VISUALLY-ROBUST MATERIAL PALETTE WITH REFINED DETAILS TO THE GREATEST EFFECT.

Wet, Wet, Wet

A visit to the hansgrohe aquademie allowed us to soak in all that this german manufacturer had to offer.

Standout Structure

This interesting, mixed-use building in india is a contrast between simple rectilinear geometry with muted colour tones and a complex angular geometry awash with colour.

Unexpected Views

Perched atop OUE Bayfront, VUE was designed to maximise the potential of its location but chil interior design also paid close attention to its finer details.

Red, Real, Retro

With its inspired design cues, studio bikin’s latest opus explores volume, light and pragmatism in an articulate brick dwelling.

Suspended In Time

When the restoration of this abandoned mill in budapest was suspended for seven years, the forced pause gave T2.A architects time to reflect upon the relationship between the old and new.

Take Off Countdown

Is it possible to overhaul an entire plane in 30 days? Chicago-based interior designer frank ponterio proved it could be done.

Ageing Luxuriously

Designed for the silver generation who seek an alternative to the traditional living arrangement with their offspring, Sun City Kobe Tower sets a new benchmark for high-end senior living.

Formed By Confidence

Given the trust of the homeowner, park + associates designed a house perfectly suited to his needs while also doing something different.

Manufacturing Under The Tuscan Sun

Metro office architetti has elevated the concept of a production facility for french high fashion brand celine.

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.