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Above And Beyond
The tumultuous ’90s saw property developer Andrew Tan turn an old textile mill complex into the Philippines’ most coveted corporate address. Today, the seasoned Filipino-Chinese tycoon continues to change the game.
In The Limelight
Vietnam’s architecture scene is steadily catching up to Asian powerhouses China and Thailand—and the world is watching.
The Force Is Strong
Hong Kong architect and Star Wars fanatic Barrie Ho embraces tech and innovation in projects such as the world’s first dedicated eSports stadium but is careful to integrate traditional tenets such as sustainability and community-mindedness
Our Funds Electric
No longer a mere buzzword, fintech is the brave new world for the property market— bringing with it innovation, disrupting conventional financial exchanges and enabling customers to save time and money as they benefit from new systems
In Between Tiers
Soaring house prices may have forced the Chinese government into imposing cooling measures on the nation’s property sector, but the chill has yet to take hold in some secondary destinations
Humanitarian Acts
Studio Shanghai’s visionary founder Benjamin Wood eschews complicated flashiness to create urban environments that elevate the lives of inhabitants
Ties That Grind
Vietnam’s decision to enact a policy creating Special Economic Zones with leaseholder incentives for foreign investors have ignited the passions of citizens fearful it will be a Trojan horse for Chinese influence
Strong And Stable
As far as ultra-high and high net worth property players are concerned, Singapore’s risk-averse real estate sector is far from boring
Atleier Ten's Woon To Watch
With pioneering works around the region, design consultancy Atelier Ten is at the forefront of sustainable building in Asia. Henry Woon, the Singapore director of the firm, talks about what has gone before and what lies ahead.
Taking It Offline
While tech innovations tend to hog the headlines, a multitude of other real estate start-ups are rebooting familiar concepts in fresh ways to appeal to the millennial generation
Using The Edge
The brain behind the world’s smartest office building, The Edge in Amsterdam, Ron Bakker aims to promote communication and creative thought through smarter, more sustainable architecture.
The King Of Queens
Architect William Lim’s passion for art and buildings that combine form and functionality have fed into his work at Hong Kong’s landmark new gallery hub and other major projects around the region.
Calm Before The Storm
After years of stagnation, economic recovery is casting some shoots of light on Malaysia’s property industry. Nevertheless, real progress will have to wait until after this year’s general election.
Country Comforts
The rural idyll of Khao Yai proved to be the perfect refuge from the city for a renowned Bangkok businesswoman and socialite.
Storeys From The City
Husband and wife architect team Khoo Peng Beng and Belinda Huang have helped to redefine Singapore’s skyline – most notably with a series of high-density high rises that maximise human engagement and interaction with ecology.
The Man Who Would Be King
When Myanmar’s repressive dictatorship caused his family to flee to China in the 1960s, Serge Pun could never have foreseen that he would become one of the richest and most respected businessmen and real estate developers in his home country.
Open To The Elements
From an Olympic-standard stadium in Mongolia to a Hainan wellness centre, eco-conscious engineer Armelle Le Bihan has harnessed natural resources to elevate projects across Asia.
Community Spirit
With western ‘digital nomads’ keen to relocate, the trend for co-living has spread from American and European cities to unlikelier Asian destinations.
Sky Is The Limit
Record-breaking condo prices in Bangkok’s booming residential market and restored stability in the property sector nationwide are indicative of Thailand’s seemingly bulletproof reputation as an investment hotspot
Not So Great Walls
Beijing’s hutong alleyways have faced waves of demolitions and ‘renovations’ through the centuries. But this time around the relentless drive towards modernisation looks more determined than ever
The Jungle Look
Leading Singapore doctor and all-round polymath Easaw Thomas has landscaped an undulating dream home that will inspire lovers of botany, fine furniture, art and recycling.
A Window To The Past
The push and pull between modernisation and conservation is familiar to many centres in Southeast Asia. As cities around the region continue to develop, how can they successfully integrate these often-clashing demands?
End Of 2018 Special: Mixed Use Projects
The walls of living and work spaces are coming down as mixeduse development rises throughout Southeast Asia. With clients looking for convenience and developers keen to diversify their assets, the trend is only predicted to grow.
Same Sex Couples Cast Adrift In Singapore
While there is no contesting the success of Singapore’s public housing program, things aren’t as inclusive as they seem on the country’s real estate scene
An Englishman Abroad
Fifteen years after arriving in Vietnam to help supervise factory processes for a UK design firm, John Reeves has built up a formidable following for his own elegant home furnishings from his base in Ho Chi Minh City
Galle Force
Blessed with stunning beaches, stylish shopping and colonial charm, the appeal of this coastal Sri Lankan town is rising.