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Unobtrusive Luxury, Anyone?
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Unobtrusive Luxury, Anyone?

A new era of luxury development has begun in Costa Rica with a light on land approach that ensures the protection of the land, its resources and people

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Intersection Of Modernity And Tradition
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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.

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Of Nature And Community
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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.

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Red Bricks Redefined
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Red Bricks Redefined

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

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The Future Of Print
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The Future Of Print

“Evolution, not Revolution. Co-existence, not Insularity.” says Jiahui Tan, the curator of The State of Print, and Founder and Creative Director of Fable.

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June/July 2022
A LAYERED APPROACH
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A LAYERED APPROACH

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

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VISIONS OF TOMORROW
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VISIONS OF TOMORROW

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

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A CUT ABOVE
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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.

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RETRO FEAST
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RETRO FEAST

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

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DRAMATIC FORM
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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.

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THE NEW LEADER
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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.

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THE DEVELOPER
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THE DEVELOPER

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

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SOLAR GREENHOUSE
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SOLAR GREENHOUSE

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

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FULLY RECHARGED
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FULLY RECHARGED

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

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Vivant Parisian Apartment
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Vivant Parisian Apartment

A Bohemian Story of Culture and Art

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May 2022
Una casa preparada para vivir
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Una casa preparada para vivir

El concepto básico de este proyecto del arquitecto Xavier Miquel Mercer ubicado en la Costa Brava esel de aprovechar el espacio al máximo para ordenar sus funciones. La buena iluminación natural de la que dispone la parcela inunda los espacios

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Mayo 2022
Antoni Gaudí's Life, Career, And Tragic Final Days
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Antoni Gaudí's Life, Career, And Tragic Final Days

The Antoni Gaudí Retrospective, on now at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, shines a spotlight on one man's unique vision and lasting legacy. Bruce Scott takes a closer look at his life, his career, and his tragic final days.

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May 2022
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MODERN PLAYGROUND

FLAUNTING MID-CENTURY VERVE IN A LUSH LANDSCAPE, THE STANDARD, HUA HIN STRIKES A BALANCE BETWEEN UNDERSTATED THAI ELEGANCE AND A SENSE OF FUN.

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MIX IT UP
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MIX IT UP

SET IN A TRADITIONAL SHOPHOUSE, THIS MEXICAN AND JAPANESE FUSION RESTAURANT CONCEPTUALISED BY OWIU DESIGN COMBINES ELEMENTS INSPIRED BY BOTH CULTURES.

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Issue 123
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A LEISURELY SHOP

NATURE AND SCULPTURAL FORMS INTRODUCED BY DESIGN STUDIO BURDIFILEK TURN SEOUL’S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE INTO A WELCOMING AND TRANQUIL PUBLIC SPACE.

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Issue 123
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Rocks In A Stream

The performing arts centre by rocco design architects associates at the bao’an cultural district is the metaphorical translation of the water erosion process.

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Garden Variety

Green corridors both above and underground give this hard-edged development that has been revamped by TA.LE Architects a relaxed and more inviting feel.

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Forms Of Higher Learning

From sleek roofs to scintillating façades, architects continue to expand the design lexicon of malaysian campuses.

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The Interior Design Industry Is Surviving And Not Thriving

The Interior Design Industry Is Surviving And Not Thriving. Can This Be True?

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Green Is The New Gold

The finance industry has finally awakened to the need to have sustainability-related funding solutions and architecture can help to drive it.

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The Grace Of Koi

Inspired by the sweeping movements of ornamental fish in an adjacent lake, the Changshu Jinmao sales centre by aedas sets the stage for a new mixed-use development in China’s Jiangsu province.

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How To Design A Multi-Faceted Business
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How To Design A Multi-Faceted Business

Christopher Chua, co-founder and creative director of Kulörgroup, explains how to design a multi-faceted business.

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What Will The Future Hold?
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What Will The Future Hold?

We feature some of the other interesting entries of the “Singapore in 2041” student competition.

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An Emirati Jungle
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An Emirati Jungle

Walk through the Singapore Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai, designed by woha, and learn how building designs can draw from and give back to nature.

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The Newly Revamped East Coast Park By RSP
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The Newly Revamped East Coast Park By RSP

The newly revamped East Coast Park by RSP has greater visual appeal, is easier to navigate and brings visitors closer to nature.

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