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The Sound Cave

Legendary Toyo Ito puts life into the National Taichung Theater as he anatomises the entire fluid structure and breathes soul into it.

Covered In Tradition

Rich tones and refined shades define this new wallpaper collection

Loo And Behold

Technology, elegance and functionality come together in a potent mix to create the Antheus collection from Villeroy & Boch.

Through The Ages

This bedroom collection is your sturdy companion through time

Spring Is Here

Welcome the new season with a green-themed selection of home accessories

A New Stone Age

A New Stone Age

The Fabric Of Wood

The new Herman Miller Shop-in-Shop at XTRA’s new flagship store at Marina Square, Singapore, is a massive and intriguing structure. Occupying a 20m long by 7m wide space, the continuous surface stretches across the entire site like a sail of tensile fabric, leading the viewer from the low 3m entrance to the lofty 8m glass curtain wall at the other end. Fascinatingly, this structure is made of plywood.

​Bringing Out The Best In Design

The best in interiors, design and architecture was once again on show at the exhibition halls of Nord du Villepinte on January 20 to 24 2017 for another season of MAISON&OBJET Paris. With 2,871 exhibitors showing off their latest designs and innovations spread across eight halls, the fair was one of the biggest platforms for industry professionals and buyers to see the latest offerings from established and independent designers from all over the world.

An Architect's Vision Come True

With the rise of exclusive wellness retreats and sublime spas, Jean-Michel Gathy, master architect of Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro; Amanyara, Turks and Caicos; and Aman Venice Italy shares his design inspiration behind the creation of environments of rejuvenation and relaxation.

City Within A City

Spanning three city blocks, Brickell City Centre will soon be home to more than 100 global and local retail brands, showcasing the best Miami has to offer – all in one landmark setting.

Made to Contain

Inspired by containers, a homestay finds its unique charm blushing the lush agronomic landscapes of Sekinchan.

Geometric Diorama

A sporty sense of playfulness wafts into a handsomely juxtaposed house, home to a well-known international sportsman.

Freedom of Space

Set in the hills of Geneva, Elle Maison blurs the boundary between manmade spaces and nature.

Architecture & Design Festival In Manila

The future looks bright for Philippine architecture as professionals and students gather together in one of the biggest and most optimistic celebrations of architecture and design in the country. Over 4,000 architecture and design professionals, students, and enthusiasts brave the summer heat to join the three-day festivities at Anthology Architecture and Design Festival Manila 2017 with the theme Context and Intent at the Puerta del Parian, Intramuros, Manila.

Asia's Rising Young Designers

The learning and sharing continues at the regional installment of Asia Young Designer Award (AYDA) 2016 in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Conceived and organised by Nippon Paint Malaysia Group, this premier Award for interior design and architecture students is currently being competed in over 15 countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka and Papua New Guinea. The theme for AYDA 2016, “Be Bold. Be Free. Be You.” rewards participants to get out of their comfort zones, to strike out on new paths, and deliver original and unique design identities without boundaries.

The Whitby Opens In NYC

Taking center stage on Manhattan’s pulsing Upper Midtown scene, The Whitby is Firmdale Hotels’ second outing in New York, and a fitting creative bookend to its ever-popular Crosby Street Hotel in the heart of SoHo. Situated on West 56th Street at 5th Avenue, The Whitby is surrounded by world-class restaurants, boutiques, and museums, and is set to become a destination to rival any of it illustrious neighbors thanks to the Firmdale Hotels Co-owner and Design Director Kit Kemp’s award-winning design.

The New Serpenti

From the recent Baselworld 2017, it is clear that Bulgari is redesigning and redefining the aesthetic codes when it comes to injecting a waft of fresh air into the blueprint of the Serpenti collection.

Tribute To Craftsmanship

The commanding presence of the latest Nathan Yong Collection for ipse ipsa ipsum pulsates. The many eye-catching pieces, from highly customisable Udaipur Sofa to the architecturally inspired Mahal mirrors take you on a cultural journey in the eyes of the Nathan Yong and the brand’s design ethos. There is a rich story behind each piece, evident through the meticulous details and the kind of finishing used.

Reinventing Farm Living

Striking a balance between nature and modern interventions, Rumah Tebing harvests the best of its surroundings in response to the tropical climate, geographical context and the natural code of aesthetics.

What Architects Do

What is design thinking? Chooake Wongwattanasilpa is a subject matter expert who sheds light on it and draws parallels with what architects do.

Bell & Ross Vintage: The Past And Present Combine

Since it was founded, Bell & Ross has taken its inspiration from the history of aviation.

Of Being Woven

Anne Samat takes her audience on an unmapped journey to a world of whimsical intricacies through her extraordinary techniques of unexpected weavings.

Go, Go, Mr. Roboto

Go, Go, Mr. Roboto

Honest Homestead

Hard on the outside but cosy on the inside, Twinkle Villa captivates with an architecture that interacts with its surrounding nature.

Principles Of Placemaking

Kerry Hotel Hong Kong is more than just a hospitality project, but an iconic landmark that highlights the importance of  integration between architecture and the surrounding community.

Shenzhen Design Week 2018

In the Chinese city’s second annual design week, sustainability reigned alongside exploring the values and possibilities of creativity. A spotlight was also shone on Italian designers in South China.

Rojak* By Design

The influence from the melting pot that is Southeast Asia and Singapore is unmistakable in the interiors of members’ club Straits Clan.

Vessels Of Ideas

We lift the curtain on naval architecture and interior design to seek inspiration for land-based projects.

Consonant Construction

Closed and exposed, the Concord House is a testament of love for concrete and a creative freedom to design.

New Lease Of Life

A cluster of important historical buildings in Hong Kong undergoes adaptive reuse under the hands of Herzog & de Meuron to become a heritage and arts complex.