Too Smart For Our Own Good

Smart seems to be the new buzzword, from homes to gadgets and appliances. But do they actually contribute towards a sustainable future? Spark Architects partner Lim Wenhui, shares her thoughts on this issue.

All Together Now

Find out why co-living spaces offer stylish living while still being good for the earth as well.

LOONG SWIM CLUB

In Suzhou, China, the team at X Living designed a fun space where parents and children have access to sport and entertainment in a fairy-tale atmosphere.

PARKER PALM SPRINGS

Decorated by acclaimed interior designer Jonathan Adler, this eccentric oasis reflects a Hollywood vibe in the middle of the desert.

LIVING BY EXAMPLE

Driven by their love for the environment, this couple wanted their home design to be as sustainable as possible, resulting in material choices that could stand the test of time. Domenica Tan and meloDy Bay learn about the unique design of this home.

DESIGN

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW

AUTOCAMP YOSEMITE

This resort with a unique glamping concept has been drawing tourists from all over the world to its collection of trailers, tents and cabins located close to one of the most beautiful natural parks in the United States.

Versatile Bike Attachment Wins James Dyson Award

Stability is an issue when riding bikes loaded with heavy bags. With Wheelson, carrying heavy loads on your bicycle is not only safer but easier too.

Back To The Future

A dark palette with metallic accents forms the futuristic ambience of this apartment. Isabelle Tow takes a look.

Fresh Take On The New Year

With Chinese New Year just a few weeks away from Christmas, switching from one seasonal look to another is as easy as making small changes to your existing decor. Interior stylist Mike Tan shares his tips on fuss-free decorating.

Creating Immersive Environments

Acclaimed Argentinean artist Julio Le Parc has spent the past 60 years dreaming up experiences exploring form, colour, light, movement and visual effects that engage all the senses. After arriving in Paris in 1958, the intrepid artist dedicated his time to creating a unique style of visual art based on the concepts of Constructivism and geometry. “On one side was the experience on the surface we were creating. On the other side was the viewer but there’s a third place that was the relationship between the eye and the surface,” he explains of the purpose of his works.

Home With A Price

David Price’s family home is a culmination of nearly 30 years of experience in designing dream residences for an international clientele across the south of France. Lynn Tan discovers how the owner-founder of David Price Design taps on his expertise to transform this dilapidated Provence property into a new home for his family.

Shades Of Green And Blue To Ease Us In And Set The Tone For 2020

Colour experts recommend these reassuring shades of green and blue to ease us in and set the tone for 2020.

Lindsey Adelman's New York City Showroom

The famed industrial designer launches her gallery, where she showcases her sculptural lighting creations in a welcoming, loft-like space.good to know

IL Palazzo Experimental

A Venetian palace remade as a hip boutique hotel.

Living History

A chance encounter during one of the homeowner’s regular jaunts to check out conservation shophouses in various parts of Singapore led to the acquisition of this corner unit. LYNN TAN finds out how he transformed a dilapidated shophouse into a family home.

Made To Order

Customisable furniture offers homeowners the freedom to express themselves regardless of the layout or size of their home.

New Home For AESOP

Luxe Aussie skincare brand Aesop establishes an impressive new home with a design concept inspired by the waterfront.

Understated And Classy Interiors

Understated and classy interiors set the backdrop for this home with its collection of iconic designer furniture. Domenica Tan finds out more about its design strategies.

Fun And Play

Playful touches within this spacious apartment stimulate the imagination. Isabelle Tow takes you on a personal tour.

The New Kenzo

Kenzo Takada, who retired from fashion more than 20 years ago, is now channelling his creative juices into styling homes and interior design. Despite the change, the 80-year-old innovator, who remains rooted in his design philosophy, discusses his legacy and the recurring Japanese influences on his bodies of work.

Transformative Design

Despite its odd layout, this homeowner managed to incorporate all his family’s needs and achieve a luxurious look, too. Eliza Hamizah finds out how.

The Art Of Leather Craftsmanship

Expert in the leather business, Franco di Fonzo shares more about Frag’s legacy and the future of the furniture industry.

What's Trending & What We Think Fast Fashion = Fast Decor?

Can I be perfectly honest with you? Before the launch of Ikea’s Markerad collection, I had never heard of Virgil Abloh.

Sp Homes

A new home design concept offering unique and customisable interior design solutions.

Lightness Of Being

French photographer Cerise Doucede (above) suspends objects in midair, creating one-of-a-kind tableaux that appear to be frozen in time, and reinventing the art of portraiture by conceiving environments that teem with inanimate objects suspended in space, like swirling thoughts giving expression to the personalities of each of her subjects.

One For The Team

Like a marriage, designing a home requires a collaborative effort for the best results. Lynn Tan gets pointers on how the interior design here was guided by the owners’ personlities.

Creating Thoughtful, Engaging, Fun Workplace

Siren Design Group Singapore’s Penny Sloane pioneers workplace design in South-east Asia and beyond by creating thoughtful, engaging, fun spaces that blur the lines between work and play.

Dream Nashville

Designed by Meyer Davis and located in Music City, USA, this hotel is experiencing a revival while paying tribute to its fascinating past.

Sense & Sensuality

Design Intervention principal Nikki Hunt’s apartment in the posh district of Knightsbridge, London, pays homage to the property’s grand architecture, while fostering a sense of fun befitting a holiday home.