CATEGORIES

Freedom of Space
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Freedom of Space

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

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Issue 94
Architecture & Design Festival In Manila
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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.

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Issue 98
Asia's Rising Young Designers
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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.

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Issue 98
The Whitby Opens In NYC
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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.

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Issue 98
The New Serpenti
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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.

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Issue 98
Tribute To Craftsmanship
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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.

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Issue 98
Reinventing Farm Living
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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.

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Issue 98
What Architects Do
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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.

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Issue 108
Bell & Ross Vintage: The Past And Present Combine
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Bell & Ross Vintage: The Past And Present Combine

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

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Issue 99
Of Being Woven
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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.

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Issue 99
Go, Go, Mr. Roboto
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Go, Go, Mr. Roboto

Go, Go, Mr. Roboto

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Issue 99
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Honest Homestead

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

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Issue 99
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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.

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Issue 99
Shenzhen Design Week 2018
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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.

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Issue 105
Rojak* By Design
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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.

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Issue 105
Vessels Of Ideas
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Vessels Of Ideas

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

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Issue 105
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Consonant Construction

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

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Issue 95
New Lease Of Life
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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.

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Issue 107
Encore,Please
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Encore,Please

This hotel’s design deserves a standing ovation.

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Issue 107
Breath Of Fresh Air
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Breath Of Fresh Air

Originally from Italy and a resident of Singapore for a dozen years, Savina Nicolini is a designer with refreshingly different perspectives.

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Issue 108
The Terrace House
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The Terrace House

Greenery is in abundance in this project, despite the plot’s long and narrow footprint.

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Issue 108
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Dense And Complex

After 27 months of construction, Funan has reopened.

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Issue 111
Architecture And Affordable Housing
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Architecture And Affordable Housing

With careful planning and sustainable means, designing homes at reasonable prices can be realised and offered to the masses.

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Issue 111
Mediating Land And Sea
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Mediating Land And Sea

Submerged within the sand dunes of a beach resort community in Hebei, China, UCCA Dune Art Museum by OPEN Architecture encourages the appreciation of both art and nature.

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Issue 111
Off The Beaten Track
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Off The Beaten Track

Stylish yurt guest rooms and an eco-friendly design makes this new barefoot luxury resort a model hospitality project.

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Issue 111
Pure Harmony
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Pure Harmony

Sunday* Architects has designed a weekend retreat in southern Thailand in the Mid-century Modern style.

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Issue 111
Taking Flight
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Taking Flight

Inspired by the organic shapes found in the Negev desert, Israel’s Ramon International Airport is a futuristic mirage in an ancient place of passage.

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Issue 111
Comfort In The Bathroom
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Comfort In The Bathroom

The toilet goes high-tech to provide greater comfort and convenience to modern-day users.

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Issue 106
Staying Cool
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Staying Cool

This Corner Terrace Successfully Overcomes The Challenge Of Being In The Path Of The Afternoon Sun.

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Issue 106
Meet And Eat
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Meet And Eat

The design of this restaurant perfectly captures its intention of encouraging omnivores to gather and feast.

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Issue 106