CATEGORIES

LIGHT IN THE DESERT

Dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, this sandstone temple in Rajasthan, India is traditional yet contemporary at the same time.

LIFTING THE VEIL

Pencil Office has designed an outstanding corporate headquarters for a car dealership conducive for equatorial Singapore.

HISTORY WITHIN THE HILLS

A traditional Chinese musical instrument inspired the curving lines of this futuristic local history museum in Liyang City.

CALL OF THE SEA

THIS RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN THE NETHERLANDS IS HEAVILY INSPIRED BY THE HISTORY OF THE SITE.

From Virtual To Reality

VR is no longer a fancy feature that comes after the design and documentation are done and dusted. Today, thanks to BIM, it is the platform on which architects collaborate and reclaim control as the master builder.

Master Of The Trade

Considering furthering your Architecture education this year? Here are a few schools to choose from.

THE EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

Tim Kobe is the Founder and CEO of Eight Inc., best known for conceptualising the original brick-and-mortar Apple Store. He shares the principles behind what drives his multi-disciplinary practice.

PUSHING BOUNDARIES

A steep slope and an irregularly-shaped plot in a residential neighbourhood provides A D Lab with an opportunity to explore a less predictable silhouette.

MATERIAL WORLD

The upcoming Heimtextil trade fair will present the newest fabric and textile innovations and inspirations.

Analogue Vs. Digital

Probe the client but also be open to technology-led development in architecture. The two best practices this issue reveal an interesting contrast in approaches.

Glamorous Revival Of Budapest's Opulent Párisi Udvar

Altered and abandoned after the wartime events of the 20th century, Budapest’s Opulent Párisi Udvar has been masterfully restored as a luxury five-star hotel.

An Impactful Yet Grounded Architecture

In Nusa Idaman, Johor, a suburban mosque trades iterative design norms for an impactful yet grounded architecture.

Monolithic, Monochromatic, Mediatory

The Waterfront Art Gallery in southern China’s Nanchang City energises, connects, and beautifies its surroundings.

State Of Tranquility

Adorned with the same building material for both its exterior and interior, Times Group • MT TITLIS Club in Foshan, China evokes a minimalist aesthetic that is serene and comforting.

Set The Mood

A curated collection of bespoke pieces and vintage treasures set the tone in this warm and welcoming home

Repetition Can Revive What Routine Deadens

Successful cities and companies cannot seem to escape the routine. As they grow and become more complex, they are compelled to standardize their modus operandi, often in the form of policies, operating procedures and other routines of bureaucracy.

Major Trends In Hospitality Design

Architects and designers weigh in on what is shaping the look and feel of where we live when we travel.

In Muted Pink

Calming shades of pink and beige with touches of gold form the key hues of Brisbane-based The Calile Hotel.

Hospitality Update

We check in to understand where the industry stands and is headed towards, and flesh out the implications for architects and designers.

Contemporary Palate

The architecture of W Dubai – the Palm Vies for attention with the well-designed quintet of f&b offerings in the hotel.

Somewhere To Hide

A pair of architects transforms the traditional toolsheds of Mallorca’s olive farms into radically minimalist residential caves.

Tradition, Refreshed

RENOWNED INDONESIAN ARCHITECT POPO DANES REINTERPRETS A TYPICAL SUMBANESE VILLAGE FOR LELEWATU RESORT & SPA.

Stay Green

SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES IN HOSPITALITY DESIGN MATTER IN A WORLD IMPACTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE.

Amazing Homes In Amazing Habitats

Dream big with these gorgeous homes that sit across different terrains, each featuring unique creature comforts that range from tech to a distinct closeness to nature.

Barn Storming

Rekindling interest in its tobacco-curing heritage has helped a Chiang Mai project revitalise its fortunes.

Mexican Modernismo

Sordo Madaleno bring a modernist touch to the Baja Peninsula designed to encourage guests to slow down.

Earthly Origin

The rubber seed becomes the design catalyst to one of the largest exhibition buildings in Southeast Asia.

Pixelated Architecture

An Israeli practice applies this design technique on a building envelope in an interesting and elegant way.

Circles Of Life

A round layout may not be every architect’s cup of tea, but when applied to this nursery school in Japan, it offers a number of advantages.

Perfect Match

For KGID, designing a home not only brings families together; it also heralds the start of a new friendship