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In This Singapore Home, Family History Is Painted into the Architecture
Designed by Mark Yong of PIU Design, this Singapore home transforms a narrow footprint into a warm, collaborative sanctuary, enriched by hand-carved details, vibrant murals and a deep connection to family and community
Inside the Pixelated, Retro Cinema of a Reimagined Racecourse Venue
Joyce Wang Studio’s Genso reimagines the Hong Kong racecourse as a cinematic cityscape of floating neon islands and retro-futuristic streetscapes, immersing a new generation in spirited play
In Singapore, The Home of a Pioneering Artist Lives On
Once the residence of artist Chen Wen Hsi, this restored home embraces concrete and shifting garden views to honour his belief in harmony between art, life and nature
How a 30-Year-Old Apartment in Singapore Became a Living Autobiography of Its Owner
Designer Patricia Ho transforms a 30-year-old apartment into a lived-in gallery of memories, guided by a deeply personal approach to hospitality, travel and home
Is it a House, a Theatre or a Sub-Station? Inside Singapore’s Most Enigmatic Black Box
This singular home acts as a canvas for its owners’ artistic work and existential views
How Volcanoes and Coastlines Shaped Qantas’s New Lounge
Caon Design Office and Akin join forces for Qantas’ new Auckland International Airport lounge. Inspired by Aotearoa’s rugged terrain, the earthy design offers travellers a grounding sanctuary and a moment of calm amidst the chaos of modern transit
In Melbourne, an Exhibition Asks: When Is a Work of Art Truly Finished?
Curated by Joseph Gardner for Craft’s Visionaries 2025, Done/Undone shows more than 50 artists’ and designers’ explorations of the creative process
This Bangkok Residence Is Just Four Metres Wide
Against the constraints of a narrow Bangkok plot, AA House became a vertical sculpture. Designed by PHTAA Living Design for a photographer friend and his wife, the home uses split levels, raw concrete and dramatic light to serve as a private gallery for their eclectic collection
At the Edge of the Pacific Ocean, Two Fashion Founders Have Created a Beach House to Be Shared
In Japan’s Kamakura, I In has reimagined an old office building as a seaside retreat, balancing intimate craft with expansive Pacific views and redefining luxury through spatial generosity and light
In Bali, This Architect Measures Building Height by Coconut Trees
Architect Livinia Cali crafts her holiday home with local materials, reworking the traditional wantilan
Peer Behind the Curtain of a Shenzhen Restaurant That Treats Dining as Theatre
Drawing on the cinematic romance of the Republic of China era, Kasawoo and Yo.Q Design have created an immersive dining experience in Shenzhen. The new restaurant, Rener, blurs the lines between memory, theatre and reality through bespoke local craft
At Design Mumbai, India’s Design Industry Proves It’s Not Standing Still
Design Mumbai’s second edition reveals a profound shift: Indian designers are propelling craft heritage into the future. Through material innovation and artisan dialogues, the showcase proves that traditional craft and contemporary design are essential partners
On the Streets of Ho Chi Minh City, This Designer Finds His Materials Where Others See Scrap
Through his Ho Chi Minh City creative space and travelling workshops, designer Dương Gia Hiếu draws on the everyday ingenuity found in the streets across Asia to rethink the possibilities of DIY design
Step Inside This Art-Led Sanctuary in the East of Singapore
Tailored Architects transforms a charming old apartment for an art-collecting family, shaped by terracotta tones, soft light and thoughtful spatial flow
This Perth Home Found its Inspiration in Karijini’s Carved Rock Formations
Swathes of natural materials and soaring volumes characterise Karijini House, designed by Gritt Studio
This Japanese Fishing Island Has Become a Mecca for Art and Architecture
On Naoshima island, Tadao Ando’s latest museum emerges from the hillside like a modernist temple
On Tokyo’s Leafy Fringe, a Brutalist Home Shows How Soft Concrete Can Be
A concrete dwelling, designed by the late Japanese architect Yasuhisa Ota and now home to a photographer and a designer, is almost entirely hidden by nature
Inspired by Monastic Architecture, This Hong Kong Home Makes Space for Faith
Nelson Chow breathes wonder into a family home inspired by ecclesiastical architecture
This Label Is Designing the Future of Jakarta’s Wardrobe By Making Unpredictable Clothes
Guided by experimentation and hand crafted techniques, Jakarta-based label ANW transforms traditional Indonesian silhouettes into unexpected forms through thoughtful material play
Is This Southeast Asia’s Most Charming Design City?
A design-led tour of one destination, selected by our global contributors and team. In this edition, we visit Penang’s UNESCO World Heritage site of George Town