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For the Love of Books
The Book House is a whimsical children’s library tucked away in a small minority village in China’s Hunan province
Urban Renewal in Shanghai: Shimao Festival City
The upgrade of this overlooked retail space is part of a broader strategy to revitalise Shanghai’s Nanjing East Road for locals and tourists alike
Small Town Charm
This hotel in the coastal city of Xiamen is designed as a ‘floating city’ and invites exploration at every turn.
LA.Prime Kitchen
A conversation with the founders of Quarta & Armando Architecture Design Research about their latest project, a restaurant and cocktail bar in Shenyang
Staff Only
This speakeasy-style bar in Taipei is a clandestine affair, and offers much more than just a good cocktail
City of Liberation
Bombay Atelier’s urban minimal aesthetic comes to life in the studio’s debut film, created by the studio’s founder Farzin Adenwalla in collaboration with filmmaker Abhilaash Sahu of Nudo Films
Q&A with One Plus Partnership
Ajax Law and Virginia Lung are known for creating innovative and original designs that transform typical spaces into intriguing experiences. They spoke with Design Anthology about their process and some of their most memorable projects to date
Q&A with Clare Cousins
The Melbourne-based architect talks with Design Anthology about problem solving and design thinking, sustainable housing and heritage
Q&A with Meaghan Dwyer
Principal at John Wardle Architects Meaghan Dwyer spoke with Design Anthology about place and space design, and how architecture contributes to the social, cultural and economic fabric of a city
Q&A with Rob Adams
Professor Rob Adams, director of city design and projects at the City of Melbourne, took time out of Hong Kong’s Business of Design Week to share with Design Anthology his experiences and insights about Melbourne’s transformation and regeneration since the 1980s
Room to Grow
Interior designer Janice Tjioe approached this family home in Jakarta as she would her own: by maximising functionality without sacrificing aesthetic qualities
New Traditions
In this Hong Kong apartment, STUDIO ADJECTIVE translates traditional Chinese architecture and aesthetics into a modern design language
155TBR Conservation Shophouse
This two-storey shophouse in Singapore highlights a material that was once considered sub-standard and reserved for utility buildings, not modern family homes
The Zen Collection by L’OBJET
To mark the global exclusive launch of L’OBJET’s new dining capsule collection for Lane Crawford, we asked founder and creative director Elad Yifrach about his process, inspiration, and how the ancient art of Zen can nourish both body and mind
The Colours of Indonesia
ID12 celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a ‘soulfully Indonesian’ exhibition that offers a vision of modern living inspired by the country’s rich history
‘Childhood Series’ by Wanghe Studio
Wang He’s debut collection is designed for young urbanites
Contemporary Colonial
Set over more than 1000 square metres, The Bangka Project in Jakarta reflects modern design sensibilities with a nod toward Dutch colonial architecture