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The New York Sentiment Behind the Redesign of a Singapore Icon
Singapore’s Le Bon Funk Club Street has been reimagined by Jin Seow Studio
An Owner’s Eclectic Collection Finds Balance in This Kuala Lumpur Home
From Tintin figurines to Ming Dynasty chairs, Oryza Design Studio weaves a homeowner’s eclectic treasures into a serene Kuala Lumpur apartment
The New Guard of Indonesian Design is Rewriting the Rules of Tradition
Conscious that their nation has been better known as a manufacturing hub, these emerging industrial and product designers are marking a new chapter for Indonesian design with ambition and imagination.
This Kuala Lumpur Apartment Was Inspired by Romantic Hong Kong Filmmaking
Inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love, a bachelor’s apartment in Kuala Lumpur masterfully blends nostalgic Old Shanghai aesthetics with modern design, creating a space of wistful romanticism
The National University of Singapore’s Yusof Ishak House Has Been Transformed Into A Sustainable Landmark
Yusof Ishak House has been reimagined by design architect Erik L’Heureux as a net zero-energy building, while paying homage to the iconic commons hub’s historic identity
Inside an Art-Lover’s Studio in Singapore
This Singapore apartment, designed by multidisciplinary studio Sujonohun, was crafted around some of the owner’s favourite art pieces, pulling colours and thematic inspiration into the surrounding architecture and furniture to create a cohesive and sumptuous home
Distinct Voices, Shared Language
The fourth edition of Emerge @ Find, a design showcase held as part of Singapore Design Week and curated by Supermama’s Edwin Low and Design Anthology’s own Suzy Annetta, brought together 76 emerging designers from across Asia Pacific
Emerge in Focus: In Conversation with Curators Edwin Low and Suzy Annetta
In the lead up to the 2025 edition of Southeast Asian design showcase Emerge, taking place as part of Singapore Design Week, curators Edwin Low and Suzy Annetta reflect on the region’s design landscape and Emerge’s place in it
This Kuala Lumpur Apartment Embodies the Colourful Spirit of Friendship
Creative director Mandy Gioh enlisted longtime friend and Wunderwall Design co-founder Wil Ken Ee to transform her compact Bangsar apartment into a vibrant celebration of colour and reimagined nostalgic elements
Wuuu Studio Celebrates the Optimism and Creative Spirit of Mid-Century Design in this Kuala Lumpur Apartment
Wuuu Studio has transformed a Kuala Lumpur apartment with a mid-century-inspired palette
Pritzker Prize Winner Riken Yamamoto on Designing for the Community
The 2024 laureate speaks to us at Singapore Archifest about good design and how we can make cities work
Yabu Pushelberg Creates a Lush Sanctuary at Raffles Sentosa
The beloved brand marks a new chapter with its second Singapore outpost on the vacation island of Sentosa
Maison Boulud Brings Mediterranean Coastal Charm to Singapore
Joyce Wang Studio has crafted a cosy waterfront restaurant inspired by the French Riviera
Tanjong Beach Club: Singapore’s Celebrated Beach Club Reopens with a Fresh Look
The iconic Singapore beach club’s renovation by Akin Atelier retains the same beloved spirit with a vibrant Palm Beach feel
Magpie Brings Borderless Soul Food to Tiong Bahru
New restaurant Magpie serves ‘borderless soul food’ in a streetside Tiong Bahru spot designed by local studio Drawn
Jakarta’s Kindling Restaurant Is A Stunning Heritage Transformation
Rafaelmiranti Architects undertook a thorough research process to uncover the original structure of the heritage home, restoring and updating it with sensitivity and verve
Art and Architecture Converge at Bangkok Kunsthalle
Art space Bangkok Kunsthalle has become one of the city’s most significant contemporary art spaces, and is igniting Southeast Asia’s scene with its original approach
Down-Home Meets High Design at Somma
In Singapore, chef Mirko Febbrile and Nice Projects have combined a cocktail bar and fine-dining restaurant to craft one memorable destination, Somma
A Warm Welcome at Peninsula House
Wunderwall Design has transformed an abandoned pre-war building into Peninsula House restaurant in Penang, where grand original features combine with antique furniture, natural materials and plenty of charm
Core Values: Southeast Asian Designers at Emerge 2024
Southeast Asian designers come together at Emerge during Singapore’s Design Week, demonstrating the region’s creative potential