In this issue

So much to celebrate

2016 marks the 10th anniversary of our ground-breaking 40 Under 40 young talent recognition programme, which we celebrated in late May with a party and presentation event (see pages 54-80) attended by honourees past and present, and a whole host of VIP guests.

Many of our young talents have gone on to achieve bigger and better things, covered regularly in the magazine as 2010 alumnus Sou Fujimoto’s Forest of Light at Salone del Mobile shows (page 138).

We also shine the spotlight on the subject of colour in all its wonderful hues, tones, tints and shades (pages 81-127), looking at projects from all over the world in which architects and designers demonstrate that colour can be the difference between ‘blah’ and ‘bravo’!

And if you’re a fan of TV’s award-winning Grand Designs, we’ve got a special treat for you, with an exclusive interview with host Kevin McCloud (page 128).

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A singular envelope

The new Forum in Saint-Louis plays with a double scale: one of fractioning that links it with its urban context, and one of homogeneity that gives the building a strong and iconic design — specifically, a striking metal ‘shell’ in vivid orange

2 mins

Walking through a rainbow

In the past, schools usually adhered to a conventional design, with classrooms, halls and other facilities serving one sole function – education. Today, form is as important as function, as Singapore’s Nanyang Primary School demonstrates with its re-design to meet modern educational and architectural standards

3 mins

Wall-to-wall stories

Working with a range of A-list clients in Hong Kong and beyond, Elsa Jean de Dieu translates her artistic talents into beautiful wall art that tells a thousand stories

2 mins

Designing the future

As the man behind Channel 4’s Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud is an authority on the world of architecture and homebuilding. What really excites him, however, is the promise of sustainability in future housing projects, and a return in every facet of human nature to appreciating the inherent value of the made object

4 mins

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Perspective Magazine Description:

Perspective is a visually rich, monthly publication focused on contemporary design from architecture and interiors, to graphics and product design. Providing a penetrating look at trends, recent projects, and the latest innovative designs from around the globe, every issue features coverage of cutting-edge concepts and interviews with influential regional and International industry figures. For more than a decade, Perspective has been a vital source of information for architects and design professionals, and continues to maintain its edge by focusing on the new and the breakthrough; by looking at both established, well-known success stories as well as Asia’s young, upcoming talent. Perspective is Hong Kong’s premier English design title and 2012 #1 Interior Design - Hong Kong magazine.