Valley Hideaway

This residential retreat for a chef and her family in Sonoma County, California, is also a charming cooking laboratory that takes its design cue from the local rural typology.

Room For One

This apartment has been totally revamped to suit the specific needs of its bachelor homeowner. LYNN TAN susses out the details.

Eclectic Appeal

Minimalism meets sumptuous texture and whimsical details in this three bedroom resale HDB flat.

Six Senses Krabey Island

Surrounded by tropical vegetation and views of the crystal-clear water, this dream hotel in Cambodia was designed with sustainable materials and construction techniques.

A Place For Everything

Precisely executed and delightfully articulated, this home shows how radical ideas like a red dining room, curving interior walls and a bathroom behind an altar can address the owners’ lifestyle. ASIH JENIE takes a tour.

Eat, Drink And Be Merry

The major changes in the dining scene this year have created opportunities to look at mealtimes in a new light. MAKE + MERRY, a Singapore-based design studio, is paving the way with its initiative to promote local chefs and artisans.

5 Facts You Should Know About Buying That Second Property

If you’re an HDB flat owner who plans to buy a second property, you need to read this first.

UNIVERSAL BEAUTY

Italian furniture brand Edra has rolled out its uniquely stylish and comfortable pieces in Singapore. We talk to co-founder Monica Mazzei about its philosophy and plans for the future.

SKY FORESTS

Architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri, the mastermind behind Milan’s famous forested high-rise Bosco Verticale, is tackling climate change via sustainable skyscrapers that invite nature into the heart of the city. Writer Y-JEAN MUN-DELSALLE finds out how his works represent the development of a new generation of urban architecture to combat the pressing issue of climate change in a revolutionary manner.

TROPICAL IDYLL

Located on Balmeg Hill, this apartment is literally a home in the woods. LYNN TAN experiences what it is like to be so close to nature.

Hee Welling Talks About His Collaboration With Hay

Danish furniture designer and educator Hee Welling talks about his collaboration with Hay, the lifespan of furniture and why Scandinavian design is considered universally appealing.

Sacha Walckhoff Talks About The Inspiration Behind The Bold Look Of The Apartment

Sacha Walckhoff, creative director of Maison Christian Lacroix, talks to Karine Monie about the inspiration behind the bold look of the apartment he shares with partner Pascal.

Weaving Webs Of Existence

Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota works wonders with wool, transforming her thoughts, feelings, and inner battles into moving and haunting installations of immense beauty that speak of the human experience. Writer Y-JEAN MUN-DELSALLE finds out what makes her tick, her thoughts on life, death and art, and why fear is necessary for her to make art.

Architect Quck Zhong Yi Tells What We Can Learn From It Pandemic

Architect Quck Zhong Yi, a partner at Asolidplan, addresses how the pandemic has disrupted his projects, the challenging process of resumption and what we can learn from it.

Daring To Dream

Every level of this 70-year-old terrace house has a fresh and inviting new identity, thanks to its designer and owner Kelvin Teo. Rossara Jamil takes a tour.

Between The Lines

This resale flat in Woodlands now has a modern, graphic aesthetic, thanks to a unique grid design and a monochrome palette. MELODY BAY does a walk-through.

Reclaiming The Semi-Outdoors

Shu Ong, the founder of Dura Blinds, talks to us about reclaiming balconies – some of the most under-utilised spaces ever – with blinds.

Six Senses Bhutan

The architecture and interior of this luxury hotel’s five lodges perfectly frame the country’s majestic landscape.

VILLA COPENHAGEN

Housed in the historic Copenhagen Central Post and Telegraph Head Office building, this much anticipated new hotel is a tribute to both classic and contemporary Danish design.

KKI SWEETS

The communal spirit of 17th-century London coffeehouses meets the the atricality of Japanese Noh theatre in this minimalist dessert studio on Seah Street.

Charm Of The Calm

Cool, muted hues and delicately curved shapes help to create the zen atmosphere of this Balmoral condominium apartment. MELODY BAY does a walk-through.

Well, Why Not?

Thai fashion designer Bhanu Inkawat on Thai street style, the Asian way of life – and the inspiration behind his brand Greyhound Original’s playful collaboration with Ikea.

Humbert & Poyet's Knack For Translating Complex 3-D Ambiences

The name Humbert & Poyet keeps cropping up in design circles. Based in both Paris and Monaco, the studio is known for the refined, bold designs of Beefbar restaurants around the world, including Hong Kong. Each has a distinctive visual concept and identity that are inspired by its location, thanks to Emil Humbert (right) and Christophe Poyet’s trademark knack for translating complex 3-D ambiences. Writer Y-JEAN MUN-DELSALLE finds out more.

Is The Greater Southern Waterfront Singapore's Hippest New Address?

With exciting plans for the Greater Southern Waterfront announced by PM Lee Hsien Loong, property punters are heading south in anticipation of prices shooting north.

A Purpose To Repurpose

Cherin Tan, founder of award-winning interior design firm LAANK, talks about LAAT, her unique upcycling furniture label co-created with PHUNK co-founder Alvin Tan.

9 Stylish Study Looks To Get Inspired By

From the United States, Mexico and France to Australia and China, these spaces have everything to please the eye and boost creativity.

SPARKING JOY

Brimming with treasured keepsakes, the eclectic decor of this home tells the story of its owners’ blended tastes, heritage, travels and love for toys. MICHELLE LEE takes a tour.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE

In this terrace house, luxury is born out of a medley of beautiful views, privacy and materials meant to age gracefully.

COOL CONTRAST

Brimming with character, creative touches and bold colour choices, this apartment is proof that an open layout can still be cosy. MICHELLE LEE delves into its design strategies.

PLAYFUL DISPOSITION

Built on the bones of a former farmhouse, this home-cum-atelier of a designer couple and their four children is a chic combination of bright colours, industrial aesthetics, and fluid indoor-outdoor connection.