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Ageing Luxuriously
Designed for the silver generation who seek an alternative to the traditional living arrangement with their offspring, Sun City Kobe Tower sets a new benchmark for high-end senior living.
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Issue 115
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Red, Real, Retro
With its inspired design cues, studio bikin’s latest opus explores volume, light and pragmatism in an articulate brick dwelling.
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Issue 115
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A Village For Children
Built to a scale suited for children and designed to mimic the layout of their village, this kindergarten in beisha is a progressive model for rural education.
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Issue 115
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Standout Structure
This interesting, mixed-use building in india is a contrast between simple rectilinear geometry with muted colour tones and a complex angular geometry awash with colour.
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Issue 115
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Wet, Wet, Wet
A visit to the hansgrohe aquademie allowed us to soak in all that this german manufacturer had to offer.
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Issue 115
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URBAN OASIS
Located in the central business district of Beijing, Oh Yeah Brewing distinguishes itself with warm, approachable interiors.
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Issue 114
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THE EMOTIONAL DESIGNER
As the Artistic Director, CEO and co-owner of Chinese luxury brand Shang Xia, Jiang Qiong Er dreams of sparking a renaissance for Chinese craftsmanship in contemporary lifestyle.
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SENSE OF PLACE
JGP Architecture has designed Citadines Balestier Singapore to pay homage to its vibrant city-fringe location.
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OPEN AND FLEXIBLE
The interiors of this new Brutalist-inspired office building in Hanoi enable adaptable and flexible configurations, as well as future expansion.
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LIGHT IN THE DESERT
Dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, this sandstone temple in Rajasthan, India is traditional yet contemporary at the same time.
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LIFTING THE VEIL
Pencil Office has designed an outstanding corporate headquarters for a car dealership conducive for equatorial Singapore.
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HISTORY WITHIN THE HILLS
A traditional Chinese musical instrument inspired the curving lines of this futuristic local history museum in Liyang City.
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CALL OF THE SEA
THIS RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN THE NETHERLANDS IS HEAVILY INSPIRED BY THE HISTORY OF THE SITE.
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Issue 114
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From Virtual To Reality
VR is no longer a fancy feature that comes after the design and documentation are done and dusted. Today, thanks to BIM, it is the platform on which architects collaborate and reclaim control as the master builder.
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Master Of The Trade
Considering furthering your Architecture education this year? Here are a few schools to choose from.
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THE EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
Tim Kobe is the Founder and CEO of Eight Inc., best known for conceptualising the original brick-and-mortar Apple Store. He shares the principles behind what drives his multi-disciplinary practice.
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Issue 113
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PUSHING BOUNDARIES
A steep slope and an irregularly-shaped plot in a residential neighbourhood provides A D Lab with an opportunity to explore a less predictable silhouette.
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MATERIAL WORLD
The upcoming Heimtextil trade fair will present the newest fabric and textile innovations and inspirations.
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Analogue Vs. Digital
Probe the client but also be open to technology-led development in architecture. The two best practices this issue reveal an interesting contrast in approaches.
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Issue 113
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Glamorous Revival Of Budapest's Opulent Párisi Udvar
Altered and abandoned after the wartime events of the 20th century, Budapest’s Opulent Párisi Udvar has been masterfully restored as a luxury five-star hotel.
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An Impactful Yet Grounded Architecture
In Nusa Idaman, Johor, a suburban mosque trades iterative design norms for an impactful yet grounded architecture.
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Monolithic, Monochromatic, Mediatory
The Waterfront Art Gallery in southern China’s Nanchang City energises, connects, and beautifies its surroundings.
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State Of Tranquility
Adorned with the same building material for both its exterior and interior, Times Group • MT TITLIS Club in Foshan, China evokes a minimalist aesthetic that is serene and comforting.
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Set The Mood
A curated collection of bespoke pieces and vintage treasures set the tone in this warm and welcoming home
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November 2019
PORTFOLIO Magazine
Repetition Can Revive What Routine Deadens
Successful cities and companies cannot seem to escape the routine. As they grow and become more complex, they are compelled to standardize their modus operandi, often in the form of policies, operating procedures and other routines of bureaucracy.
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November 2019
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Major Trends In Hospitality Design
Architects and designers weigh in on what is shaping the look and feel of where we live when we travel.
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Annual Issue 2020
Epicure Magazine
In Muted Pink
Calming shades of pink and beige with touches of gold form the key hues of Brisbane-based The Calile Hotel.
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November 2019
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Hospitality Update
We check in to understand where the industry stands and is headed towards, and flesh out the implications for architects and designers.
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Annual Issue 2020
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Contemporary Palate
The architecture of W Dubai – the Palm Vies for attention with the well-designed quintet of f&b offerings in the hotel.
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Annual Issue 2020
T Singapore: The New York Times Style Magazine
Somewhere To Hide
A pair of architects transforms the traditional toolsheds of Mallorca’s olive farms into radically minimalist residential caves.
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