Architecture

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designing the future
Happening in Frankfurt, Germany, Ambiente 2026 expands with fresh concepts in interiors, hospitality, and lifestyle
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mastering water
From water-saving innovation to smart toilets, Geberit continues to set benchmarks in bathroom technology, delivering solutions where design and function are inseparable.
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a winery that floats above the vines
Sauska Tokaj winery is an architectural statement set amid one of the world's great wine regions. Its hovering form, immersive visitor experience, and cutting-edge design celebrate both the legacy and future of Tokaj winemaking.
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mountains and gardens
Forbes Residences takes WOHA's discourse on residential high-rise living to Perth's Applecross suburb.
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craft, culture, and contemporary living
Zucchetti continues to innovate through visionary collaborations, sustainable practices, and a design culture that bridges past and present.
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the new language of stone
Timeless yet forward-looking, Antolini's natural stone redefines luxury through sustainability, durability, and design – a vision brought to Singapore by Hafary.
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augmented forms
Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival's mainstay event, DATUM:KL, fielded a star-studded international roster showcasing a breadth of contemporary designs and ideas across the globe.
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DESIGN TRENDS OF 2026
Innovation meets responsibility: from adaptive furniture and tactile linens to sustainable bathrooms, smart lighting, and timeless stone surfaces, D+A explores trends set to shape design in the coming year.
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shaped with clay
KKAA'S UCCA Clay not only showcases traditional pottery craft but uses clay products to create a unique, authentic architecture.
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celebration of craft
An exclusive collaboration that transforms natural fibres, artisanal dyeing and intricate weaving into resort wear and amenities.
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lighting the next era
The world's lighting leaders converge at GILE to explore how illumination can shape culture, sustainability, and urban life.
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rest in the city
Alila Shanghai abstracts elements of vernacular architecture and resolves technical challenges to conceive a restorative oasis in the city centre.
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a new landmark rises
Singapore's skyline is set for another transformation. Moshe Safdie discusses the challenges, inspirations and breakthroughs shaping Marina Bay Sands' long-awaited expansion.
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legacy of timeless design
As Minotti's second generation shapes the future, Roberto Minotti explains how a united vision, innovation, and respect for craftsmanship continue to define the brand's global success.
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tale of a tree
This house by ArMo Design Studio takes its main design cue from an existing 13m-high tree; the result is a connected relationship with nature throughout the house.
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threads of place
Chat Architects questions the relationships between vernacular Thai craft and architecture in the Indigo Loom House, conceiving building as 'tool', and vice versa.
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elevated perspectives
The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok unfolds as a journey through space and art, balancing tradition and modernity in every detail.
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pushing creative boundaries
In this next inspiration-led series, Wayne Chan, Managing Director, Max Lee, Creative Director, and Winnie Leow, Chief Designer of Icon Interior, have dreamed up a unique interior concept using items from Space Furniture. Founded in 2009, their design-and-build company provides a comprehensive range of services, including bespoke furniture, home automation, and modular furniture proposals.
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the hanok of tomorrow
The Hanok Heritage House reinterprets Korea's centuries-old architectural language through contemporary spatial planning, material innovation, and refined detail.
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capturing the rhythm of light
How can architecture combine industry and art? Park1538 Gwangyang is a new cultural and educational facility by POSCO Gwangyang Steelworks in South Korea that presents a case study.
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Tailored For The Curious Explorer
The new Alma House at the New Bahru enclave reflects the collaborative spirit of a school environment.
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Eco And Egalitarian
Can a building represent a culture? Berrel Kräutler Architekten's sensitive renovation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore stimulates discourse.
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Building A Green Home
This semi-detached house by Zivy Architects explores passive tropical design, the delight in architecture and the issues of multi-generational living.
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The Natural Balance
Inspired by the serene beauty of dewdrops, the Antao Collection by Villeroy & Boch transforms bathrooms into wellness sanctuaries, combining sustainability with timeless elegance.
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Inspiring Creativity And Exploration
The new Hafary House at Lavender reflects the brand’s vibrancy and innovation, as well as provide an inspiring and engaging space for customers.
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Home Is Where The Heart Is
A vacation house is reimagined for a multi-generational family to gather for holidays in the bucolic setting of Yongjia in Zhejiang, China.
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balancing act: nature and humanity
In this inspiration-led series, we asked Jay Liu and Alex Liu, co-founders of Right Angle Studio, to dream up a unique interior concept using mainly items from Space Furniture.
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rethinking, remaking, reframing
Aoki Akio, the founder of DESIGNART TOKYO discusses the importance and legacy of Tokyo's eminent art and design event, particularly for young creatives.
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rebuilding communities
Shift2024, the much-anticipated conference returns with a stellar line-up of prolific architects making their mark in Asian urban design.
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unparalleled italian craftsmanship
Filippo Arnaboldi, Chief Executive Officer of Frette, tells us how this luxury lifestyle Italian brand is moving forward with times yet not forgetting about its existing legacy.
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