Architecture
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The Tech Product Designer
Ivy Ross, Google’s Vice President of Hardware Design, sat down with us during her first visit to Singapore to shed light on what she does.
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Issue 113
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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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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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Issue 113
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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.
3 min |
Issue 113
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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.
2 min |
Issue 113
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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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Issue 113
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2020 Lexus RX - A Head-Turning SUV
The 2020 Lexus RX is a head-turning SUV because of its dynamic, elegant exterior.
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Issue 113
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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.
4 min |
Issue 113
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MATERIAL WORLD
The upcoming Heimtextil trade fair will present the newest fabric and textile innovations and inspirations.
1 min |
Issue 113
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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.
7 min |
Annual Issue 2020
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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.
2 min |
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.
4 min |
Annual Issue 2020
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Tradition, Refreshed
RENOWNED INDONESIAN ARCHITECT POPO DANES REINTERPRETS A TYPICAL SUMBANESE VILLAGE FOR LELEWATU RESORT & SPA.
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Annual Issue 2020
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Stay Green
SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES IN HOSPITALITY DESIGN MATTER IN A WORLD IMPACTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE.
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Annual Issue 2020
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Mexican Modernismo
Sordo Madaleno bring a modernist touch to the Baja Peninsula designed to encourage guests to slow down.
3 min |
Issue 112
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Circles Of Life
A round layout may not be every architect’s cup of tea, but when applied to this nursery school in Japan, it offers a number of advantages.
4 min |
Issue 112
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Barn Storming
Rekindling interest in its tobacco-curing heritage has helped a Chiang Mai project revitalise its fortunes.
4 min |
Issue 112
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Earthly Origin
The rubber seed becomes the design catalyst to one of the largest exhibition buildings in Southeast Asia.
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Issue 112
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Pixelated Architecture
An Israeli practice applies this design technique on a building envelope in an interesting and elegant way.
1 min |
Issue 112
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Warehouse Revival
The last conserved warehouse in Singapore now restored wonderfully with a brand new purpose, in true representation of the island’s culture, heritage and context.
6 min |
Issue 97
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The Sound Cave
Legendary Toyo Ito puts life into the National Taichung Theater as he anatomises the entire fluid structure and breathes soul into it.
5 min |
Issue 97
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Covered In Tradition
Rich tones and refined shades define this new wallpaper collection
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Issue 103
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Loo And Behold
Technology, elegance and functionality come together in a potent mix to create the Antheus collection from Villeroy & Boch.
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Issue 103
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Through The Ages
This bedroom collection is your sturdy companion through time
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Issue 103
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Spring Is Here
Welcome the new season with a green-themed selection of home accessories
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Issue 103
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A New Stone Age
A New Stone Age
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Issue 103
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The Fabric Of Wood
The new Herman Miller Shop-in-Shop at XTRA’s new flagship store at Marina Square, Singapore, is a massive and intriguing structure. Occupying a 20m long by 7m wide space, the continuous surface stretches across the entire site like a sail of tensile fabric, leading the viewer from the low 3m entrance to the lofty 8m glass curtain wall at the other end. Fascinatingly, this structure is made of plywood.
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Issue 97
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​Bringing Out The Best In Design
The best in interiors, design and architecture was once again on show at the exhibition halls of Nord du Villepinte on January 20 to 24 2017 for another season of MAISON&OBJET Paris. With 2,871 exhibitors showing off their latest designs and innovations spread across eight halls, the fair was one of the biggest platforms for industry professionals and buyers to see the latest offerings from established and independent designers from all over the world.
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Issue 97
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An Architect's Vision Come True
With the rise of exclusive wellness retreats and sublime spas, Jean-Michel Gathy, master architect of Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro; Amanyara, Turks and Caicos; and Aman Venice Italy shares his design inspiration behind the creation of environments of rejuvenation and relaxation.
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