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A Polished Piece Of Soho Architecture
A polished piece of Soho Architecture by Tan’ck architect rises in the peripheries of Kuala Lumpur’s bukit ceylon.
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Reimagining Rome
What would you do if you had the chance to update some of the most revered works of architecture in ancient and baroque Rome, Italy?
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Abstract Rhythm
Gibert&Tan reframes industrial building conventionality with its interpretive asian headquarters architecture.
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The Agropolitan Designer
Prof Stephen Cairns, co-director of the recently launched future cities lab global, wants you to play a part in his project that incorporates urban and agricultural conditions in areas of high population densities.
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Twist And Turn
This New Toilet Flushing System From Villeroy & Boch Offers A More Sustainable Way Of Life.
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A Contemporary Drama
Conceived by a singular pencil stroke, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore designed by Mercurio design lab is an extraordinary addition to the country’s buildscape.
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Placemaking Possibilities
We hope these examples inspire you to introduce more community-oriented spaces into your next project.
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The Unpredictable Architect
Building upon a practical foundation formed at SCDA and w architects, Carl Lim set up his own practice, Czarl Architects, to create projects that take their cues from the surroundings.
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Context And Hospitality
One designs buildings and the other, cars. Both have unique insights to offer into the way they work.
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Japan In A Car
The design language of the Ultra-Luxurious Lexus ls Sedan exemplifies the quintessence of its home country.
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Perfect Synthesis
Set within the Chao Phraya estate, Capella Bangkok is a destination-inspired hotel and Urban Oasis that showcases the collaborative effort of architecture firm hamiltons international and interior design practice bamo.
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Burst Of Energy
A metaphor for Shenzhen’s innovative design spirit, the iadc design museum in guangdong, china is literally breaking out of the box.
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Equity By Design
GDP Architects’ new AICB building balances the complexities of need, function and context in a multi-faceted institutional training centre.
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The More We Get Together
Placemaking efforts in Singapore have gained momentum in the last 10 years and the covid-19 pandemic is serving to accelerate it and highlight its role in connecting various communities.
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Let There Be Light
This three-storey house by ming architects features a series of staggered voids without compromising on spatial efficiency.
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Defining Singapore Design
We get insights from a group of Singaporeans, creatives and business leaders.
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Flowers In The Mansion
Suzhou’s traditional Chinese Manor house and its well-known gardens guided the interior concept of the New Park Hyatt Suzhou.
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Chris Lee - The Hospitality Designer
Chris Lee, founder and creative director of asylum, is helping hotels engage the local community and be more than just solely the domain of tourists.
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RAPID RECOVERY
THE OUTRAM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SERVES AS THE SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL CAMPUS’ REHABILITATION FACILITY AND MAIN LOGISTICS HUB.
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NEW LAYERS
SENSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL EXTENSIONS BY OFYK ARCHITECTS ALLOW OLD AND NEW STRUCTURES TO COEXIST HARMONIOUSLY IN THIS BUNGALOW THAT HOUSES A MULTI-GENERATION FAMILY.
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Eye To The Sky
Taking on the challenge of a neighbouring airport runway, a new facility brings design vivacity to Penang’s industrial landscape.
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Our Recent Past
As one of the most thoroughly modernist cities in the world, Singapore has a veritable treasure trove of buildings with this style. In an attempt to provide a sense of the general outline of the architectural movement here, non-profit docomomosg has compiled a list of 100 such projects comprising a mix from the heroic and everyday categories. Here, we feature 10 and detail their respective counterparts.
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The Life Companion
Mel Yeo Designs Interiors imbued with thoughtfulness and authenticity to keep clients coming back over and over again.
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Wisdom From The Vines
Crowned by an elegant concrete wave that acts as a rooftop amphitheatre, Lahofer Winery is a contemporary homage to the winemaking traditions of moravia.
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Cut By A Different Cloth
Far from being yet another dense, hot and grey industrial estate, Singapore’s Sungei Kadut EcoDistrict promises to be a tapestry of green and blue interwoven with firms at the cutting edge of technology and heritage highlights.
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Temple Of Learning
Occupying a site that was formerly part of a Toshiba factory, academic-ark is a new campus in Otemon Gakuin University in Ibaraki City, Osaka designed to foster a sense of community.
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A Good Night's Rest
As the hospitality industry digitalises, it is wont to pair up with system technology partners like jung.
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Versatility And Chinese Sensibility
The challenge of juggling a unique experience with maximising operational space was overcome at the chinese national restaurant through hidden panels and eye-catching design elements.
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Apple Of Singapore's Eye
In conceptualising the latest retail store for the tech giant, foster + partners has added another design destination to the city.
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How Did 2020 Impact The Design And Architecture Industry?
How did 2020 impact the design and architecture industry? We present a collection of perspectives and are heartened to hear optimism is in the air for next year.
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