Photojournalist and art collector Keren Su never forgot the ‘living museum’ he encountered on a 6,800km bike ride across China in 1981; he has built three traditional lodges to share with others his collections and love of the past.
Kevin Chu’s Foglia lamp uses a process called photocatalysis to kill pathogens in what he says is the world’s first air-purifying device to be activated by non-UV light.
Kevin Chu’s Foglia lamp uses a process called photocatalysis to kill pathogens in what he says is the world’s first air-purifying device to be activated by non-UV light.
Start-up industry disrupters such as Van de Sant, Pentatonic, ecoBirdy, and Vepa/Ocean Plastic are circular-economy pioneers who upcycle waste resources, including marine trash, into tables and chairs which customers can return for reuse.
Start-up industry disrupters such as Van de Sant, Pentatonic, ecoBirdy, and Vepa/Ocean Plastic are circular-economy pioneers who upcycle waste resources, including marine trash, into tables and chairs which customers can return for reuse.
Densely packed high-rises are the most space-efficient way to house people, but they have also been accused of creating anonymous, atomised cities. Some architects are trying to change this
Densely packed high-rises are the most space-efficient way to house people, but they have also been accused of creating anonymous, atomised cities. Some architects are trying to change this
Australian industrial designer Marc Newson – whose portfolio includes the Apple Watch and a lounger that’s the most expensive item by a living designer – is showing off his latest furniture collection in New York
Australian industrial designer Marc Newson – whose portfolio includes the Apple Watch and a lounger that’s the most expensive item by a living designer – is showing off his latest furniture collection in New York
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A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum includes designs that may not have taken off, but paved the way for today’s interiors and furnishings.
Interior designers have scoured the world’s trade fairs for upcoming trends. Recycled plastic, wood and metallic finishes will be popular, as will wall rugs.
Interior designers have scoured the world’s trade fairs for upcoming trends. Recycled plastic, wood and metallic finishes will be popular, as will wall rugs.
Dutch-led consortium’s proposal for Des Voeux Road Central, centred on themed tram stops linked to amenities and Central heritage sites, wins design contest; competition drew 43 entries from 11 countries.
Dutch-led consortium’s proposal for Des Voeux Road Central, centred on themed tram stops linked to amenities and Central heritage sites, wins design contest; competition drew 43 entries from 11 countries.
Located in Swedish Lapland, Kiruna, the country’s northernmost – and youngest – city, is shifting its centre 3km, as the iron ore industry undermines the ground it was originally built on.
Located in Swedish Lapland, Kiruna, the country’s northernmost – and youngest – city, is shifting its centre 3km, as the iron ore industry undermines the ground it was originally built on.
The building recently awarded one of architecture’s most coveted trophies is no twisted tower or glitzy skyscraper. It’s boarding school accommodation for poor children in rural Brazil.
The building recently awarded one of architecture’s most coveted trophies is no twisted tower or glitzy skyscraper. It’s boarding school accommodation for poor children in rural Brazil.
A study has shown the link between well-designed schools and improved academic performance. Some architects and school boards are taking note, and building well-lit, airy and sustainable school buildings.
A study has shown the link between well-designed schools and improved academic performance. Some architects and school boards are taking note, and building well-lit, airy and sustainable school buildings.
From Villa Matisse,, a masterpiece of polished cement and mosaics, to rustic getaways and neo-colonial pads, book features spectacular Bali homes.
From Villa Matisse,, a masterpiece of polished cement and mosaics, to rustic getaways and neo-colonial pads, book features spectacular Bali homes.
Designers can now build rooms in the same way that gamers build worlds, says Hong Kong early adopter of virtual reality visualisation for clients; the technology is the future of architecture and design, says Vincent McIlduff of Alt-254.
Designers can now build rooms in the same way that gamers build worlds, says Hong Kong early adopter of virtual reality visualisation for clients; the technology is the future of architecture and design, says Vincent McIlduff of Alt-254.
Residential street art brings an unexpected edge to a home, as a full wall mural or a small creative statement. Whether ‘refined graffiti’ will be embraced in Hong Kong, where homes are tiny and people move frequently, remains to be seen.
Residential street art brings an unexpected edge to a home, as a full wall mural or a small creative statement. Whether ‘refined graffiti’ will be embraced in Hong Kong, where homes are tiny and people move frequently, remains to be seen.
French industrial designers’ Urban Daydreaming exhibition in Hong Kong considers how to bring charm to cityscapes, and joy to city dwellers, by adding plants, trees and water features.
French industrial designers’ Urban Daydreaming exhibition in Hong Kong considers how to bring charm to cityscapes, and joy to city dwellers, by adding plants, trees and water features.
Designed to absorb 25 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year and produce about 60kg of oxygen per day, the vertical forest being planted in Nanjing, eastern China, is a move against nature-deprived urban development.
Designed to absorb 25 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year and produce about 60kg of oxygen per day, the vertical forest being planted in Nanjing, eastern China, is a move against nature-deprived urban development.
Exhibition Collectible Design shows that modern Asian designers need not reject regional elements in their work to be considered contemporary.
Exhibition Collectible Design shows that modern Asian designers need not reject regional elements in their work to be considered contemporary.
A glamorous 2,400-square-foot penthouse in Manhattan’s SoHo neighbourhood is not being lived in, but is being rented out to social media influencers who need a place to take photos.
A glamorous 2,400-square-foot penthouse in Manhattan’s SoHo neighbourhood is not being lived in, but is being rented out to social media influencers who need a place to take photos.
Urban micro parks, earthquake-resistant homes, a micro library made from plastic ice-cream cartons – the Design Museum of London highlights the best new innovations, many of them from Asia.
Urban micro parks, earthquake-resistant homes, a micro library made from plastic ice-cream cartons – the Design Museum of London highlights the best new innovations, many of them from Asia.
Habitat Property founder Victoria Allan has injected the 1,800 sq ft Stanley beachfront house with a relaxed Australian vibe
Habitat Property founder Victoria Allan has injected the 1,800 sq ft Stanley beachfront house with a relaxed Australian vibe