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- Evocative of their trips abroad, a couple’s rustic-chic home in the city’s New Territories offers peace and tranquillity in an unexpected urban haven
- Both prefer an unpolished, weathered look to shiny slickness
Etania Green School in Sabah, conceived by a Singapore-based non-profit, shows how good design can help inspire young thinkers. It’s hoped it will be the first of 30 schools to be built for thousands of children left stateless.
Etania Green School in Sabah, conceived by a Singapore-based non-profit, shows how good design can help inspire young thinkers. It’s hoped it will be the first of 30 schools to be built for thousands of children left stateless.
‘Family estate’ focus helps hotelier return to its roots
‘Family estate’ focus helps hotelier return to its roots
The man who introduced a nation to the duvet, garlic press and chicken brick is not afraid of anything – except retirement.
The man who introduced a nation to the duvet, garlic press and chicken brick is not afraid of anything – except retirement.
Luxury renovations to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas led to a US$60,000 increase
Luxury renovations to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas led to a US$60,000 increase
A Hong Kong exhibition explores the origins of art deco in France, the mutual exchange of influences with China, and the style’s development in the East.
A Hong Kong exhibition explores the origins of art deco in France, the mutual exchange of influences with China, and the style’s development in the East.
From the hills of Los Angeles to an island in Suzhou, these are the most wildly extravagant homes
From the hills of Los Angeles to an island in Suzhou, these are the most wildly extravagant homes
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.
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.
A lawyer couple’s family home is a beautiful blend of vintage and contemporary influences but it’s the coveted location that steals the show
A lawyer couple’s family home is a beautiful blend of vintage and contemporary influences but it’s the coveted location that steals the show
The 30,000-square-foot, 11-bedroom home – full of 22-carat gold-leaf fittings – was bought at auction for US$42.5 million
The 30,000-square-foot, 11-bedroom home – full of 22-carat gold-leaf fittings – was bought at auction for US$42.5 million
Elandess, owned by Lloyd Dorfman, founder of Travelex, was recognised at Boat International Design & Innovation Awards
Elandess, owned by Lloyd Dorfman, founder of Travelex, was recognised at Boat International Design & Innovation Awards
Start-up Arkup says the solar-panelled four-bedroom property – as mobile as a normal yacht – is part of plans for floating communities and resorts
Start-up Arkup says the solar-panelled four-bedroom property – as mobile as a normal yacht – is part of plans for floating communities and resorts
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.
What’s it like to be the designer of 200 whimsical resorts, including the new Shinta Mani Wild
What’s it like to be the designer of 200 whimsical resorts, including the new Shinta Mani Wild
Designer Fu, who made his name with The Upper House in 2009, has taken on a new project – the five-star St. Regis Hong Kong
Designer Fu, who made his name with The Upper House in 2009, has taken on a new project – the five-star St. Regis Hong Kong
The 10-bedroom, 14-bathroom home on Indian Creek Island was built in the style of a private resort
The 10-bedroom, 14-bathroom home on Indian Creek Island was built in the style of a private resort
The social media platform has changed the way we value design, but it’s also raised questions about originality and authenticity. Following the trend may create ‘kitsch’ projects that will have no longevity.
The social media platform has changed the way we value design, but it’s also raised questions about originality and authenticity. Following the trend may create ‘kitsch’ projects that will have no longevity.
After the Empire State Building, don’t miss a trip the iconic Flatiron Building and Whitney Museum of American Art
After the Empire State Building, don’t miss a trip the iconic Flatiron Building and Whitney Museum of American Art
The luxury industry is preparing for a paradigm shift next year, as politics, the growing number of millennials and Muslims, and technology shape trends
The luxury industry is preparing for a paradigm shift next year, as politics, the growing number of millennials and Muslims, and technology shape trends
At the push of a button, the balloon rises, unveiling a 24ct gold lighter inset with pavé diamonds.
At the push of a button, the balloon rises, unveiling a 24ct gold lighter inset with pavé diamonds.
You can watch auto racing and then keep the excitement going by taking part in a simulated race
You can watch auto racing and then keep the excitement going by taking part in a simulated race
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.
The awards highlighted a new category called The Game Changer
The awards highlighted a new category called The Game Changer
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.
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.
Known for giving Hong Kong’s traditional Chinese tenements a second life, Andrew Bell works his magic again in his 1,300 sq ft Bangkok duplex, minus his trademark black-framed Central Market windows
Known for giving Hong Kong’s traditional Chinese tenements a second life, Andrew Bell works his magic again in his 1,300 sq ft Bangkok duplex, minus his trademark black-framed Central Market windows
Petre, or Petra, Island boasts two homes designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright – a 1950s guest cottage and a four-bedroom house that juts out over the lake
Petre, or Petra, Island boasts two homes designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright – a 1950s guest cottage and a four-bedroom house that juts out over the lake
Robert Cheng, 41, founder of Brewin Design Office, reveals the highlights and challenges of designing the ‘Minimalism: Space. Light. Object.’ exhibition
Robert Cheng, 41, founder of Brewin Design Office, reveals the highlights and challenges of designing the ‘Minimalism: Space. Light. Object.’ exhibition
Vincent Lim, creative director of Hong Kong-based design studio Lim + Lu, which he founded with wife Elaine Manzi Lu, explains why he keeps Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s Works on his desk
Vincent Lim, creative director of Hong Kong-based design studio Lim + Lu, which he founded with wife Elaine Manzi Lu, explains why he keeps Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s Works on his desk
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
Casey Wang, founder of architecture firm Blend, received government funding for her project. Dongguan is leaving behind its reputation as a home to sweatshops and prostitution by building tech campuses.
Casey Wang, founder of architecture firm Blend, received government funding for her project. Dongguan is leaving behind its reputation as a home to sweatshops and prostitution by building tech campuses.