Around The World

Uncovering the unique design language of architecture around the world, Habitus Living celebrates the exceptional architectural moments. What defines design and architecture from our region? Each story looks for the nuance and culture, and the things that tie it all together.

A less common way of living: Opening up a pre-war Singapore flat

MONOCOT’s refresh of this conservation flat includes a new courtyard, an open plan and Mid-Century Modern vibes.

Living in serenity in South Delhi

The Serene Abode is the embodiment of a design for a home that delivers tranquillity on every level.

Breeze blocks, openness and voids – a Singaporean villa worth exploring

When wabi-sabi meets high-tech

In this 100-square-metre flat in Singapore, integrating smart appliances with minimalist design was the ultimate goal.

Atelier Tao+C lines the walls of this studio apartment with bookshelves to create a cocoon

The design process for Magy Apartment in Shanghai perfectly embodies the power of words. The brief followed Karel Teige’s proposal that ‘a minimum dwelling could only exist with its connection with public facilities’ from his book Minimum Dwelling, 1932.

3 Asian travel destinations with design and family at the heart

Design enthusiasts can enjoy both inspiring architecture and family fun in these beloved hotels in Asia.

FR House bridges innovative design and nature

The FR House in Punta Fuego, Philippines emerges as a blend of architecture and natural landscape, showcasing CAZA’s melding of a building with its challenging coastal environment.

A contemporary oasis in Gurugram

Essentia unveils a lavish apartment in the heart of Gurugram, India, in the prestigious DLF Aralias — a symbol of modern luxury, merging youthful vibrance with elegant design.

Villa in the Sky is a collection of contrasts

Designed by Palindrome Spaces, Villa in the Sky weaves together contemporary aesthetics with traditional features in the heart of India.

An apartment infused with soft minimalism

Parallelogram Design brings the tranquility of Japanese ryokan living and the calming essence of nature into this airy ‘home in the sky’.

Goy Architects reinvigorates this apartment as a warm, woody and wild retreat

Goy Architects’ sensitive adjustments and additions to this apartment in Singapore form a cosy home layered with timber and greenery.

Debris Block House blends contemporary design with sustainable practice

Light filled and encased in foliage, Debris Block House by Bangalore based studio CollectiveProject is setting a new paradigm for Indian architecture.

Bringing spatial volume to a minimalist loft apartment

Luxury is expressed through elegant details and bespoke designs in this remarkable loft apartment designed by Joey Khu ID.

5 eye-catching projects from China

The new wave of architecture shaping the changing face of China is extraordinary. From idyllic retreats to film inspired café’s and homes that feel more like art galleries, the scope and skill informing these projects posit architecture as a means to improving our lives and the way we live.

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Around The World

A less common way of living: Opening up a pre-war Singapore flat

Living in serenity in South Delhi

Breeze blocks, openness and voids – a Singaporean villa worth exploring

When wabi-sabi meets high-tech

Atelier Tao+C lines the walls of this studio apartment with bookshelves to create a cocoon

3 Asian travel destinations with design and family at the heart

FR House bridges innovative design and nature

A contemporary oasis in Gurugram

Villa in the Sky is a collection of contrasts

An apartment infused with soft minimalism

Goy Architects reinvigorates this apartment as a warm, woody and wild retreat

Debris Block House blends contemporary design with sustainable practice

Bringing spatial volume to a minimalist loft apartment

5 eye-catching projects from China

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