asia

July 19, 2023

Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle

What happens when rational, Modernist architecture puts down roots in a lush, tropical setting? Concrete Jungle, a new book by gestalten, explores locations across Asia and the world to find some of the most visionary residential adaptations of an international style to distinct local settings.

January 22, 2019

Café Oriente Is Seoul’s Semi-Underground Coffee Shop

Finding the perfect balance between two distinct architectural concepts is always challenging. However, Labotory successfully harmonises Korean aesthetics with minimal charm in Café Oriente.

January 21, 2019

ONG&ONG Framing And Taming Nature Through Design

ONG&ONG's latest residential project in Singapore's Fraser Hill estate places materials in their natural state amidst a curated nature.

April 17, 2018

Produce Squeezes Big Design Into Small Spaces

Produce showcases efficient design techniques in Singaporean family home where spaciousness is rare and often considered a luxury.

September 18, 2017

5 simple ideas to nail Asian landscaping designs

Asian or Oriental style is a design trend that has become increasingly popular in recent years. As the world becomes more cluttered and overcrowded, the creation of minimalistic, stylish and harmonious landscapes becomes more important to people as a way to escape the hustle and bustle.

March 18, 2015

This is not a stamp shop

Opened in late 2014, Mrs. Pound is a speakeasy and restaurant discretely perched on a sloping corner in Hong Kong’s famous antiques district, Sheung Wan.