Today marks the World Architecture Day, observed on the first Monday of October every year. Celebrating the theme of Housing for All, the International Union of Architects (UIA) had earlier this year announced a…
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Architecture Office designSoutheast Asia’s tallest tower Exchange 106 opens for business in Kuala Lumpur
The Exchange 106 skyscraper in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur has announced its completion and handover to occupants. The 492-metre mixed-use tower has displaced The Petronas Twin Towers as the city’s tallest skyscraper. The Exchange…
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ArchitectureAndre Kikoski Architect to design an innovative facade for India’s largest luxury textile market
New York-based award-winning practice Andre Kikoski Architect (AKA) has announced its first project in India in Surat in the western state of Gujarat, known for its diamond cutting and polishing and textile industries. Earmarked…
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Architecture Culture Places of WorshipDavid Adjaye’s firm wins competition to design an interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi
British practice Adjaye Associates has revealed plans for an interfaith centre on Saadiyat Island in the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi, after being selected from among a shortlist of unnamed international firms. The…
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Design Events Interiors Interviews LifestyleNathan Yong marks 20 years in industry with a retrospective at National Design Centre
As one of the most recognised names among Singapore’s design talents, Nathan Yong is celebrating 20 years in the industry this year with an exhibition at the National Design Centre (NDC) titled In the…
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Architecture Education Events Residential design Sustainable designSingapore projects and firms recognised at International Architecture Awards 2019
The 2019 International Architecture Awards have been announced and a number of Singapore projects and firms have been recognised for their innovative and groundbreaking architecture and urbanism concepts. The International Architecture Awards are jointly…
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Design Events InterviewsSingapore designer’s book to be featured during Dubai’s Global Grad Show 2019
Singapore designer Ng Zi Ning has designed a book, Making Mistakes, which highlights the importance of mistakes made during any learning process or a given task. The project is one of the selected projects…