When architect Yu Ting, founder of the Shanghai-based practice Wutopia Lab visited Mt Luofu in Canton, the rising mist blocked his view as he walked through the field, shares the architect. With the heavy…
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Studio Lotus designs luxury hotel interiors in Indian Himalayas using traditional materials and references
Studio Lotus, in collaboration with Pradeep Sachdeva Design Associates (PSDA), has designed the 90-key Taj Theog, a luxury resort that sits on a cliff on the periphery of Theog, a remote Himalayan town in…
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Tradition meets big city buzz in Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok’s artistic contemporary interiors by P49Deesign
There is a new entrant on the vibrant Bangkok hotel scene. The 362-key Kimpton Maa-Lai – it includes 131 serviced residences – is shaking things up in the Thai capital that has seen two…
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Tokyo house and coffeeshop by Ryu Mitarai & Associates Architects features single curved staircase that winds upwards through four storeys
This four-storey housing project called Stir by Ryu Mitarai & Associates is located in a narrow Tokyo alley with an overhead railway track where trains run past every minute. In addition, the site is…
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How Sharjah’s cultural pursuits helped it transform from a laid-back desert town into the UAE’s design soul
From raising the bar for responsible development, to honouring its rich heritage through a raft of well-considered restoration projects, the culturally attuned emirate has formed an architectural imprint that’s unique to the region. In…
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Studio Zhu-Pei designs Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum that pays homage to the town’s porcelain-making heritage
Jingdezhen, known as the porcelain capital of the world for its 1,700-year-old pottery-making legacy, has a new cultural attraction – the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum designed by Studio Zhu-Pei. Located in the centre of…
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Anandaloy community project by Studio Anna Heringer announced winner of OBEL Award 2020
The OBEL Award 2020 has been announced and the winner is Anandaloy community project by Studio Anna Heringer. It is the second edition of the award that recognises architectural achievement and is presented annually…