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…
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“It was important for us to keep the emotional resonance of the Raffles Singapore,” says Champalimaud Design’s Ed Bakos
The Raffles Singapore recently reopened after undergoing massive renovation over a period of two years. Known for creating luxury environments for a global client list which includes the likes of The Plaza New York, the legendary Troutbeck hotel…
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Ministry of Design references Victorian-era illusion tricks in Penang’s The Prestige hotel
Colin Seah, one of Singapore’s globally-acclaimed talents, and founder of Ministry of Design (MOD), has recently completed The Prestige hotel in Penang’s capital Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property features 162 rooms,…
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“Indonesian capital move to Borneo will also shift its creative industry,” says Lim Masulin
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (popularly known as Jokowi) recently announced that the country will relocate its capital Jakarta to East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. The move comes after years of overcrowding, pollution,…
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Interview: Andreea Braescu talks about her porcelain lighting creations and favourite designers
Romanian lighting designer, Andreea Braescu‘s poetic vision combines with skilled artistry resulted in the launch of her eponymously named sculptural lighting installation brand. Inspired by the imperfection of nature, her painstakingly handcrafted lighting creations…
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Digital Blue Foam’s web-based data aims to optimise BIM and reduce design study time
At a recently held event in Las Vegas for the AEC industry, Singapore-based firm Digital Blue Foam launched a web-based, centralised, user-friendly platform that is accessible to and usable by designers and non-designers. It will…
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Nathan Yong is, undoubtedly, one of the best known Singaporean names in the global world of design. Known for his honest and simplistic approach to design, Yong continues to find the perfect balance between…