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A sense of discovery in Hafary Gallery conceived by Park + Associates

A sense of discovery in Hafary Gallery conceived by Park + Associates

Park + Associates has crafted a journey for creative discovery and exploration in the new and expanded Hafary Gallery.

Is the countryside the next frontier?

Is the countryside the next frontier?

Is the future being built in the countryside now? Samir Bantal and Rem Koolhaas lead an investigation into this fascinating “ignored realm” with the Countryside project. 

Is it possible to be stress-free in the profession of architecture?

Is it possible to be stress-free in the profession of architecture?

Architecture is reportedly a profession of stress. How can workplace culture alleviate the daily pressures that come with the job? Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia resets the priorities of his busy, award-winning firm.

FARMACY: FARM’s research and experience design arm

FARMACY: FARM’s research and experience design arm

With FARMACY, FARM uses deep research, community conversation, and engagement with subject matter experts to chart a way through the complexities of creative projects today. 

The Draw of Society at The Great Room

The Draw of Society at The Great Room

HASSELL has designed The Great Room at Raffles Arcade for social connections, with a nod to the history of the grand hotel it resides in.

Rethinking The Public-Private Divide In The Coworking Space

Rethinking The Public-Private Divide In The Coworking Space

Just how ‘public’ can a shared workspace be? Publik Office in Ho Chi Minh City, designed by Sanuki Daisuke Architects, mediates the private-public divide.

The Prestige Hotel: Ministry Of Design’s Sleight Of Hand In Penang

The Prestige Hotel: Ministry Of Design’s Sleight Of Hand In Penang

Ministry of Design transposes heritage in the new quasi-colonial Prestige Hotel in Penang, with a contemporary interpretation of Victorian design – visual trickery included.

SID Design Conversations: The New Pathways To Wellness At Work

SID Design Conversations: The New Pathways To Wellness At Work

Walking meetings and escape nooks – designed for both connection and disconnection – are key to wellness and productivity in two new workspaces at Paya Lebar Quarter.

SID Design Conversations: Tourist Or Global Citizen? Designing Hospitality In The Climate-Change Era

SID Design Conversations: Tourist Or Global Citizen? Designing Hospitality In The Climate-Change Era

An architect, an engineer and an interior designer working in the hospitality sector discuss alternative building materials, penalties for polluting construction, and time as an aspect of sustainability.

SID Design Conversations: Where Does Brand Experience Begin And End?

SID Design Conversations: Where Does Brand Experience Begin And End?

The number of brand touchpoints is expanding, say three leading retail designers and strategists, and brands are starting to take on human qualities.

A New Thirst: Alchemist Anonymous By Bitte Design Studio

A New Thirst: Alchemist Anonymous By Bitte Design Studio

A bar culture is taking shape in Jakarta, and this speakeasy designed by young studio Bitte Design offers a 1920s concoction.

5 Minutes With… Bitte Design Studio

5 Minutes With… Bitte Design Studio

We chatted with founders of Jakarta-based Bitte Design Studio Agatha Carolina and Chrisye Octaviani about starting a design business and creating sustainable spaces.