Blending Tradition and Modernity in a Singaporean Home
A Chinese couple in Singapore redesigned their apartment to blend tradition and modernity. They transformed the living room into a study for their sons and preserved a vintage teakwood staircase. Creative solutions enhanced the space, fostering family togetherness and showcasing the power of thoughtful design.
Jackfruit processing unit and community centre
A government funded Jackfruit processing plant in rural Meghalaya is part of a farmers' cooperative, which serves not just as a space for production and movement of goods but also as a community centre to an isolated populace. The facility takes into consideration the needs of its users, climatic conditions and the realities of the remote location whilst providing an affordable intervention with value added benefits.
Architectural Intelligence 2024: AIA International Conference Concludes in Hong Kong
The AIA International Conference 2024, held from October 23rd to 27th, brought together a vibrant mix of architects, designers, and thought leaders in Hong Kong, all united under the theme "Architectural Intelligence." Hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this year’s conference took place at The Henderson, a stunning architectural marvel designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, providing a breathtaking backdrop for discussions on the future of architecture.
Introducing CM Jao - Jury Member of the K-DESIGN AWARD
We are excited to highlight CM Jao, co-founder of Oft Interiors Ltd and a respected jury member of the K-DESIGN AWARD. A graduate of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design, CM specializes in innovative shopping malls and leisure spaces.
Honoring Talent: Ar Louis HUNG Wai Yin Wins the 35th HKIA Young Architect Award
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) is excited to share that Louis HUNG Wai Yin has been awarded the 35th HKIA Young Architect Award. The ceremony, held at the Rosewood Hotel on October 31, 2025, celebrated the creativity and vision of emerging talents in architecture.
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Normally, within an apartment unit or a house, there should be at least an enclosed room with a door separated from the rest of the unit’s interior. In a project named after the sole owner, Alex, Spacedge Designs challenges the need of a door, even the need of a separated room in the first place. “In a space for one, there is technically no need for doors within the flat,” says William Chan of Spacedge Designs.
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Lyf Funan Singapore is a response to the growing trend of co-living, lifestyle, and travel habits among millennials. The hotel/co-living space was designed with young people’s social life in mind so there are plenty of spaces to mingle and to take pictures for social media.
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In Singapore, it is not unusual to see rows of heritage shophouses transformed into boutique hotels, be it for backpackers or luxury travellers. Most of these hotels, however, were renovated with the approach to restore or uplift the shophouses’ original exterior as well as the interior, resulting in the ubiquitous, predictable impression when staying at one of these properties.