Hong Kong-based o&o Studio took a very specific, and very romantic, image as the inspiration for the branding and design of an uber-cool craft beer and whisky bar in an old grease factory in Shanghai’s South Bund.

Ageing Citizens and rapid population growth is changing the way we navigate our city centres. While it throws up plenty of challenges, Paul Priestman of PriestmanGoode only sees opportunity.

How can design reimagine and add value to modern luxury today? Situated in a secluded and undisturbed forest in Kyoto’s north, the new Aman Kyoto designed by Kerry Hill Architects is a minimalist respite surrounded by nature.

In the age of social media, does form still follow function or is it vice versa? The narrative has always stayed the same for architect Quck Zhong Yi of ASOLIDPLAN.

“How do we give people meaningful food for thought? We are feeding minds and stomachs at the same time.” A studio that knows no limits, Bompas & Parr challenge the status quo and redefine our everyday understanding of the architecture of food.

The bush fire crisis in Australia has resulted in a surge of protests, charity and coming together of Australians but will it make a difference in the grand scheme?

With Australia choking on bushfire smoke, will our designs need to deal with the increased uninhabitability of our buildings-slash-nation?

Drawing inspiration from an iconic Chinese musical instrument, the Liyang Museum by CROX makes a statement in the landscape.

Embed within the heart of Geelong’s energetic Ryrie Street, HASSELL dramatically reveals and reintroduces the new Geelong Arts Centre as the region’s trailblazing creative hub.

Cloudstreet by greymatters possesses all the operational sensibilities for a fine-dining establishment without falling prey to aesthetic stereotypes.

Thrown together by circumstance, Kirsten Stanisich and Jonathan Richards formed a professional partnership that has seen them grow, flourish and forge a brand of their own.

We cover the latest moves, promotions and celebrations across the architecture and design industry, including Bates Smart, Gray Puksand, The Design Institute of Australia, Assemble and more.

What happens when the risk of fire makes regional life completely uninsurable? We may be about to find out.

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne is a new five-star hotel by dwp and Bates Smart that puts fashion – and sustainability – first

Renowned workplace strategist James Calder is the Global Director of recently-launched consultancy ERA-co and part of the team putting people at the centre of our future workplaces and cities.

“We must continue to focus on delivering human-centred solutions that encourage a patient’s sense of worth.” Studio director at Bates Smart, Mark Healy on the challenges and responsibilities of healthcare models in the contemporary context.