From the most beautiful hotels and restaurants to innovative retail spaces with intriguing narratives, here are 10 most-shared hospitality and retail projects we published in 2018 that show how design has evolved to cater to the new generations of consumers and leisure seekers.

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#10

Six Senses Duxton by Anoushka Hempel 

Celebrated British designer Anouska Hempel balances drama, wellness and commitment to sustainability inside eight restored heritage shophouses occupied by the Six Senses Duxton hotel.

#09

Tea Lounge and Dolcetto by Basilico by HASSELL 

HASSELL creates a duo of spaces that celebrate the art of enjoying afternoon tea with a unique take on the tropical colonial aesthetic at the Regent Singapore.

#08

Bird and Bitter by Linehouse 

One venue for daytime and another for the night. Linehouse designs a pair of F&B spaces in Shanghai’s former French Concession with an emphasis on relaxed simplicity.

#07

Gentle Monster Marina Bay Sands by Gentle Monster

True to the brand, a strong narrative prevails in the abstract interior of Gentle Monster’s Marina Bay Sands outlet.

#06

Epion by LAANK 

LAANK turns the traditional stark white clinic aesthetic on its head with a bold art deco-influenced interior of black lines and geometric patterns.

#05

Akira Back restaurant and Smack-Dab bar at the JW Marriott Hanoi by Greymatters 

Alan Barr from greymatters ruminates on his latest project for celebrity chef Akira Back: Akira Back restaurant and Smack-Dab bar at the JW Marriott Hanoi.

#04

Aesop Vivocity by MLKK 

Hong Kong-based young design studio MLKK uses rattan, cement tiles and lime wash to recreate a Singaporean domestic vibe at Aesop’s sixth store at the VivoCity Mall.

#03

Ottoman’s Coffee by Alvin T 

Seeking an inclusive café experience for Sopo Del Tower, AlvinT Studio makes a colourful interlude in the Mega Kuningan business district.

#02

The Great Madras Hotel by Farm 

Can a hotel with soul feed the soul of its neighbourhood? The Great Madras in Little India is a good test case. 

#01

Habitat by Honestbee by Wynk Collaborative 

The 60,000 sqft Habitat by Honestbee by Wynk Collaborative offers a digital-age grocery shopping and dining experience layered with technology.

Lookout for more of our 2018 Top 10 roundups!