Asia Pacific
Project
Steelcase opens hybrid showroom and workplace in Hangzhou
Steelcase has unveiled one of its largest Asia Pacific showrooms in Hangzhou, merging workplace, brand experience and client engagement in a single flexible environment designed by M Moser.
Ideas
A winning appointment
Leading by design, Erik L’Heureux has recently taken the helm of Monash University’s Department of Architecture, and so a new and exciting journey begins for both L’Heureux and the University.
Events
Cerith Wyn Evans at the MCA
On the eve of Cerith Wyn Evans’ first museum exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, we interviewed the internationally acclaimed contemporary artist in a wide-ranging discussion spanning Japanese gardens, the aesthetics of Buddhism and the Australian light.
Events
“My place defines what type of writings I do”: Meet Baka Bina, Papua New Guinean writer
The fourth edition of the First Nations Writers Festival took place in May 2025, and we spoke to Baka Barakove Bina about the importance of place and home in his writing, as well as the things that make the Pacific region so distinctive.
Project
Seoul’s adidas flagship store offers a constantly evolving experience to repeat visitors
Situated in the dead centre of the hippest part of town, adidas Seoul is challenging how a fashion name sits within an established street scene. Various Associates has refocused street attention on the store’s second level with a facade that juts out.
Project
Fast-paced, dynamic retail: Seoul’s Adidas flagship store
Situated in the dead centre of the hippest part of town, adidas Seoul is challenging how a fashion name sits within an established street scene. Various Associates has refocused street attention on the store’s second level with a facade that juts out.
People
JJ Acuna on hospitality design in Asia-Pac
Hong Kong-based designer and consummate cosmopolitan, JJ Acuna of Bespoke Studio, muses on the changing face of hospitality and design across Asia Pacific.
People
3 learnings with Caroline Olah of Reddie
We sit down with Reddie Furniture founder Caroline Olah to discuss Asian influence, design heritage and manufacturing.
People
Álvaro González gives us an enlightening executive summary
Cosentino’s newly appointed vice president for Asia Pacific shares his strategic moves in driving the global architectural surfaces company’s growth in the region.
Ideas
Really though, what value do hotels offer guests?
As the hospitality industry goes into a tailspin from the pandemic, hoteliers and designers alike are forced to reckon with the true value that hotels bring to guests.
Furniture
Baxter: The newest addition to the Space Furniture catalogue
Available now at Space Furniture, Baxter’s range of furniture pieces are an emulsion of beauty, modernist aesthetic and traditional craftsmanship.
Articles
Space Furniture’s latest brand a showpiece of Italian design
Available now to Space Furniture, Baxter’s range of furniture pieces are an emulsion of beauty, modernist aesthetic and traditional craftsmanship.
Events
Living together, high and low
Multi-residential living is the way of the future and whether you live in Hong Kong or Mumbai, Melbourne or Singapore good design makes all the difference to our lifestyle and wellbeing.
Events
The Future is Now
With a new category in this year’s INDE.Awards, there is the opportunity to shine the spotlight on the architecture leaders of the future. The Graduate seeks to bring to the local, regional and global stages students and their schools and highlight the innovation, imagination and artistry of the next generation of architects.
People
Jean-Michel Gathy on the art and science of designing hotels
The principal designer of Denniston shares about the fundamentals of hotel design, his latest collaboration with Aman and the future of hospitality.
People
Marriott International’s Toni Stoeckl on redefining the lifestyle hotel experience
The hotel industry is being disrupted, we talk with Marriott International’s Toni Stoeckl on the value of customer experience, sustainability and wellness to stay one step ahead in the hospitality space.
Articles
Reinventing the Gold Dot
How do the minds behind Dinosaur Designs reimagine a trophy for today’s creative industry? We chat with Stephen Ormandy to find out.
People
5 Minutes With… dwp CEO Brenton Mauriello
dwp is an international practice that has established a foothold in Asia. The Indesignlive team speaks with the practice’s CEO Brenton Mauriello, from his office in Thailand, about creating workplace culture and the changing perspectives of the region.
People
5 minutes with dwp’s CEO Brenton Mauriello
Dwp is an international practice that has established a foothold in Asia with strong ties to Australia. Indesign speaks with the practice’s CEO Brenton Mauriello, from his office in Thailand, about creating workplace culture and the changing perspectives of the region.
News
There is a new leading light in contemporary design. You might recognise our newest Luminary
Mia Feasey is many things: designer, businesspersn, mentor, icon. And now, she joins our industry’s most influential as the latest Luminary inductee.
Events
Learning From Tomorrow’s Education Spaces: Living Edge Supports The Future Of Education In Our Region
As Official Partner for the 2018 INDE.Awards Learning Space category, Living Edge continues to support our region’s design prowess in the education sector.
Articles
Learning from tomorrow’s education spaces : Living Edge supports the future of education in our region
As the Official Partner for the 2018 INDE.Awards, Living Edge continues to support our region’s design prowess in the educational sector.
Events
Team Zenith Is Back On Board For This Year’s INDE.Awards
Zenith returns to the INDE.Awards in 2018 as Platinum Partner. Taking the Asia Pacific’s best design to the global stage, we look forward to celebrating this region’s most excellent in creative practice.
News
Team Zenith is back on board for this year’s INDE.Awards
Zenith returns to the INDE.Awards in 2018 as Platinum Partner. Taking the Asia Pacific’s best design to the global stage, we look forward to celebrating this region’s most excellent in creative practice.
Articles
5 Minutes With … Oliver Baxter!
Just returning home after 30 days travelling to workplaces throughout the Asia Pacific region, Oliver Baxter shares his insights on the global status of collaboration and the future of the working world.
People
Team Wilkhahn Asia Pacific Restructures
Wilkhahn Asia Pacific announces a pivotal restructure of the responsibilities within the senior management team to better serve the needs of the growing Asia Pacific region.
News
Indesign #70 – On Sale Now
Indesign #70 – the ‘consume’ issue – is on the loose! Grab your copy today
News
What Can I See @ #SID17?
Catch up with the industry’s latest and greatest from the most exciting brand and suppliers at SID17’s hot-spot precincts, community venues and showrooms!
Ideas
The INDE.Awards Influencer: What Makes Them So Influential?
Say Hello to your Shortlist for The Influencer 2017 – a collection of our industry’s most exceptional people, products, projects and ideas. But what is it exactly that makes them so influential?
News
Come and Make History: The INDE. Awards Gala 2017
Get close to greatness and take part in Asia Pacific design history this June!
Project
Laem Charoen Seafood Central Eastville, by Thai-based Designer, Onion
In her eighth design for the Laem Charoen Seafood Restaurant, Onion design director Arisara Chaktranon shares her thoughts on the value of blending modern interior trends with tradition and nostalgia.
People
The State of Architecture + Design Today
Across Asia Pacific, the A+D creative and commercial community is enjoying a particularly favourable position. But, how did we get here?
Ideas
INDE.Awards 2017 : The Worry + Wealth of Global Design
Global. Regional. National. What does it all REALLY mean? In 2017 for our inaugural INDE.Awards, we’ve selected an incredibly diverse lineup of judges to bring you an international perspective on design in our region.
Articles
Asia Pacific and The Office: How to Crack the Market
The Asia Pacific region continues to develop at an alarmingly fast rate. What might this new chapter in economic history mean for the A+D community?
Articles
Time-Poor No More
Lead-time is the biggest hurdle confronting the Asia Pacific A+D community. With their characteristic eye to increased productivity, agility and efficiency, Zenith Interiors have found the solution.
Ideas
So, You Think You Can A+D?
2017 marks the inaugural year of the INDE. AWARDS: Indesign Media’s latest offering to Asia Pacific’s A+D community. But does our industry need another award? YES. Here’s why…