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Nature in the Kuala Lumpur sky at Lloyd’s Inn

Nature in the Kuala Lumpur sky at Lloyd’s Inn

Third in the series of boutique hotels under the Lloyd’s Inn brand, Lloyd’s Inn Kuala Lumpur bring the immediacy of nature to the new high-rise hospitality experience in the heart of a bustling city.

The Loop by Alexis Dornier redefines Bali’s resort-style living

The Loop by Alexis Dornier redefines Bali’s resort-style living

Who needs a resort getaway when the residents of The Loop is already living in one.

Jumeirah Bali: A modern day water palace that revives a forgotten empire

Jumeirah Bali: A modern day water palace that revives a forgotten empire

Jumeirah Bali tells the story of the grand Majapahit empire through water sculptures, symbolic forms and contemporary injections, bridging Bali’s past and present.

5 dream destinations with Asian design sensibilities

5 dream destinations with Asian design sensibilities

From Malaysia to Vietnam, these hospitality projects champion their Asian roots and blend cross-cultural elements to great success.

5 luxury destinations with Asian design sensibilities

5 luxury destinations with Asian design sensibilities

From Malaysia to Vietnam, these hospitality projects champion their Asian roots and blend cross-cultural elements to great success.

Engaging in sustainability in hotel design

Engaging in sustainability in hotel design

Capable of encouraging deep engagement between people and place, sustainable design is an opportunity that ought to be urgently harnessed in hotel design. Leading the way, some architects and designers are doing just that.

A Tropical Oasis For Digital Nomads In Bali

A Tropical Oasis For Digital Nomads In Bali

Ruang Tekuni, designed by DDAP Architect, is a serviced apartment complex that creates a tropical and homey feel for digital nomads calling the Balinese paradise home.

MAURI Restaurant Fuses Italian Heritage With Its Bali Locale

MAURI Restaurant Fuses Italian Heritage With Its Bali Locale

Designed by Bali-based studio Ushers By Design, MAURI is a minimalist palace that belies an intimate dining experience downstairs and Apertivo hour on the upstairs balcony.

5 Minutes With… Rafael Miranti Architects

5 Minutes With… Rafael Miranti Architects

Jakarta-based studio Rafael Miranti Architects (RMA) brings a rigorous contextual approach to its work. Joanne Goh speaks to Founding Partners Rafael Arsono and Margareta Miranti to delve into the thinking behind the design.

Alila Transforms Its Bali Operations To Produce Zero Waste For Landfill

Alila Transforms Its Bali Operations To Produce Zero Waste For Landfill

The processing, recycling and upcycling of all waste produced at Alila Hotels & Resorts’ four Bali properties addresses the island’s dire pollution problem.

Brewing In Bali: Full Circle By X+O with A+A Architecture

Brewing In Bali: Full Circle By X+O with A+A Architecture

Full Circle is a new brew bar inspired by Ubud’s surrounding environment and relaxed atmosphere.

What’s brewing in Bali: Full Circle designed by X+O

What’s brewing in Bali: Full Circle designed by X+O

Full Circle is a new brew bar inspired by Ubud’s surrounding environment and relaxed atmosphere.