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Hotel Toranomon Hills, where ‘slow’ design meets fast-paced urban landscape

Hotel Toranomon Hills, where ‘slow’ design meets fast-paced urban landscape

Set amidst Tokyo’s cyberpunk skyline, this hotel and restaurant nevertheless bring significant Scandivanian softness to the scene.

Tradition diluted by trend at Zero40 Brewery

Tradition diluted by trend at Zero40 Brewery

More than just a venue for drinking, Zero40 Brewery celebrates the heritage of Hyderabad while embracing global trends, demonstrating how architecture can deepen local social scenes and promote the protection of nature.

Gelato Messina churns up the heat with a gelateria design to swoon for

Gelato Messina churns up the heat with a gelateria design to swoon for

Gelato Messina serves up delectable ice cream with a heaping helping of history and a sprinkle of mid-century flair.

Recapping the glorious Gala of the 2024 INDE.Awards

Recapping the glorious Gala of the 2024 INDE.Awards

It was a night to remember as the 2024 INDE.Awards gala delivered an amazing evening of architecture and design, and also provided the opportunity to renew connections, make new friends and just have fun!

Mediterranean Melbourne: Heritage-infused hospitality by McCluskey Studio

Mediterranean Melbourne: Heritage-infused hospitality by McCluskey Studio

Orlo is a melting pot of history and Mediterranean flavour in Collingwood, designed by McCluskey Studio.

Locality, theatre and voyeurism as California meets Paris in Perth

Locality, theatre and voyeurism as California meets Paris in Perth

Gibney by Rezen Studio writes rules for what you might call ‘coastal couture,’ creating a dining experience that blurs inside and outside.

A landmark for gastronomy and design aficionados alike

A landmark for gastronomy and design aficionados alike

Walker Street Precinct, designed as a collaboration between Cox Architecture, H&E Architects and Etymon Projects, is a project to satiate your urban palette and palate.

BASAO Teahouse Panji is “a living room for the city”

BASAO Teahouse Panji is “a living room for the city”

Building Narrative has sensitively engaged with tea culture at BASAO Teahouse Panji, designing an urban retreat that not only offers residential comfort but connects with its surroundings.

Dining in Beijing business style at Siji Minfu

Dining in Beijing business style at Siji Minfu

In an urban epicentre of modernity, IN•X Design Co. Ltd. melds tradition with modern commerce, breathing new life into the longstanding local dining culture of Siji Minfu.

Performing arts hubs: A case for cross-disciplinary creativity and community with Hayball

Performing arts hubs: A case for cross-disciplinary creativity and community with Hayball

In this comment piece, Hayball’s Owen West, David Tweedie and Emma Parkinson make the case for an important dimension of education design.

Going off the rails in Melbourne CBD

Going off the rails in Melbourne CBD

Merging heritage, hospitality and education design, Gray Puksand has restored a retired W-class Melbourne to become the CBD’s newest cafe.

Destination CHICHO

Destination CHICHO

It’s where gelato is created and enjoyed but best of all, CHICHO Gelateria and Production Lab has been expertly designed with colour and texture that is certain to delight every customer.