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Hassell celebrates Capella milestone

Hassell celebrates Capella milestone

The Lands by Capella has had its official naming ceremony, marking the next chapter in the transformation of one of Sydney’s most revered heritage buildings. 

Seidler-inspired office warmth

Seidler-inspired office warmth

Taking cues from Harry Seidler’s materials and curving corridors as well as luxury hotels and hospitality design, GroupGSA has completed a new suite of offices in Sydney.

A Singapore resort “for those who appreciate both heritage and modernity”

A Singapore resort “for those who appreciate both heritage and modernity”

At Raffles Sentosa Singapore, Yabu Pushelberg has crafted a narrative-driven resort experience where heritage, landscape and quiet luxury intertwine to create a deeply immersive retreat.

A luxury hotel refitted for contemporary use

A luxury hotel refitted for contemporary use

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth gets a facelift, under the deft hand of FK.

Another swimming pool in the sky at The Singapore EDITION

Another swimming pool in the sky at The Singapore EDITION

From its tropical sunken garden to its swimming pool in the sky, The Singapore EDITION’s standout design offers a unique and multilayered experience in the Lion City.

Channelling Chinese phoenix at Shangri-La Nanshan

Channelling Chinese phoenix at Shangri-La Nanshan

Dreamily poetic in his approach to any project, Joe Cheng, director of CCD and UN Cultural Ambassador, has adopted the Fenghuang as the thematic touchstone for Shangri-La Nanshan.

The world above and below at idyllic W Maldives

The world above and below at idyllic W Maldives

In March 2025, W Maldives reopened its doors in the North Ari Atoll following a comprehensive design transformation led by Miaja Design Group.

More than just a transitional space: Perth’s Palace Tower receives the Woods Bagot treatment

More than just a transitional space: Perth’s Palace Tower receives the Woods Bagot treatment

Woods Bagot has completed a lobby refurbishment inspired by the historic architecture of the Palace Hotel.

Simone Haag decorates Capella Manor in Singapore

Simone Haag decorates Capella Manor in Singapore

The Melbourne-based interior decorator mixes vintage pieces with botanical accents in Capella Singapore’s most exclusive dwellings.

Beehive Hotel is “a responsive approach towards re-interpreting the site’s heritage”

Beehive Hotel is “a responsive approach towards re-interpreting the site’s heritage”

If the Beehive Hotel by Underwood could talk, there would likely be many stories to be told.

“Cosy, uplifting and full of life”: Bar Julius is the sweet spot in new Sydney precinct

“Cosy, uplifting and full of life”: Bar Julius is the sweet spot in new Sydney precinct

Set within the wider Surry Hills Precinct that includes The EVE Hotel, Bar Julius – designed by SJB – is a sumptuous hospitality venue bursting with colour and materiality.

Experiential design with a capital ‘E’

Experiential design with a capital ‘E’

It’s bold, breathtaking and almost surreal – and for Alexander Wong, it’s a winning project that explores the depths of experiential design.