Luxury
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“A dialogue between advanced digital technology and traditional craftsmanship”
Southeast Asian craft traditions meet French high fashion in Thailand, as Enter Projects Asia completes Hermès with an emphasis on rattan materiality.
Events
On Milan: The good, the bad and the trendy from Salone del Mobile 2026
Salone del Mobile and the wider Milan Design Week again provided plenty of food for thought this year. Here, we reflect on some design ‘trends’ as well as taking a more critical view of the annual gathering.
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Wellbeing at its best
Éthos by Biasol in Brighton reimagines the wellness clinic with sculptural interiors, rich materials and a calm, immersive experience.
Ideas
The evolution of Queensland’s interior design
As Plus Studio’s newly appointed Principal, Kate Ockwell discusses how the 2032 Olympics, climate-responsive design and a maturing design culture are reshaping Queensland’s interior landscape.
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Brahman Perera’s contemporary cocoon for One Point Seven Four
A calm, gallery-like boutique by Brahman Perera for One Point Seven Four brings contemporary luxury and craft to Strand Arcade.
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Dinding Design Office captures the art of watchmaking
Inside Bangkok’s Siam Paragon Mall, L’Atelier by Dinding Design Office celebrates the artistry of independent watchmaking through a space defined by light, craft and meticulous detail.
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The sauna designed with Mount Fuji in mind – and in view
With prime views over Japan’s Mount Fuji, Yū Momoeda’s sauna facility defies typical standards to respond to the undulations of nature.
Events
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.
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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.
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A luxury hotel refitted for contemporary use
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth gets a facelift, under the deft hand of FK.
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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.
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All in one at Fellowship Kew
Fellowship Kew LIFE Architecture and Urban Design with SORA and Jack Merlo is multi-residential living at its best, where an apartment meets all the needs for an exclusive clientele.
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Luxury and local: The EVE Hotel Sydney opens
Designed by SJB and set within a wider mixed-use precinct on the border of Surry Hills and Redfern, The EVE Hotel is the talk of the town in Sydney.
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“A turning point for Thai hospitality”
Dusit Thani Bangkok has reopened with a contemporary interpretation of its heritage by André Fu Studio, blending Thai cultural influences with modern design.
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Parisian elegance meets Japanese Sophistication in Shanghai restaurant
Located in Shanghai’s historic Zhangyuan district, Ortensia is a stunning French-Japanese restaurant designed by Chris Shao Studio.
Events
Stories Indesign with digital creator, Paul Milinski
In this episode of Stories Indesign podcast, Timothy Alouani-Roby speaks to the Melbourne-based creative who is working with some of the world’s top luxury brands.
Ideas
How public art elevates hotel and hospitality design with TURNER
Public art in hospitality design goes beyond decoration, shaping guest experiences by fostering a sense of place – exemplified by the Nepean Looking Glass at Pullman Sydney Penrith.
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A destination fit for a king
Contemporary meets heritage at the Sawai Man Mahal in Rajasthan, the perfect place to stay for a holiday in this beautiful region of India.
Workplace
Aldwin Ong on CCD’s expansion to Singapore, AI integration and hospitality design
This insightful interview reveals how CCD Singapore plans to lead the luxury design industry through design innovation and adoption of AI technology in creating unique user experience.
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The art of the interior
It’s big, bold and confident and The Artyzen Hotel designed by Nic Graham & Associates is a game changer for luxury hotels in the busy metropolis of Singapore.
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Transforming Darling Harbour
With a joint design by Hassell and Snøhetta, Harbourside Residences is set to bring significant change to a famous Sydney spot.
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Shangchen Bathhouse is a sensory exploration of wellbeing
Shangchen Bathhouse, conceived by Wei Zhixue for WUXING YOUXING SPACE DESIGN, goes beyond problem-solving, delving into the infinite possibilities of sensory exploration.
Ideas
Richard Francis-Jones: Whose city is it anyway?
Richard Francis-Jones, Design Director at fjcstudio, writes about the search for public space between the consumerism of commercial self-interest and the bureaucratic authoritarianism of the state.
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Ribbon-cutting marks official opening of Woods Bagot-designed tower
Designed by Woods Bagot with interior design by Richards Stanisich, AURA is a mixed-use precinct in North Sydney that has just been officially opened.
Articles
Culinary artistry, illuminated: Gaggenau’s 200 Series Fridge Freezer turns the kitchen into a creative atelier
With the exceptional 200 Series Fridge Freezer, Gaggenau once again transforms the simple, everyday act of food preservation into an extraordinary, creative and sensory experience, turning the kitchen space into an inspiring culinary atelier.
Ideas
Comment: Reimagining the Lifestyle Hotel
In this comment piece, James Huntly – founder and creative director of AboundStudio – considers the meaning of really ‘sleeping with the brand.’
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The case for design freedom in bathroom spaces
The most important things for great bathroom design are those you can’t see.
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Jeffrey Wilkes on refreshing the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
We spoke with Jeffrey Wilkes of WILKESDESIGN about the John Portman-designed building, which has been infused with touches of local culture and colour.
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Play and respite in Fender Katsalidis’ Art Deco executive suites at The Darling
Overcoming pandemic hurdles to redefine guest experiences amidst Sydney’s bustling entertainment precinct, The Darling has undergone a two-year restoration that melds Art Deco interiors with the necessities of hotel living.
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Esoteriko’s clinic revamp is curvy, classic and contemporary
Esoteriko has embodied a new lease on beauty within Double Bay’s latest cosmetic clinic, overlayed with modern eclecticism.
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Total luxury at ACME’s newly opened Brisbane health club
Designed by ACME, Brisbane’s Total Fusion Platinum aims to set a new benchmark in luxury living and fitness facilities in Brisbane.
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King Henry VIII and a Chinese Cricket Club: Layers of eclectic history in THDP’s London hotel design
In a Grade II-listed building in the heart of London, THDP has recently designed the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, complete with multiple hospitality offerings.
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Past, present and future meet at InterContinental Sydney
The building boasts 171 years of history and an iconic Sydney location. Now, with Woods Bagot’s redesign complete, one of the city’s premier hotels has been fully revitalised.
News
“A new landmark for the city”: Bowler James Brindley on W Sydney
As the prominent and highly anticipated Darling Harbour hotel opens, we bring you the in-depth design insights from the UK interiors practice.
News
Architectural rhythm builds with Carr’s plans for 623 Collins Street
Urban renewal which opens a dialogue from the past to the present; Melbourne’s Western CBD is on track for complete revitalisation.
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Hear from State of Craft’s Daniel Goldberg on Sydney’s most exclusive address
Designed by Kerry Hill Architects and State Of Craft (interiors), One Circular Quay is just about Sydney’s most premium address. We spoke to Daniel Goldberg about the design.
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Inside Louis Vuitton’s new store Brisbane
Designed by the Louis Vuitton team in Paris, the new Brisbane showroom reveals the brand’s commitment to collaboration with artists and designers.
Workplace
Your next workspace awaits: BMW 7 Series
Do you use your car as a workspace? Enter BMW 7 Series, a luxury car with all the benefits of a paper-free office with good ergonomics, fresh air, views, natural light and connectivity.
Articles
Living in Quiet Luxury
A life of semi-lockdown has shown us that comfort and freedom at home is essential to our everyday comfort. Here’s how one of Sydney’s most discerning multi-residential developments has perfected that living equation.
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K11 ARTUS: The Ultimate Artisanal Home By Andre Fu, Joyce Wang, KPF, And More…
Entrepreneur Adrian Cheng’s K11 ARTUS luxury serviced residences in Tsim Sha Tsui embrace rare artisanship and the work of internationally acclaimed designers.
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Richardson Sadeki’s Sky-High Luxury At The Morgan Sky Duplex
A lavish interior has been unveiled for this exclusive two-storey apartment, which has its own private terrace overlooking the mountainside – a rarity in Hong Kong.
Articles
Using smart folding doors to rev up Ferrari’s Sydney showroom
The elegant and effective folding doors of the Australian Trellis Door Company were recently installed at the Ferrari Showroom at Star City Casino, Sydney – ensuring safety as well as style.
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Italy in Beijing: Bulgari Hotels & Resorts arrives in China
The five-star Bulgari Hotel debuts at Genesis Beijing, giving visitors and city residents a taste of what’s to come at the progressive, mixed-use development.
Events
Is ‘Luxury Hospitality’ Taking On a New Meaning? Find Out @ #SGID17!
How and why have consumer expectations changed in the luxury hospitality arena, and how is the hotel industry responding? Leading hospitality experts will discuss in Singapore Indesign 2017’s Design Conversations programme!
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André Fu’s Relaxed Luxury at Pacific Place HK
What’s a high-end mall to do to attract and retain the right customers in the age of e-commerce? Offer an exclusive membership, of course, and a luxurious designer lounge.
News
High-Tech + High-End: Tomorrow’s Officescape
How is high-technology and luxury helping redefine the working world?
Articles
Luxury: What Does It All Mean?
Luxury still captures collective imagination quite unlike anything else. Recently, however, our political and economic climate has prompted us to question its efficacy. What, then, does this mean for design?