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Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle

Book review: When Modernism landed in the tropics with Concrete Jungle

What happens when rational, Modernist architecture puts down roots in a lush, tropical setting? Concrete Jungle, a new book by gestalten, explores locations across Asia and the world to find some of the most visionary residential adaptations of an international style to distinct local settings.

Living the latte life in this outstanding café

Living the latte life in this outstanding café

Once a kindergarten, now a Katinat Café in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this project by Module K and Soulroom celebrates excellent design coupled with the love of coffee and eating out in a beautiful new contemporary space. It’s latte living at its best.

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.

EcoKid Kindergarten nurtures the next generation of Vietnamese children

EcoKid Kindergarten nurtures the next generation of Vietnamese children

Architecture has the power to impact society and change the way people live. Case in point is EcoKid Kindergarten which encourages holistic learning through environmentally conscious architecture.

Cinema magic in Ho Chi Minh City

Cinema magic in Ho Chi Minh City

A trip to the cinema in Ho Chi Minh City, is not just a matter of viewing the latest blockbuster these days but there is also the chance to enjoy the cinema itself – through a design that takes colour to another level entirely.

Rollimarchini x G8A create a factory that lives and breathes

Rollimarchini x G8A create a factory that lives and breathes

Jakob Factory Saigon by Rollimarchini Architekten and G8A Architects proposes a new factory typology with emphasis on the wellbeing of people and planet.