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This new embassy “softens the boundaries between formality and warmth”

This new embassy “softens the boundaries between formality and warmth”

Architectkidd brings curves, texture, warmth and dynamic details into the interior design of the Kuwait Embassy in Brunei.

Another (provisional) boutique in Nudie Jeans’ back pocket

Another (provisional) boutique in Nudie Jeans’ back pocket

Nudie Jeans’ steadfast, sustainable ethos extends into this Indonesian pop-up store, lacquered in locally sourced timber.

Primordial dining: Spacemen goes caveman in KL

Primordial dining: Spacemen goes caveman in KL

Conceived around a menu where fire dominates, Spacemen’s design for Bar Kar sets the stage for an immersive experience that isn’t afraid to have fun.

Harbour views and high-end timber touches in this executive office fit-out

Harbour views and high-end timber touches in this executive office fit-out

Hammond Studio’s fit-out for an exclusive North Sydney workplace draws on Italy for inspiration to craft a modern and sophisticated executive office.

Man x Machine x Material: Jarrod Lim and AI

Man x Machine x Material: Jarrod Lim and AI

Expert designer Jarrod Lim has collaborated with AI. While the process might have been interesting, the outcome is nothing less than remarkable.

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

Repurpose with purpose: FK at 500 Bourke Street

The $160 million transformation of 500 Bourke Street in Melbourne’s CBD has revitalised a 1970s Brutalist icon, originally designed by Godfrey & Spowers.

Designing for success

Designing for success

Two designers from Aotearoa/New Zealand are making a splash in the world of furniture design, creating objects of desire while carving their individual pathways to success.

Video: Mass timber on the rise with Arup in Perth

Video: Mass timber on the rise with Arup in Perth

Perth’s first timber hybrid office tower is complete, designed by – and home to – Arup in Western Australia.

Halls of power

Halls of power

Open, light-filled and speaking directly to contemporary Australian culture, the new Bates Smart-designed Australian Embassy in Washington DC is positioning Australia at the forefront of contemporary design.

Walking the line between office and gallery

Walking the line between office and gallery

Is it an office or a gallery? Perhaps it is both as Design ni Dukaan crafts its magic for a new workplace design.

The fascinating journey of timber on show at Melbourne Design Week

The fascinating journey of timber on show at Melbourne Design Week

Hosted at the Tongue & Groove Richmond showroom, ‘The Hands That Touch the Timber’ exhibition is set to be a highlight of Melbourne Design Week.

Discovered Singapore presents 10 hardwood creations by emerging APAC designers

Discovered Singapore presents 10 hardwood creations by emerging APAC designers

The American Hardwood Export Council promotes the works of next-gen designers through Discovered Singapore exhibition happening from 16 to 22 May at Red Dot Design Museum Singapore.