Luo Jingmei

ClassiCon's Soft Stone sofa comes by way of Singapore-born, Porto-based designer Gabriel Tan.
DESIGN

Spotlight on Milan Design Week 2026

The prestigious fair’s latest edition showcases new innovations and fancy novelties

In the kitchen are new alcoves set into the brick walls, a new dining table and dining chairs.
DESIGN

Home of the past, present and future

This shophouse is filled with tactile and personal touches drawn from craft techniques and inspired by its architectural features

Kohtei's ship-like structure is clad in wooden shingles adapted from the traditional kokerabuki technique.
TRAVEL

On the design trail in Hiroshima

The historic Japanese city weaves architectural wonders into its multifaceted landscapes

Laksa Siglap is the star dish at Seia Home Dining.
FOOD & DRINK

New-age private dining concepts go beyond just food

From eco-conscious meals to customised menus, two new private dining operators offer experiential dining over conventional home cooking

Teresa lamp from Kartell
DESIGN

Refresh the home for Chinese New Year

From equestrian references to auspicious red objects, spice up your interiors in the Year of the Horse. BY LUO JINGMEI

Robert Cheng is the founder of Brewin Design Office.
DESIGN

Robert Cheng: The aesthete

The Singapore-based designer talks about creating timeless spaces, growing up with an architect father and celebrating Chinese New Year with his family

Breeze blocks separate the car porch from the courtyard.
DESIGN

A developer’s house

A construction company owner builds his own home to house three generations under one roof

Four Singapore creatives – (from left) Robert Cheng, Talenia Gajardo, Khoo Guo Jie and Leong Hon Kit – share their top gift ideas.
DESIGN

Christmas gifts for design lovers

We ask four professional aesthetes for their recommendations

Soil Nihanbashi has a rooftop garden where guests can hang out.
TRAVEL

Going local – hotels ramp up efforts to curate community experiences

As travellers become more demanding, ‘post-experiential hospitality’ is fast becoming an industry catchphrase

Design lab Honoka's installation is made of discarded water dispensers.
DESIGN

Best shows to catch at bigger and better Designart Tokyo

The first week of November is a great time to visit Tokyo as the city’s largest creative event showcases the latest in art and design