Luo Jingmei

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 

At Hoshinoya Kyoto, views are maximised with custom-designed sofas that sit close to the ground and face the river.
DESIGN

Rie Azuma: Building on her father’s architectural legacy

Growing up in a house her father designed helped to shape the Japanese architect’s creative philosophy

New shelves and cabinetry in the parents’ living area allow them to showcase objects.
DESIGN

Home design for happy families

Two families get to live together while being apart in the same condominium, in two distinctively designed apartments 

Booking.com held its regional summit in Singapore in July.
TRAVEL

AI in travel – boon or bane? 

As artificial intelligence gains more traction in travel planning, consumers and companies approach with caution