Design Thinkers & Insights

Despite being doused in different shades of grey, this warm home in New York by O&A Design Studio envelopes you, divulging a captivating tale of design - where the old and new meet, textures flourish and each turn hides a curated surprise.

KAAN Architects transform the Paleis Het Loo, a baroque hunting palace on the outskirts of Apeldoorn into a museum. 

Ar. Prashant Parmar skillfully transforms a duplex apartment into a luxurious high-end living space through meticulous renovation, focusing on contemporary aesthetics and a deep understanding of materials.

Carter Williamson Architects designs the performance space and STEM classroom at Burwood Girls High School making a bold, colourful statement through a detailed yet simple form.

Retaining the DNA of the Maria Cher brand but pivoting it as an aspirational yet inviting model in a totally new aesthetic, Vang Studios designs their new retail space to emulate an inspiring and sophisticated home.

Studio Daily tous les jours' work has been described as "infrastructure for the human spirit." The scenarios they create put the human back at the centre of strategies for urban development, engaging the public with ideas about mobility, resilience, social connection, and civic engagement. Here, they design a musical interactive public bench that holds the potential to foster an inclusive atmosphere in a distinctly overcrowded and busy urban scenario. 

Studio Meraki Dezinecrafts this home incorporating diverse global influences into the design, creating a space that resonates with the clients' international experiences.

Architects K. N. Associates crafts a pared-back palette glorifying the strong concrete architectural vocabulary of large column spans and rotund apertures, succeeding in redefining fluid architecture by weaving in an interactive connection between the surroundings and the built form. 

Chain10 Architecture & Interior Design Institute orchestrates an almost Zen-like ambience, carefully curated to maximise natural light, in this Art Deco building with dark glasses in Taiwan.

Designed for a contemporary family, this residence by Palette Architecture strikes a balance between functionality and elegance, blending modern living with historical charm. Connected by a central, light-filled stairway, the house offers a range of experiences.

Orchestrating simplicity with a dollop of panache, Mojo Design Studio crafts a monochromatic interior for this Taiwan apartment that holds a spacious open-plan public zone and four bedrooms with balconies

Using a constructivist design approach, CUN Design sculpts a unique industrial aesthetic softened by a skilful weave of balance, proportion, and functionality, orchestrating into a harmonious symphony. Full of romance and imagination, the entire space embraces a monochromatic colour palette guided by a fluid design ethos.

Tranquil shades of taupe, champagne, white, beige, silver and crème predominated by light-toned wood and panelling usher in a sophisticated aura in this Brazilian home by Schuchovski Arquitetura. Amplifying specific elements, disrupting visual continuity, and thus creating focal points that add an unexpected touch to the design form the mainstay of this design.

A cubist facade, ethnic motifs, an introverted court and countless connections - Mohali's Cocoon House by Aman Sohal of Forum Advaita has it all for a space that comes alive through crafted experiences.

Brick jaalis, openable clay screens, herringbone-patterned brick walls blend with other natural materials to craft a sustainable building design as Manoj Patel Design Studio renovates this Vadodara home, continuing his agenda of designing with the aim to protect and preserve nature along with reviving of traditional skills.

Bureau ArchPoint blends Art Deco elements with Pop Art to define this fine-dine that transforms from an all-day bistro by day, to a fine-dine with a show program by night! 

Studio Vazio S/A capitalises on the concept of urban nature, utilising non-edificant areas as green pockets that highlight the nuances of historic built forms, conveying a unique aesthetic in a one-of-a-kind Portuguese neighbourhood!

Studio MATERIA + Gustavo Carmona juxtaposes natural wood with vibrant hues to create a sensory voyage of inspiration in the new Louis Vuitton office in Mexico City.

Pared-back sophistication strikes a deal with patterned plenty in this sophisticated Pune home by Alkove-Design, where classical Art-Deco flair juxtaposes against contemporary charm.

Network of Architecture (NOA) expands the Puradies nature resort in Leogang, Austria with a new spa themed around the elements of fire, water, earth, and air.