A new modern vernacular arises from reinterpreting the principles of the traditional kampung house. LYNN TAN ventures into this green microcosm.

Erase the signs of WFH fatigue, never-ending video calls and the lack of a vacay glow with these subtle “tweakments” that will get you looking December-ready. Meaning, no one will ever know you had “work” done.

From the United States, Mexico and France to Australia and China, these spaces have everything to please the eye and boost creativity.

In a world of one-day deliveries and instant gratification, time has become a luxury many can ill afford.

Patek Philippe finally unveils its impressive new building that is setting the direction for its future for the next three decades.

This gem of a penthouse apartment, which marries the contemporary and the traditional, is tucked away in an old building in Kensington. MELODY BAY finds out more.

One of high horology’s oldest names builds a modern architectural marvel to tell the story of 200 years of watchmaking in Switzerland’s Vallee de Joux.

Four superstar designers in their own right reveal their secrets to creativity and design.

Glasses, Prada. Bag; necklace; sandal, Miu Miu OPPOSITE: Bag; sandal, Prada

The unicorn of properties here and the most prestigious of landed housing, we get the low-down on Good Class Bungalows from one of Singapore’s leading experts, K H Tan.

More than the heart of the entertainment industry, the city of Los Angeles is also a hot spot for design lovers to check out the latest in interior styles and architecture.

If diplomacy is an art form, then German Ambassador Dr Ulrich Sante might just be the perfect artist.

Find out why co-living spaces offer stylish living while still being good for the earth as well.

The food and beverage industry in Singapore is brutal – the competition is intense, there is a dearth of skilled professionals, the consumers are fickle and the burnout is all too real.

Israeli designers are creating a new language of design from the city’s architectural past and multicultural present.

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, the first overseas property of The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts, stays true to the brand’s ethos of revitalising a historical landmark.

Derrick Yap never imagined that he would join the family business and, once he did, couldn’t have envisioned how a company making ball bearings could evolve into one leading the way in fancy tech and robots. But none of these were happy accidents. Yap embraced the grind and fought for the change we’re about to see in the world.

These libraries have much more to offer than the books they house – they’re architectural wonders in their own right.

To comic book devotees and movie buffs, Ron Tan has the best job in the world. As executive chairman and group CEO of Cityneon, he gets to call the shots when building theme park sets and exhibitions filled with superheroes, robots and dinosaurs. But getting there required true grit.

SINGAPORE'S MOST NOTABLE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS OF 2019 AND THEIR OUTSTANDING PROJECTS.

In New York City’s Flower District, this new hotel accommodates a series of striking spaces designed by Yabu Pushelberg and Rockwell Group.

Poland, known to be the shipyard to some of the world’s top yacht brands and commercial vessel builders, is strengthening global confidence in its domestic brands and expertise.

Pampering where exceptional design is a priority Writer Lorelle Williams

Celebrated interior designer Peter Tay lends his touch to a penthouse unit at South Beach Residences.

After a two-year restoration programme, the grand dame of Singapore returns—ready to romance again.

Elevating the standards of luxury living, one home at a time.

Toh Yah Li flies the flag as she lights up spaces and minds here and overseas.

By building spaces that bring like-minded people together, Michelle Yong redefines her family’s traditional construction business.

Stephanie Dickson isn’t waiting for the world to change – she’s doing it now, for the world. The founder of green is the new black, Asia’s first conscious festival and platform, wants you to know that living more sustainably is a journey.

Peru, not long ago aswarm with backpackers, has lately become a glamorous getaway boasting hotels whose design features complement the destination’s dramatic natural environs and reflect its complex heritage.

Designed by Pritzker Prizewinning architect Shigeru Ban, this boutique hotel is a peaceful haven in Japan.

Portugal’s beautiful Douro Valley is looking beyond its heritage of port to a future in fine red and white wines.

A contemporary tropical dwelling, the Secret Garden House embodies down-to-earth luxury set amid verdant greenery and tranquillity.

Designed for a four-generation family, the Hidden House also doubles as a space to entertain 200 guests.

Helping out at an orphanage or rebuilding the walls of a local school while on holiday seems like a pretty noble thing to do.

The Indonesian island is seeing a surge in beach club developments, but can it maintain its momentum to become the Ibiza of South-east Asia?

Turning old into gold, leading hotel brands are giving heritage buildings luxe new interiors.

Try saying that to yourself the first thing you wake up every morning.

More millennial entrepreneurs are getting into the pummelling action, lifting the sport as well as enticing beginners.

This writer dreams of a utopia where there are no boundaries between where we live and what we drive.

From the busy metropolis of Bangkok to the deep green of the Malaysian jungle, these stays will refresh the soul.

Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific has a lofty dream of conquering the world with its brand of K-beauty.

This is the time to re-evaluate your career path.

Following the success of the inaugural #TBLblockparty last year, the event returns this year, bigger and better!

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

A major new IWC production facility is the latest milestone in the brand’s traditional watchmaking-meets-high-tech story.

Jaguar’s sharp-looking electric SUV is radically different from the rest of the company’s “cats”.

Looking for your next challenge? Stretch your limits with endurance training. It will take you to a whole new level of fitness, physically and mentally.

Furniture stores may come and go, but some have become cherished landmarks for local homeowners. Here are five that have remained favourite shopping destinations over the last three decades, and a younger bunch that we hope will be able to weather changing trends and the test of time.

A look at the iconic buildings of Singapore’s skyline and the families behind them.

This modern kampung house pushes the concept of communal living to the extreme. LYNN TAN finds out more about this interesting project from the team behind its design.

HAVING BEEN IMMERSED IN THE WORLD OF CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR ALL HIS LIFE, BOBBY CHENG PERSONIFIES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AND BRED IN THE REALM OF DESIGN.

The majestic Hotel de Crillon in Paris reopens after four years of renovations, creating buzz about the design steeped in modernity yet paired with the building’s 18th century roots.

Marco Pierre White, renowned chef and restaurateur, has successfully breathed new life into two old-world shop houses in Mohamed Sultan Road, converting them into a stunning restaurant and hotel.

Nothing melts away your daily stresses like a trip to the spa: Whether it’s a facial, massage, mani-pedi or wax, these award-winning beauty treatments will have you looking and feeling your best. A perfect spa pampering session is just an appointment away!

The city is filled with plenty of hot spots for design lovers to discover, but these 10 Insta-worthy boutique hotels will make you opt to stay in, instead.

Designer interiors, hip F&B outlets, the trendiest fitness classes and, most importantly, a vibrant crowd to mingle with – the latest members’ clubs in Singapore are your antidote to social media and a life spent on a smartphone. Karen Tee reports.

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

Designer interiors, hip F&B outlets, the trendiest fitness classes and, most importantly, a vibrant crowd to mingle with – the latest members’ clubs in Singapore are your antidote to social media and a life spent on a smartphone. Karen Tee reports.

Rames Harikrishnasamy (@ramesstudios), self-taught imaginary Photoshop artist and Adobe creative influencer based in Malaysia, shares how he tells stories through surreal and fantasy-like images by creatively merging images together.

FOR THIS ARCHITECT, THE TRUE PURPOSE OF THE PRACTICE IS IN CREATING SUSTAINABLE SPACES THAT BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE DIFFERENCES.

BENJAMIN SWAN’S FARMING SYSTEM YIELDS PRISTINE PRODUCE IN TIGHT, URBAN SPACES.

SWEDISH AND DANISH DESIGN AND HERITAGE COME TOGETHER IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

As the private members’ club scene hots up in Singapore, we look at their London equivalents, for your professional home away from home.

IN ONLY HIS SECOND YEAR AS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF PRINCESS YACHTS, FORMER McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE BOSS ANTONY SHERIFF IS OVERSEEING A “HUGE TRANSFORMATION” AT THE BRITISH YARD AND “VERY DIFFERENT” CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR 2018.

Despite a dingy facade and racy associations, Orchard Road’s Cuppage Plaza hides a Japanese gastronomic haven.

The Nova Building mixes versatile design, upscale living and superb connectivity for a winning investment in London’s up-and-coming Victoria district .

Even the most seasoned traveller seeking a hot new travel destination, or elusive ancient land, will be spellbound by magical Bhutan, possibly the ‘last Shangri-La on earth’ that lives up to its newfound hype

WITH ITS FLUID OPEN SPACES AN INDOOR POOL, AND LUSH VIEWS, THIS INTER-TERRACE BUILDING IS A STRIKINGLY LIVEABLE HOME WITHIN A NARROW SITE.

Luxury yachting heavyweight Azimut | Benetti is celebrating its 17th year of Yachtmaster by holding a three-event series to provide up-todate training to Captains and crew. The Asian leg was held in Hong Kong on November 22-23, with 66 guests networking and building teams amid various workshops and seminars at the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club and events elsewhere.

Dress up your child’s nursery with new arrivals from Deer Industries. The Fynn (pictured) and Fay furniture collections, designed and made by Dutch company Kidsmill, features white and wood designs with soft, pleasing profiles.

Take more than a glimpse at the ancient rainforest’s secrets at The Datai Langkawi Writer Véronique Lo.

According to the latest findings from ABI Research, the total number of connected devices will hit 30 billion by 2020. While modern devices like smartphones, tablets, and wearables will continue to drive that growth, a large part will also come from traditional non-connected home appliances that are gaining internet connectivity. With much of the technology to create an intelligent living space now existing, here’s what to consider when planning out your smart home.

Choosing to do a refit or full restoration is a popular way to obtain the yacht of your dreams.

Building a house? These are some major features to take note of, when you’re designing the structure and the space.

New stores and brands are popping up all over town. We tracked them down to show you what they offer

If you fancy fine dining, but not necessarily the stuffy atmosphere it usually comes with, check out Whitegrass.