Every level of this 70-year-old terrace house has a fresh and inviting new identity, thanks to its designer and owner Kelvin Teo. ROSSARA JAMIL takes a tour.

IDEAS AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW.

Nestled in a high-rise designed by UNStudio, this new hotel, inspired by the surrounding landscape of the Chinese city of Hangzhou, features interior spaces created by AB Concept.

An F&B entrepreneur shares his appetite for Audemars Piguet.

Appetite, chef Ivan Brehm’s latest concept, aims to bring food, art and music together.

From innovative materials to interesting collaborations, these five trends have been showing up in this year’s novelties.

In addition to sophisticated design and idyllic surroundings, this family-friendly hotel offers a variety of activities for both adults and children.

If 2020 had gone as planned, the peak would have headed to Geneva in april to attend Watches & Wonders, the major watch fair formerly known the Salon Internationale de la haute horlogerie, or SIHH

What would a cutting-edge smartphone have, in terms of hardware and features? What is the next step up for smartphone cameras? What truly defines a smartphone worthy of the future?

Using state-of-the-art, world-class facilities, Novena Bellagraph aesthetics is the latest player that’s looking to up the medical and wellness game in Shanghai and the world. 

The fusion of two concepts differentiates this home from other run-of-the-mill, industrial-themed interiors. LYNN TAN finds out how this was achieved.

DON’T BUY INTO THE HYPE JUST YET.

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.

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

Communal areas designed for interaction and exclusive networking sessions are the reasons why co-living is now a viable option for singaporean millennials who want to mingle.

What do three of the coolest fashion concept stores in Singapore have in common? They were started by industry professionals who just happen to hail from different countries: Japan, France, and China.

The latest Mazda 3 won’t just lure drivers with its design – it’ll also wow them with its minimalist interior and sublime drive.

The latest and most talked-about collections.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT MAKE US…

German carmaker plans to lead electric and autonomous car innovation.

Lee Eng Su is more than the food nerd who wants to elevate quality local food one dish at a time – he wants to change the business approach altogether.

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.

Privacy, space, pop art museum-like rooms, and a floating jellyfish projection.

With the right design approach, a downtown home can be transformed into a relaxing retreat in the heart of the city. Lynn Tan finds out how.

If the presentation of new kitchen designs at Eurocucina – the world’s most famous kitchen fair – is anything to go by, domestic cooking areas are certainly moving towards a darker palette, with ambient lighting and slimmer profiles. Here’s a look at the latest kitchen systems by some of the world’s most outstanding kitchen producers, and we predict four trends that will dominate the kitchen arena in 2019.

Here’s a roundup of four key trends we picked up at eurocucina that will change the look of home kitchens in the months to come.

Dark colours resonate with these homeowners who gravitate towards a cosy, intimate ambience. DOMENICA TAN finds out how this three-room HDB flat was transformed into a gorgeous one-bedroom apartment.

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

Home & Decor is not alone in celebrating its birthday. Check out these established names that are also commemorating significant milestones in their legacy.

With signs of recovery everywhere, following a dismal economic slowdown, brands are – understandably – playing it safe when it comes to launches.

EVERY YEAR, THE WORLD’S MOST PROLIFIC WATCH MAKERS GATHER AT WATCH FAIRS TO UNVEIL AN EXPLOSIVE SHOWCASE OF TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS, NEW STYLES AND POETIC STORIES. IT’S HARD TO KEEP TRACK OF THEM ALL, BUT THERE ARE UNMISTAKABLE PATTERNS THAT HAVE EMERGED FROM THE INDUSTRY’S DESIRE TO PLEASE ITS FANS. SO HERE ARE FIVE TRENDS WE’VE SPOTTED THAT YOU, READER AND TRENDSETTER, HELPED PROPAGATE.

Magic Square might be the hottest new restaurant trending on social media, but there is a lot more than meets the eye to this pop-up helmed by three previously unknown local chefs.

Fitness fanatic. Avid reader. Advocate of a plant-based diet. The chairman of The Prive Group breaks all stereotypes to redefine the image of a modern-day restaurateur.

THE LIFESTYLE AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES HAVE EVOLVED WITH THE SHARING ECONOMY: AIRBNB, SOCIAL DINING, YOU NAME IT. KENG YANG SHUEN VISITS TWO NAMES IN SINGAPORE WHO ARE TAKING THIS CONCEPT TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN THEIR VERY OWN HOMES.

The homeowner-designers focused on what they needed out of a space to create an identity for their home and studio, without sticking to prescribed styles or norms.

WITH MORE PARTICIPATING WATCH BRANDS(35), MORE VISITORS THAN EVER (20,000) AND NEW DIGITAL INITIATIVES, THE SALON INTERNATIONAL DE LA HAUTE HORLOGERIE (SIHH) ANNUAL WATCH FAIR IS MOVING TOWARDS ACHIEVING THAT TRICKY EQUILIBRIUM BETWEEN EXCLUSIVITY AND HOLDING ITS OWN IN A NOISY DIGITAL-DOMINATED WORLD. HERE, OUR REPORT FROM GENEVA, FEATURING THE FAIR’S BEST BOOTHS, CELEBRITY SPOTTINGS, WATCH-CHIEF QUOTES, AND OF COURSE, WATCHES AND HOROLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.

Honda and MINI have unveiled battery-powered runabouts which are as cute as a button cell.

Batteries included, chauffeurs excluded, steering wheels ejected.

We asked interior designers what the latest trends in kitchen designs are and whether you like the modern open concept or thrive on a vintage buzz, here’s new inspo.

Earlier this year, the newly renovated Audemars Piguet boutique at Liat Towers reopened

The BMW group’s vision next 100 concept car is a glimpse into the automobile of the future.

Hyundai's vehicular science and the progress in korean know-how.

Siam Discovery in Bangkok taps into your creative, curious side for a shopping experience like no other.

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) returns with offerings for audiences old and new.

your guide to luxury Travel & Wellness

Last year, Casio experimented with a concept camera design they termed the “freestyle” camera. It came in a two-piece detachable design with a lens module and control module that communicated with each other wirelessly. The Exilim FR10 allowed users to shoot from unexpected angles with a semi-rugged design that targeted the active community. However, unlike action cameras like the GoPro, which focuses on video, the FR10 was designed for photos first.