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Adrian Cheng: Be Bold And Have Enduring Timelessness

Founder of K11 Group and Executive Vice Chairman of New World Development discusses his latest project, K11 MUSEA, and what he looks for in creative collaborators

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Designing The National Museum’s Latest Exhibition, An Old New World

We went behind the scenes with the curator and graphic designer to understand how they conceptualised the show

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Ivy Ross: The Way A Room Looks And Feels Affects Our Mind And Body

Google's Vice President of Hardware Design shares her creative process and thoughts on how neuroaesthetics is shaping design

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Designing Singapore's Hottest Nightclub, Marquee

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AB Concept (@ab_concept) has created the initial design for Vogue Lounge KL (@vogueloungekl), an 18,500sqft dining concept on Level 38 and the rooftop of Menara SuezCap in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. Double height ceilings with contemporary finishings and sleek accents dominate the main dining area and lounge, cocktail bar, wine cellar, two private rooms and rooftop bar. Complementing these are images and covers from the archives of the fashion magazine on the walls of the world's most famous models shot by multi-award-winning photographers.
Escape to One&Only Reethi Rah (@ooreethirah) on the North Male atoll of the Maldives. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, it has 90 beach villas and 32 water villas that are a blend of elegance, class and island charm, featuring stringent geometry and gentle light. He sought inspiration from Maldivian, Chinese and Balinese architecture, resulting in high, arched ceilings and the use of tropical materials such as wood, natural stone and cool, chalk-white fabrics. Against this backdrop, the Duravit (@duravit) Bacino console washbasins and the Starck 2 SensoWash® shower-toilets are the perfect complements to the large, luxurious bathrooms.
The first full issue of the year and decade offers a line-up centred on technology, continuous learning and community – all of which are important to the future of design and architecture. The commitment to advancing knowledge is always a good resolution to have and we advocate this through a feature on different Master of Architecture programs you can take up. ​. ​. Successively, the focus shifts to virtual reality. Our bets are on this immersive tool revolutionising the architectural design process and we introduce a few companies that you should be acquainted with. ​. ​. Of the project features, the 10 we have curated this issue each represents one or more of the themes important to us at d+a. The cover is of A Simple Headquarters, the corporate office of car dealership @wearnesautomotive. Aesthetically striking, it is designed by Pencil Office and embodies that ideal balance of form and function. ​. ​. There are two projects located in India; one, a Hindu temple, and the other, a house. Temple In Stone and Light is a contemporary interpretation of this traditional place of worship. Chhavi, the Desert House conforms to the ancient Indian architectural principles of Vastu Shastra. ​. ​. Another abode published in this issue is House68 by @designcollectivearchitects. The residence is an adroit composition of materials and bespoke parts divided into three distinct pavilions, giving it a five-star resort aesthetic. ​. ​. We close the issue with a possible solution for mass, affordable housing. TECLA, as the project is named, has a structure made from reusable, recyclable materials taken from the local terrain and produced by a 3D printer. This is a topic that has dominated headlines around the world and it is heartening to learn how architects are harnessing technology to find an answer.
BOOM Project (@boom_project), a Ukrainian design firm, has just completed YUG (@yug.restaurant), a restaurant and gourmet grocer located in Odessa along the seaside. Made up of four major areas, it is unified by open floor plans and customised fittings, rendering the spaces breathtaking in their own ways. Images by Kirill Baranovsky
For now, TEA Community Center is a sales office for the Zhong Nan Group. Eventually, it will be adapted to become community activity center. This duality of function was kept top of mind when Waterfrom Design (@waterfrom_design) conceptualised the 750sqm project, located in Xiamen, China. It is centred on maintaining a connection to nature, as evinced from the glass tea pavilion reception area and a basement designed around a circular atrium where a tree grows. Warm, natural and simple materials dominate to prevent distraction from the natural light and shadow. The fittings mimic a long scroll on a wall, much like a Chinese ink painting.
Multi-disciplinary firm Ministry of Design (@ministryofdesign) has conceptualised the interiors of The Prestige Hotel (@theprestigehotel) in Penang, Malaysia. Inspired by the movie of the same name with a strong magic theme, it is “modern, colonial, tropical Victorian” all at the same time. One of the highlights is the image of a maze overlain on the marble floor in the lobby.

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d+a is a bi-monthly magazine featuring works of exceptional architecture and interior design by outstanding design talents worldwide. In each issue are core sections on contemporary houses, residential interiors with a focus on spatial design, and commercial buildings and spaces such as hotels, boutiques, restaurants and offices. You can also find compelling reads on the urban environment, art, culture and heritage, supplemented by design news and highlights, interviews and useful information on new products.

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