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What do architecture, a race car and martial arts uniforms have in common? These are some of the elements that have influenced the design of the Lexus UX (@lexussg), the Japanese automotive brand’s first-ever compact SUV. Available in three new exterior colours – Blazing Carnelian, Terrane Khaki and Celestial Blue – it is a marriage between an armoured vehicle and a racing car. Japanese architecture essence engawa melds the interior and exterior flawlessly together, while traditional quilting technique sashiko, which is also used for Judo and Kendo uniforms, was influential in the leather seat covers. The trim grain finish was done similarly to washi, the grain of Japanese paper used in homes. Read more about it in d+a's Issue 109: Apr/May 2019, now available on Magzter and at major book stores in Singapore and Malaysia. . . . #designandarchitecturemagrecommends #designandarchitecturemag #design #archilovers #designers #architecturemag #igdesign #cardesign #lexusux #compactsuv #engawa #sashiko
hansgrohe (@hansgrohe) was recently presented with the iF gold award at the iF Design Award ceremony in Munich for its new Rainfinity shower range. It is a head shower that envelops the entire body from head to toe in water. At the same time, the head can also be protected from the spray, as the tilt of the head shower can be adjusted between 10 and 30 degrees. The shower experience is further enhanced by the slightly concave spray surface and the irregular arrangement of the jet disc holes. . . . #designandarchitecturemagproject #designandarchitecturemag #designandarchitecture #design #architectureporn #archilovers #designers #architecturemag #architecturelovers #igdesign #interiordesign #bathroomdesign #bathroomfixtures
Our April/May 2019 is all about twinning. We published two reports: one on Ambiente, an important consumer goods exhibition, and the other on Bangkok Design Week. We spotlight the area of Tanjong Pagar twice. The first is in a feature on its waterfront, where the Future Cities Laboratory has come up with a few interesting possible scenarios as to how it can develop once the port moves out. The second is of the mixed-use development Tanjong Pagar Centre, which is now Singapore’s tallest project, designed by SOM. . On the cover is Spa Esprit, Wheelock Place, one of two pairs of projects by the Spa Esprit Group. These are designed by WY-TO, and have never been published before - we are happy to get the first dibs on them. . Look out too for a pair of projects from the Middle East. Atelier Brückner has designed the permanent exhibition Arabian Journeys in the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture. We uncover some of the technologies they used to bring the stories to life. In Israel, Asaf Gottesman has completed the Postscript Residence. This project marks a return to designing a typology he was a leader of in the 1990s, but has not done since 2001. . The second home in this issue, Project #4, is a type of twin too, albeit a fraternal one. Created by Studio Wills + Architects, it is a re-arrangement of the massing of Project #3, itself another house in the same neighbourhood. We hope it intrigues you as much as it did us.
Formerly a factory building, Bo Space is today a mixed commercial space that includes a restaurant, bar, exhibition space, flower shop and fashion studio. Done by WJ Design and located in the Xixi Wetland in Hangzhou, it endeavours to retain the culture and design traditions of the city. Fair-faced concrete is used on the facade to retain the connection of the building to its previous incarnate. At the back, an outdoor terrace has been created complete with a reflection pool. Views out to this are offered through the removal of walls. Photography: Juetao Xue . . . #designandarchitecturemagproject #designandarchitecturemag #designandarchitecture #design #architectureporn #archilovers #designers #architecturemag #architecturelovers #igdesign #interiorinspo #commercialspacedesign
Idlewild (@IdlewildSG) is a stunning new cocktail bar that has opened in the InterContinental Singapore (@interconsin), inspired by the story of the Golden Age of air travel in the 1940s. Beyond the salon style entrance is an interior split into two sections: the Parlour and the Main Room. Both are marked by plush furnishing and vibrant accent pieces gently lit by the use of warm, old-world club style lighting that transitions throughout the day, adding a soft, dreamy glow. For something more private, choose one of the raised large bay window booths that provide a secluded spot for a romantic date. Don't forget to stop at the Ribbon Wall – a modern day message board – to leave a note or a signed coaster for a friend to discover on their next visit. . . . #designandarchitecturemagproject #designandarchitecturemag #designandarchitecture #design #architectureporn #archilovers #designers #architecturemag #architecturelovers #igdesign #interiorinspo #cocktailbar #cocktailbardesign #bardesign
Chaumet (@chaumetofficial) has reopened its boutique at Marina Bay Sands. Redesigned around the emblematic codes of the Maison and dedicated to Chaumet’s jewellery creations, it offers a precious showcase to welcome visitors. The space is inspired by the French art of living, evoking the interior of a Parisian private mansion, in a modern interpretation of 18th century style. A noteworthy feature is the emblematic Bourbon-Parme tiara, carved and chiselled as a bas-relief and dressed in pure white to reign over the space dedicated to marriage. . . . #designandarchitecturemagproject #designandarchitecturemag #designandarchitecture #design #architectureporn #archilovers #designers #architecturemag #architecturelovers #igdesign #interiorinspo #productdesign #jewelleryboutique #luxuryretail

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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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