If you’re heading to Copenhagen this September for 3daysofdesign, or if you’re just looking for some armchair travel inspiration, we’ve rounded up more than a few of our favourite places to stay, shop, eat, drink and see in this comprehensive city guide

The LIBRARY Design Studio designed this penthouse in Bangkok’s Four Seasons Private Residences as an expansive canvas for the clients’ art collection and the sweeping views of the Chao Phraya river. Here studio co-founder Ploy Thunglaohavichien tells us more about the project

From exhibitions and screenings to talks and tours, our editor-in-chief rounds up her pick of events coming up during Melbourne Design Week 2021

Desmond Wong’s home is as tasteful as you’d expect from the founder of Archetypal, one of Hong Kong’s foremost lifestyle and design stores. Here, Wong shares more about the process of renovating and designing his own apartment

In designing this vast stone villa on the Ligurian coast, Giordano Hadamik Architects emphasised the rugged landscape and the client’s desire for a truly special home in which to spend quality time and reconnect with nature

Michael K Chen Architecture (MKCA) undertook the gut renovation and interior design of this four-storey Brooklyn brownstone, honouring both the home’s history and the clients’ characters, and generously applying swathes of bold colours to define spaces and background art and design pieces

Located in K11 MUSEA, Omotesando Koffee’s third branch in Hong Kong also incorporates the first overseas store for its sister brand, Tokyo roasting institution Koffee Mameya. We speak with designers Yosuke Hayashi of 14sd and Alessandro Perinelli of Perinelli Design to find out about their approach to creating a single representative space for both brands

Jay and Alex Liu of Singapore’s Right Angle Studio transformed this petite home office into a four-part space conducive to both mental well-being and productivity. We spoke to the designers to find out more about this unique response to the new norm of living and working from home

Harajuku-inspired pastels and Indian craft meet in new Bengaluru dim sum and sushi spot Lucky Chan, which comes complete with a handcrafted wooden ceiling installation and the city’s first sushi belt. Shruti Jaipuria of local firm MAIA Design Studio shares more about the project

Designed by L Architects, The House Apartment in Singapore is an unconventional approach to residential interior design, conceived with many of the same qualities as a freestanding home

Ali Baldiwala of Baldiwala Edge designed this Mumbai apartment as a clean-lined yet characterful space, defined by a monochromatic palette upon which he’s layered accent pieces and various shades of blue that echo the 360-degree city views

Blush tones, wood, concrete, brass and lush textiles combine in fashion designer Arpita Mehta’s first brick-and-mortar store, designed by Ravi Vazirani and outfitted entirely in custom-designed furniture

Singaporean interiors studio EightyTwo designed this family home by incorporating feng shui principles and using generous swathes of colour and texture to delineate spaces. We speak to interior designer Darren Neo to find out more about his approach

A respite from its shopping mall location, Singaporean slow fashion label GINLEE Studio’s newest store comes complete with its own ‘courtyard’ and is characterised by soft lines, diffused light and green touches. Here, multidisciplinary designer Leong Hon Kit of Wynk Collaborative shares more about the project

A 1930s villa in Hangzhou underwent a four-year refurbishment by Chinese studio SYY DECORATION DESIGN to emerge as Sisan Hupao 1934, a boutique hotel nestled within bamboo groves and just a short hike from its namesake, Hupao Spring. We spoke with principal designers Xie Ke and Zhi Hongxin and lead architect Wang Chi to find out more

Realised by local architecture firm BAUM, this timber home in Fukui Prefecture is inspired by the functional minimalism of Scandinavian design combined with traditional elements, and emphasises a connection to the outdoors throughout. Lead architect Daisuke Kishina tells us more about the project

Multidisciplinary studio Design Eight Five Two (DEFT) converted two units in an industrial building into a three-bedroom apartment, working with local craftspeople and custom designing almost all features to realise their vision of a unique home that reflects its industrial context. Here, studio co-founder Peter Lampard shares more about the project and process

In designing this family home on the coast of Hong Kong Island, YC Chen of local studio hoo opted for understated, timeless luxury to background the spectacular panoramic views

In designing new Melbourne cafe DUX Coffee, architecture and interiors firm Pierce Widera embraced the site’s original features to create an impactful experience within the petite space. We spoke with studio co-founder Nat Widera to find out more about the project

This petite shophouse in Hue has been redesigned by Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates to become Tiam House — a multigenerational family home on top and a light and bright streetside cafe below. Studio principal Nguyen Quang Khai tells us more about his approach to maximising the home’s size and features

Conceptualised by B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio, the Shenzhen outpost of streetwear brand DOE features a series of boxes within a glass-fronted space that eschews any distinction between streetscape and store

In designing this terrace house, Singaporean firm TE-EL reconfigured the spatial layout to emphasise and encourage connection between family members. We spoke with studio principal Ethan Lin to find out more about the project

In making over this apartment, interior designer Greg Ling defined various spaces with their own materials palette and mood, succeeding in creating a space that is both calming and welcoming. Here he talks us through his vision for the space