Since its founding in 1987, Antipodean skincare brand Aesop has been renowned for its commitment to both design and hospitality. Its new headquarters and laboratory in Melbourne’s Collingwood reflect this long-standing commitment to the creative and the considered

Hirsch Bedner & Associates (HBA) designed the sprawling House 31 in the coveted 23–39 Blue Pool Road development as a dramatic yet welcoming space, where the lines between artwork and object continually blur

Antonio Citterio’s pioneering Groundpiece sofa for Flexform celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, its art-inspired form — a reflection of the heritage brand’s timeless aesthetic of subtle luxury — more suited for contemporary life than ever

In designing Frame House, architect Kouchi Kimura carefully considered proportions, volumes and apertures to maximise natural light and views out onto the bucolic neighbourhood

With interiors by acclaimed Hong Kong designer André Fu, Hotel the Mitsui is a contemporary interpretation of Kyoto’s history and heritage

In Kuala Lumpur’s Kampung Attap neighbourhood, The Zhongshan Building is is a robust independent arts and culture hub in the city

Six apartments make up this boutique coastal development in Manly, with architecture by Koichi Takada Architects and interiors by Mim Design intended to celebrate the natural surroundings

Boutique hotel The Chow Kit pays homage to the richness and glamour of the neighbourhood’s history, while the conjoined lifestyle hotel MoMo’s serves as a playful counterpoint􏰤􏰑􏰛􏰈􏰍􏰉􏰑􏰅􏰓 􏰜

In designing the Shou County Culture and Art Center, Studio Zhu-Pei drew on the traditional vertical courtyard houses and narrow lanes of the ancient walled city to conceive a contemporary urban cultural space that is at once introverted and inviting

Property developer HIP V. HYPE and architecture firm Fieldwork collaborated on Ruskin Elwood, a set of four low-impact homes in inner Melbourne that represent best practices in sustainable design and construction

PANORAMA Design Group conceived MeeHotel as an urban resort where bamboo, soothing natural tones and organic forms predominate

Sydney-based Daniel Boddam’s Coast collection is inspired by travel, adventure and Freedom; designed to bring the outdoors in, these pieces imbue any space with a sense of calm, balance and wellbeing

Designed by Neri&Hu, the Alila Bangsar overlooks Kuala Lumpur from its home on the uppermost floors of The Establishment, offering sweeping views of the city and a five-star base from which to explore the surrounding Bangsar area

Architect Nishita Kamdar and her multidisciplinary team created this take on small, affordable homes in Mumbai. In this bachelor pad, glass partitions replace solid walls, and materials and colours are repeated to create continuity — all with the intention of maximising the sense of spaciousness. Here the architect shares how she and her team used a four-pronged approach that involved intelligent design strategies and pared-back design elements

Crafts on Peel is a new not-for-profit organisation that aims to preserve and encourage the appreciation of the city’s artisanal heritage by pairing traditional craftspeople with of-the-moment designers and artists

Aesop’s new retail store in once-industrial Sheung Wan embodies the brand’s values while paying tribute to the area’s history

Right in the heart of the Mother City, Gorgeous George is a playground for design-minded travellers and locals alike, with a plethora of South African designers and artists all putting their mark on a property unlike anything else in the city

On his recent visit to Hong Kong, we met with Lorrain to talk about his vision for the brand, the Australia-Italy connection and his belief that good design should have multiple layers of messaging

Contemporary beauty brand Forest Essentials’ charming new retail space makes its home in what was once a traditional city structure, blending retro charm with regional traditions

The Shanghai iteration of Ian Schrager’s iconic hotel has become a hotspot for locals and tourists alike, and while it makes a perfect base from which to explore the city there’s plenty to discover before even leaving the hotel

The holistic resort’s new art space is an exploration into the relationship between architecture, art, community and nature