“Shophouses brought back memories of our childhoods, of open back doors and neighbors and relatives wandering in and out of the kitchen and cooking and eating and coming and going whether you liked it or not.”—Yang Yeo
“Shophouses brought back memories of our childhoods, of open back doors and neighbors and relatives wandering in and out of the kitchen and cooking and eating and coming and going whether you liked it or not.”—Yang Yeo
The Asia Society Texas Center, which was established in 1979 in part by former First Lady Barbara Bush and former Ambassador Roy M. Huffington, is today housed in an otherworldly, Yoshio Taniguchi–designed building. The Japanese architect is best-known for his renovation of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
The Asia Society Texas Center, which was established in 1979 in part by former First Lady Barbara Bush and former Ambassador Roy M. Huffington, is today housed in an otherworldly, Yoshio Taniguchi–designed building. The Japanese architect is best-known for his renovation of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Asian-inspired gold-leaf platters.
Asian-inspired gold-leaf platters.
The previous homeowners had cultivated a large, Asian-inspired garden. The courtyard centers around this towering, bushy tree.
The previous homeowners had cultivated a large, Asian-inspired garden. The courtyard centers around this towering, bushy tree.
Although there are numerous Kebony roofs found in Europe and Asia Pacific, a university building in Kansas is the only other prominent North American example discovered by the structural engineer.
Although there are numerous Kebony roofs found in Europe and Asia Pacific, a university building in Kansas is the only other prominent North American example discovered by the structural engineer.
This world-class wellness destination resort is tucked within the Philippines’ Batangas hinterland. For those wishing to indulge in jungle nirvana, this is the place. The Farm also boasts the best gourmet vegan cuisine in Asia Pacific.
This world-class wellness destination resort is tucked within the Philippines’ Batangas hinterland. For those wishing to indulge in jungle nirvana, this is the place. The Farm also boasts the best gourmet vegan cuisine in Asia Pacific.
Birch trees add an Asian touch to the Greulich Hotel by Romero + Schaefle Architects.
Birch trees add an Asian touch to the Greulich Hotel by Romero + Schaefle Architects.
"Around the time we were thinking of moving back [to San Francisco], I took a trip to Marfa, Texas, and fell in love with the agelessness of Donald Judd’s work," says Amy. "I liked the idea of having a classic American reference to the space, since we are influenced as much from America as we are by Asian culture."
"Around the time we were thinking of moving back [to San Francisco], I took a trip to Marfa, Texas, and fell in love with the agelessness of Donald Judd’s work," says Amy. "I liked the idea of having a classic American reference to the space, since we are influenced as much from America as we are by Asian culture."
Amanda describes her approach as mixing "Asian principles with a Southern California industrial edge."
Amanda describes her approach as mixing "Asian principles with a Southern California industrial edge."
Akesobio Clinical R&D Asia Pacific Headquarters
Akesobio Clinical R&D Asia Pacific Headquarters
Amanda Gunawan of OWIU Design turns a cookie-cutter space into an Asian-inflected haven with an industrial edge.
Amanda Gunawan of OWIU Design turns a cookie-cutter space into an Asian-inflected haven with an industrial edge.
Preman Asia Paling Gacor
Preman Asia Paling Gacor
The Living Space: Custom kitchen island and sliding doors were designed to reflect the family's Asian American background.
The Living Space: Custom kitchen island and sliding doors were designed to reflect the family's Asian American background.
The pendant lamp above the dining space combines Western industrial touches with an Asian wink at paper lanterns. It was the basis of the renovation's design.
The pendant lamp above the dining space combines Western industrial touches with an Asian wink at paper lanterns. It was the basis of the renovation's design.
The arches frame views of the sky as well as the interior courtyard. Southeast Asian floor tile marks the transition from the kitchen/dining area to the courtyard and the second level.
The arches frame views of the sky as well as the interior courtyard. Southeast Asian floor tile marks the transition from the kitchen/dining area to the courtyard and the second level.
“We wanted to bring in the green from the living room into the daughter's bedroom and complement it with a blush pink as those were her favorite colors,” says Wagh. The pink is Asian Paints Rose Petal and the green is Asian Paints Mountain Stream.
“We wanted to bring in the green from the living room into the daughter's bedroom and complement it with a blush pink as those were her favorite colors,” says Wagh. The pink is Asian Paints Rose Petal and the green is Asian Paints Mountain Stream.
Taking inspiration from travels to exotic locales, and the conviviality of the expatriate lifestyle, this establishment is Stoke Newington has hints of Asia and the Mediterranean in its design.
Taking inspiration from travels to exotic locales, and the conviviality of the expatriate lifestyle, this establishment is Stoke Newington has hints of Asia and the Mediterranean in its design.
Johanna Molineus’s peripatetic childhood is reflected in the Chinese and Central Asian textiles and objects found throughout her small London apartment, including a square-patterned horse blanket.
Johanna Molineus’s peripatetic childhood is reflected in the Chinese and Central Asian textiles and objects found throughout her small London apartment, including a square-patterned horse blanket.
A facade of slate stone and warm wood gives the house a rustic, Southeast Asian character, while high, arched ceilings, and clean lines open up the interior spaces.
A facade of slate stone and warm wood gives the house a rustic, Southeast Asian character, while high, arched ceilings, and clean lines open up the interior spaces.
Asian Funk Bar
Asian Funk Bar
Asian Funk Bar
Asian Funk Bar
The design team embraced Ibiza's upscale club culture when designing the hotel's two signature restaurants, the modern Asian cuisine-based Izakaya and The Butcher, an upscale seasonal "burger joint."
The design team embraced Ibiza's upscale club culture when designing the hotel's two signature restaurants, the modern Asian cuisine-based Izakaya and The Butcher, an upscale seasonal "burger joint."
The double-height master bedroom is Dave’s favorite place in the house, particularly when the moon is shining. The bed, planter, and side tables are all from West Elm; the tapestry above the bed is from Southeast Asia.
The double-height master bedroom is Dave’s favorite place in the house, particularly when the moon is shining. The bed, planter, and side tables are all from West Elm; the tapestry above the bed is from Southeast Asia.
Above the 606 Universal shelving by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ, Molineus displays a Central Asian ikat wedding garment that dates to around 1900. The Gaku floor lamp at left is by Dagmar Mombach and Ingo Maurer.
Above the 606 Universal shelving by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ, Molineus displays a Central Asian ikat wedding garment that dates to around 1900. The Gaku floor lamp at left is by Dagmar Mombach and Ingo Maurer.
Here, rattan chairs, Asian-style lantern pendant lamps, and vines hanging from the ceilings make patrons feel like they’ve exited London, and entered a far away land.
Here, rattan chairs, Asian-style lantern pendant lamps, and vines hanging from the ceilings make patrons feel like they’ve exited London, and entered a far away land.
Swinging doors bookend floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall in the master bedroom, providing direct access to the patio and pool. Customized performance divided lites (PDLs) along the top of the glass are intended to evoke a blend of Asian and island style.
Swinging doors bookend floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall in the master bedroom, providing direct access to the patio and pool. Customized performance divided lites (PDLs) along the top of the glass are intended to evoke a blend of Asian and island style.
Originally built in the 1900s as the governor’s residence, the Sofitel Luang Prabang is a colonial mansion protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the ultimate blend of Lao tradition and French elegance, and a perfect escape in Southeast Asia.
Originally built in the 1900s as the governor’s residence, the Sofitel Luang Prabang is a colonial mansion protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the ultimate blend of Lao tradition and French elegance, and a perfect escape in Southeast Asia.
8Coin Asia
8Coin Asia
Walking down the stalls of the Asia Now exhibit, I came across a wealth of canny design from across the massive continent. I also loved the setup of the exhibition itself, a tour of the best of Asia organized into what feel like high-design market stalls.
Walking down the stalls of the Asia Now exhibit, I came across a wealth of canny design from across the massive continent. I also loved the setup of the exhibition itself, a tour of the best of Asia organized into what feel like high-design market stalls.
Emylia and Minh use their plants to make a variety of foods and drinks. On one side of the kitchen, over-head cabinets store fermenting jars of vegetables, fruits, and beverages, such as kombucha, as well as molds for making kueh, traditional Southeast Asian sweets.
Emylia and Minh use their plants to make a variety of foods and drinks. On one side of the kitchen, over-head cabinets store fermenting jars of vegetables, fruits, and beverages, such as kombucha, as well as molds for making kueh, traditional Southeast Asian sweets.
The custom headboard is wrapped in blueish-green jute suede with inset rattan, while the custom closet is painted in Asian Paints “Misty Harbour” with more rattan pressed between glass. The acacia table lamp is from Fleck.
The custom headboard is wrapped in blueish-green jute suede with inset rattan, while the custom closet is painted in Asian Paints “Misty Harbour” with more rattan pressed between glass. The acacia table lamp is from Fleck.
Elevating the ambiance with artwork by Pradnya More, set against grey Palladio flooring sourced from Kishangarh. Enhancing the decor with a custom table lamp crafted by LADLAB in white Makrana marble, complemented by walls painted in button rose by Asian Paints.
Elevating the ambiance with artwork by Pradnya More, set against grey Palladio flooring sourced from Kishangarh. Enhancing the decor with a custom table lamp crafted by LADLAB in white Makrana marble, complemented by walls painted in button rose by Asian Paints.
A vibrant and eclectic 65-seater diner in Kiev, Ukraine that serves Asian street food, Kitaika designed by AKZ Architectura was inspired by street culture in Asia and Ukraine. Combining carnival-like elements, bold colors, garlands of exposed light bulbs, and eye-catching graffiti, this little diner is a surreal and delightful take on Asian dining.
A vibrant and eclectic 65-seater diner in Kiev, Ukraine that serves Asian street food, Kitaika designed by AKZ Architectura was inspired by street culture in Asia and Ukraine. Combining carnival-like elements, bold colors, garlands of exposed light bulbs, and eye-catching graffiti, this little diner is a surreal and delightful take on Asian dining.
A trio of Real Moss Garden Tables by Pawinee Santisiri of Ayodhya enlivens the Thai booth of Asia Now. A handsome and verdant addition to any space.
A trio of Real Moss Garden Tables by Pawinee Santisiri of Ayodhya enlivens the Thai booth of Asia Now. A handsome and verdant addition to any space.
Fu uses bamboo, a traditional Asian material, in creative ways throughout the hotel. Here, a detail of a closet door, clad in a complex radial pattern.
Fu uses bamboo, a traditional Asian material, in creative ways throughout the hotel. Here, a detail of a closet door, clad in a complex radial pattern.

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