The Londoner is the world’s first super boutique. It comes with a quirky playfulness, underrated luxury, and a superb art collection, and despite its staggering scale, it has an intimate and individual feel. The landmark building is a gleaming eight-

I’m holed up in a 600-year-old Ming Dynasty relic in Anhui as I write this. To be more precise, I’m seated at an ancient window-side desk in a heritage hotel room in what was once an historical building. The bamboo blinds are drawn halfway, showcasin

25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino is the first Italian property from the culturally resonant hotel brand 25hours, known for its irreverent, yet functional aesthetics in provocative urban locations. The design of the hotel, conceived by interior design

Cantina, an Italian restaurant in Central’s Tai Kwun under the Aqua Restaurant Group, introduces a new prix fixe menu that offers a full choice of a la carte dishes for a fixed price. Conceived by Italian chef Matteo Caripoli, the new menu is based o

Mary Wong, the founder of Haven Design Limited, designed a sophisticated 1,800 square foot home in Robinson Road, Mid Levels that marries a rich variety of colours with surprising accents. This marks the fourth residence brought to life by Haven Desi

Sitting in a historical enclave of Ottawa, Canada, is a beautifully renovated 1920s red brick house that’s home to a blended family of five children and three dogs embarking on a new chapter in their lives. The renovation project began as Henrietta S

The B2 Hotel Zürich occupies the remarkable industrial heritage site of the former brewery Hürlimann and retains its industrial factory profile, complete with a brick smokestack. Upon entering, your eyes immediately look to the Wine Library, the form

Entering 2024, the concept of sustainability has taken on a more comprehensive meaning that goes beyond environmental protection to also include social and cultural impacts. This theme underscored this year’s Heimtextil – one of the world’s largest t

Forget Bali and Phuket, Vietnam’s Cam Ranh is the newest coastal sensation. Situated on the southern coast, this lesser-known gem offers the seclusion and luxury of one of the world’s most in-demand beach destinations, but without the crowds or comme

German home appliance brand Bosch partnered up with Home Journal to launch the inaugural Bosch | Home Journal Kitchen of the Year Awards – aimed at celebrating exceptional kitchen space designs and the creative minds behind them. The Awards were comp

This sleek modern retreat blends seamlessly with the stunning landscape, harnessing the breath-taking landscape, and the water from the ancient thermal hot springs. Taiwan has one of the greatest concentrations of geothermal springs in the world. A l

Just half an hour away from Cape Town lies a lush residential sprawl surrounded by vineyards, polo fields, rehabilitated fynbos mountains and valleys, with the Berg River carving through. The area, named the Gentleman’s Estate at Val de Vie, is one o

The Reykjavik Edition has the brand’s overall ethos of a modern sophisticated design, combined here with Nordic splashes and fabulous material. The exterior of ebony shou sugi ban timber – charred using an ancient Japanese technique combined with bla

The use of deep, rich tones in this home can evoke emotional depth and intricate storytelling through the artful layering of materials. In the 1,200 square feet residence in Taoyuan, Taiwan, designer Qiu Zhenyu from UDé design skillfully combines tex

It’s hard not to relax and feel as if you’re on holiday when you live in the Greek Cyclades overlooking the Aegean Sea. Indeed, an atmosphere conducive for leisure and connection with the land was what this family home was designed to inspire. Perche

Our homes away from home, hotels are where the magic happens, when you’re out on the open road. With wanderlust kicking back in full gear, we have canvassed high and low for the hidden design gems that are in themselves a destination. Here are our to

Jay Leung and Maggie Mo, the visionary duo behind homegrown design firm Starz Pasha, share more than just a fervent zeal for the built environment, they have been on a mission to turn the lofty ideals of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in

Italian steakhouse Carna by Dario Cecchini has opened its doors on the 39th floor of the newly opened Mondrian Hotel. Designed by Joyce Wang, the go-to person for restaurant interiors, the dining space is a rich blend of textures and tones. Governed

This inviting, warm shade, reminiscent of “community” and “togetherness”, makes any space feel more inviting and welcoming. Peach Fuzz is a powerful hue that can proudly stand alone on walls, or complement other colours such as timeless wood accents

The Salut Maroc is a flamboyantly striking hotel in the stunning windswept port town of Essaouira, a hidden gem on Morocco’s Atlantic Coast. It is an 18th-century Jewish merchant’s house that boldly wows from the moment you step into the courtyard. A

The Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel sits on the fringe of the Fashion District, South Park, and the Historic Core, with the Ace and Hoxton Hotels as neighbours. This storied Renaissance revival building from the creative mind of Kelly Wearstler, known for

Disconnect from the world while you connect with nature at Kwessi Dunes, located amid the remote and captivating beauty of the Namib Desert deep in Namibia’s striking NamibRand Nature Reserve. It offers guests an extraordinary experience that blends

Founder of ADO, Karr Yip, believes that focusing solely on beauty in design is superficial. “Design should possess not only visual appeal, but also communicate a deeper significance by expressing a positive message to the project,” he explains. ADO w

Located in Happy Valley, this 2,000 square foot apartment was designed with a family of four in mind. Brought to life by Facade Interior Design, its relaxed luxury design highlighted by gentle curves blends comfort with opulence. A sophisticated tone

“A change of character, not a change of air, is what you need” – Seneca, the Greek Stoic philosopher, advised on the art of travel. Travel has taken on a whole new meaning in our globalised era – or post-globalisation, some may argue – where accommod

Groundwork Architects & Associates groundworkarchitect.com Manfred Yuen is the founder of Groundwork Architects & Associates, a multidisciplinary architecture firm known for premium undertakings such as the Foshan Tianyue Building, Alliance Primary S

Innergy Interior Design Studio innergydesign.net Innergy Interior Design Studio was founded by Jason Yeung in 2014, with the design philosophy of "design is dismantling and rearranging them to make life better." The studio communicates with clients t