A Library in Japan Takes Design Cues from the Forest
Mari Ito’s Nasushiobara City Library connects to the community through the building’s facade and light-filled atria.
Author: Catherine Shaw
André Fu's Hotel the Mitsui Celebrates the History and Refinement of Kyoto
The design includes traditional Japanese gardens by landscape master Shunsaku Miyagi as well as a restoration of a 300-year-old Kajiimiya Gate.
Light, Contemporary Interiors Define this Jewelry School
Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto rethinks traditional learning spaces for the L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, campus in Hong Kong.
A Functional Collection from Stellar Works Is Designed for Short Rests
Designed by Japanese firm nendo, Kite, a collection of armchairs from Stellar Works, flouts conventional armchair design.
Beijing's SUPERFLY Blends Pop Culture with Traditional Chinese Street Life
AvroKO's retro-futuristic design for the new restaurant blends neon, comic books, and a "touch of neo-punk."
Nelson Chow Creates an Oasis of Calm in a Busy Shopping Center
Taking cues from Zen landscape design, the designer carves out a sumptuous retreat for weary shoppers.
A Pyramidal University Campus Towers over a Japanese City
With numerous functional and visual connections to the surrounding city of Ibaraki, Otemon Gakuin University's newest building is inviting despite its sleekness.
OMA’s High-Drama Galleria Adds an Anchor to Gwanggyo
Looking like a meteor that has fallen to earth, the 18-floor structure features a craggy, nearly geological facade.
A Campus for the 2022 Asian Games Blossoms in Hangzhou
The complex sprawls over a 4.3 million-square-foot project site—with an 80,000-seat, lotus-inspired stadium at its center.
A Trio of Penthouses at K11 ARTUS Gets the Craft-Luxe Treatment
Joyce Wang, nemaworkshop, and Fiona Barratt-Campbell each designed bespoke penthouses in the Hong Kong development.
Well-Heeled Creatives in Hong Kong Find a Home in Asia’s First Soho House
An outpost of the exclusive members’ club opened last summer, offering locals, expats, and visitors a buzzy space for working and socializing.
At the St. Regis Hotel in Hong Kong, Western and Eastern Design Influences Deftly Intermix
Hong Kong architect André Fu worked to make the hotel feel anchored in Hong Kong with layers of luxe materials and artworks.
Perched on Hong Kong's Steep Cliffs, a New Academic Center Harnesses Its Sweeping Views
The center, designed by Revery Architecture for the University of Chicago, also integrates historic structures into its architecture.
Herzog & de Meuron Transforms a Former Prison Compound Into Stunning New Arts Center in Hong Kong
The Swiss firm brings a contemporary edge to the historic Tai Kwun campus while creating new connections between 16 restored heritage structures.
Fumihiko Maki–designed Design Society Opens in Shenzhen
Working in collaboration with London's V&A Museum, the institution aims to be a “social space” for the local community and design professionals alike.
Rem Koolhaas Talks Prada and Architecture's Relationship to Art
The renowned architect and polemicist speaks to Metropolis about the Fondazione Prada and rethinking the relationship between architecture and art.
Q&A: Fondation Louis Vuitton Artistic Director Suzanne Pagé on Frank Gehry's Genius
The curator and artistic director of the Fondation Louis Vuitton on Frank Gehry's genius and how the new museum is "very different from anything else"
Hong Kong's PMQ Is the City's Newest Design Incubator
A historic site in Hong Kong that once housed its married police officers finds new life as a cultural hub and incubator for young designers.
