
Blending Tradition and Modernity in a Singaporean Home
A Chinese couple in Singapore redesigned their apartment to blend tradition and modernity. They transformed the living room into a study for their sons and preserved a vintage teakwood staircase. Creative solutions enhanced the space, fostering family togetherness and showcasing the power of thoughtful design.

Jackfruit processing unit and community centre
A government funded Jackfruit processing plant in rural Meghalaya is part of a farmers' cooperative, which serves not just as a space for production and movement of goods but also as a community centre to an isolated populace. The facility takes into consideration the needs of its users, climatic conditions and the realities of the remote location whilst providing an affordable intervention with value added benefits.

Introducing CM Jao - Jury Member of the K-DESIGN AWARD
We are excited to highlight CM Jao, co-founder of Oft Interiors Ltd and a respected jury member of the K-DESIGN AWARD. A graduate of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design, CM specializes in innovative shopping malls and leisure spaces.

Interior Designer, More Than Just A Decorator
When it comes to creating a beautiful and neat space arrangement, an interior designer is the right person for the job. Their role is more than just that of a decorator.

ARCHIDEX & AREC 2025 PREVIEW: MALAYSIA’S MINISTER OF HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asia’s Premier Architecture Business Event Set to Drive Regional Growth and Innovation in Sustainable Urban Development
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On September 18 and 19, we co-hosted two transformative events: the "Making of Places: Participation for Everyone" seminar and the “Staunton Community Building Workshop”. These events were part of the Agenda 2030 initiative, organized by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Hong Kong, Neighbourhood Innovation Lab by Architecture Commons , Hong Kong Social Entrepreneurship Forum , and Social Enterprise Summit , with support from the Agenda 2030 Project Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Czechia. Wyndham Social and Habyt served as our venue partners.
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Organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), and supported by the Chinachem Group as the Sole Sponsor, “My Green Space” Student Competition Award Presentation Ceremony was successfully concluded on 2 September at D‧Park. Themed “My Ideal Green Smart City”, the tenth edition of the Competition attracted a record-breaking participation of over 500 local primary, secondary, and tertiary students, with winning students from tertiary institutions in the Greater Bay Area for the first time.
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FIND - Global Summit returns in 2025 with its most expansive edition yet, uniting leading voices in design, architecture, and business to decode Asia’s shifting creative landscape. Across three days, a rockstar line-up of over 60 speakers from 23 countries will explore how creativity can address urgent global challenges and shape more intelligent, inclusive, and impactful built environments.
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