21+ hour, 40+ min ago   (730+ words) Kulapat Yantrasast, Why Architecture founder, has created a three-storey Los Angeles home filled with art, exposed concrete and spaces that open to the garden. Thai architect Kulapat Yantrasast founded Why Architecture in 2004 with business partner Yo-Ichiro Hakomori. The firm has…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (463+ words) CNA Rolex to auction 4 unique gem-set Cosmograph Daytona watches for charity Rolex unveils four one-of-a-kind Cosmograph Daytona watches inspired by the seasons, with proceeds from the Phillips charity auction supporting education and global conservation. This audio is generated by an…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1569+ words) The Munich family jeweller is known for pairing exceptional gemstones with iron, aluminium, bronze and wood – and for questioning what makes a jewel precious. In the mid-1990s, Munich jeweller Stefan Hemmerle, then the third generation of his family to run…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (431+ words) From tea-infused and snow skin mooncakes to traditional Teochew favourites, custard-filled creations and elaborate gift sets, here are some of the standout options available in Singapore this Mid-Autumn Festival. Starbucks Singapore’s eight-piece mooncake set (S$69.90) includes flavours such as Osmanthus…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (1021+ words) The Jigger & Pony co-founder reflects on mentorship, expansion into Jakarta and why the future of Singapore’s cocktail scene may lie beyond drinks alone. Indra Kantono is having an incredible year. In July, he was named Best International Bar Mentor at…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1059+ words) The Hong Kong designer behind The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Andaz Singapore and Capella Singapore looks back on the projects, influences and ideas that continue to shape his work. The custom-made marble mosaic tiles still sparkle beneath the glow of the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (268+ words) At restaurants in Himachal Pradesh, Mumbai and Bengaluru, chefs are drawing on local ingredients, preservation techniques and culinary traditions to rethink what contemporary Indian food can be. In a country with countless regional cuisines served from humble carts and venerable…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1465+ words) From cherry blossoms and Hokusai prints to traditional lacquer and contemporary art, watch brands are looking to Japan for some of their most distinctive designs. In case you haven’t noticed, Japan continues to be ridiculously popular with travellers. In the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (367+ words) Long before it became a summer escape, this Croatian island was prized for its restorative climate. Visit outside peak season to experience Losinj at its quietest. The Austro-Hungarian Empire got wind of it and flocked to Losinj by steamship. They…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (412+ words) The three-Michelin-starred restaurant by Swedish chef Bjorn Frantzen now has a sleek new look, introducing a striking 16-seat chef's counter, moodier interiors and subtle updates to its signature tasting menu experience. Zen’s distinguishing feature has always been its beautiful three-storey…...