indesignlive all articles | an archive of projects, people, events and sustainability articles for the design industry. http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles 2013-05-24T13:48:33+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/ <![CDATA[Adam Cornish: Hands-On]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Adam-Cornish-Hands-On 2013-05-22T12:32:25+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Adam-Cornish-Hands-On

Nicky Lobo caught up with the Australian designer at this year’s Salone in Milan and finds that while he may be making a mark on the international design landscape, his passion and dedication lie a little closer to home. ]]>
<![CDATA[Rang Mahal by SCDA Interiors]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Rang-Mahal-by-SCDA-Interiors 2013-05-22T12:00:42+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Rang-Mahal-by-SCDA-Interiors

The newly revamped dining establishment in Singapore combines Indian and European aesthetics in a contemporary space.]]>
<![CDATA[The Experiential Retail Precinct]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/The-Experiential-Retail-Precinct 2013-05-21T10:00:57+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/The-Experiential-Retail-Precinct

Paul Ocolisan, Regional Creative Director of e2, tells us how the 'experiential retail' concept is emerging to meet the challenges of the day.]]>
<![CDATA[Asia Pacific Property Awards 2013]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Asia-Pacific-Property-Awards-2013 2013-05-20T14:11:57+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Asia-Pacific-Property-Awards-2013

Nearly 300 Asian companies have received the award, with 43 top winners further selected to represent the region in the international edition.]]>
<![CDATA[Aga Khan Award 2013 Shortlist]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Aga-Khan-Award-2013-Shortlist 2013-05-20T08:03:17+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Aga-Khan-Award-2013-Shortlist <![CDATA[LUX at Schiavello]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/LUX-at-Schiavello 2013-05-17T16:25:35+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/LUX-at-Schiavello

Schiavello in Singapore hosted an informative and engaging lighting presentation on 9 May titled “LUX”. ]]>
<![CDATA[Collective.1 Design Fair, New York]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Collective.1-Design-Fair-New-York 2013-05-16T15:00:17+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Collective.1-Design-Fair-New-York

The line between design and art blurs evocatively at the newly established Collective.1 Design Fair in New York. An exclusive report from New York by Stephen Ormandy of Dinosaur Designs. ]]>
<![CDATA[ArchiCentre: Design for the People]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/ArchiCentre-People-and-Process 2013-05-16T08:00:48+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/ArchiCentre-People-and-Process

Dr Tan Loke Mun, director of Malaysian-based firm ArchiCentre, tells us how people are considered in projects large and small.]]>
<![CDATA[Tanjong Pagar Centre]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Tanjong-Pagar-Centre 2013-05-15T08:00:19+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Tanjong-Pagar-Centre

At a soaring height of 290 metres, the integrated mixed-use development will take on the title of Singapore’s tallest building when it’s completed in 2016.]]>
<![CDATA[Borderless: Designing Future ASEAN Borders]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Borderless-Designing-Future-ASEAN-Borders 2013-05-14T13:00:48+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Borderless-Designing-Future-ASEAN-Borders

These winning site-specific proposals offer ideas for sensitive, creative interventions along border areas. Yvonne Xu reports.]]>
<![CDATA[Jem® Lifestyle Hub]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Jem-Lifestyle-Hub 2013-05-14T10:00:10+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Jem-Lifestyle-Hub

The mixed-use development by SAA Architects is the first project in Singapore to replace the green landscape by more than 122 per cent. ]]>
<![CDATA[Stylecraft Presents Ply Collection]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Stylecraft-Presents-Ply-Collection 2013-05-14T09:42:28+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Stylecraft-Presents-Ply-Collection

Quality manufacturing and exceptional design go into the making of these chairs from Ply Collection.]]>
<![CDATA[Personality Task Chair by Steelcase]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Personality-Task-Chair-by-Steelcase 2013-05-10T12:36:32+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Personality-Task-Chair-by-Steelcase

It hangs, hooks and holds, and caters to different personality types. Meet the next generation task chair. ]]>
<![CDATA[Naoto Fukasawa: Carefully Considered]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Naoto-Fukasawa-Carefully-Considered 2013-05-09T17:06:40+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Naoto-Fukasawa-Carefully-Considered

From a finely honed Japanese armchair through to a carefully executed Italian lamp, there’s always a consideration for detail, balance and refinement in Fukasawa’s work. Alice Blackwood has the story. ]]>
<![CDATA[V Wanchai2 Hotel]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/V-Wanchai2-Hotel 2013-05-08T12:46:46+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/V-Wanchai2-Hotel

Refreshing Asian expressions can be found at the new Wanchai2 in Hong Kong writes Jessica Niles DeHoff.]]>
<![CDATA[Clerkenwell Design Week 2013]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Clerkenwell-Design-Week-2013 2013-05-08T11:10:41+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Clerkenwell-Design-Week-2013

London’s Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), in its fourth outing, is set to host over 150 designers, manufacturers and brands from Britain and across the globe this May. ]]>
<![CDATA[Ronan Bouroullec: Adapting]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Ronan-Bouroullec-Adapting 2013-05-08T07:11:02+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Ronan-Bouroullec-Adapting

Nicky Lobo caught up with one half of the Bouroullec duo, Ronan, at this year’s iSalone in Milan, and discovered a Frenchman with a cheeky sense of humour. ]]>
<![CDATA[Giving New Life to Abandoned Objects]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Giving-New-Life-to-Abandoned-Objects 2013-05-07T11:10:47+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Giving-New-Life-to-Abandoned-Objects

Three designers from three different countries come together to work on one idea, and multiple creations.]]>
<![CDATA[K.P.D.O. Launches its Hong Kong Office]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/K.P.D.O.-Launches-its-Hong-Kong-Office 2013-05-06T14:06:06+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/K.P.D.O.-Launches-its-Hong-Kong-Office

The Australian interior design firm expands to Greater China with the opening of its first international office.]]>
<![CDATA[Chunky and Feel Stripe from Instyle]]> http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Chunky-and-Feel-Stripe-from-Instyle 2013-05-06T11:30:42+10:00 http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/Chunky-and-Feel-Stripe-from-Instyle

The highly distinctive, heavy-duty designs come in a beautiful range of colours and are ideal for commercial use.]]>