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Visits to see London’s skyline, while impressive, don’t compare to Hong Kong’s stunning array of buildings and lights. It’s one of things I miss most about the city, and one of its biggest assets.
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- James Bond author Ian Fleming worked in this building, where the MI5 and MI6 were formed, while Winston Churchill used to give his address from the balcony
- The hotel features 9 restaurants and 3 bars, with three-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco, known for his seasonal, locally sourced approach, running several
Interior designers find ever more innovative ways to make the most of the space in Hong Kong micro-apartments, giving them the appearance they are bigger than they really are.
Health-centric technologies are being used to make self-care ‘a cornerstone of modern living spaces’ – think smart mattresses, and interactive art that can ‘transform you based on your movement, heartbeat or mood’.
Hong Kong’s largest mosque, the Kowloon Masjid, is a Tsim Sha Tsui landmark. Inside, Chinese Muslims pray shoulder to shoulder with others from across Asia and Africa, while children study the Koran.
‘I.M. Pei: Life Is Architecture’ looks back over the life and career of the Chinese-American who was one of the most important architects of recent decades
He never wanted a museum retrospective. He had donated his personal archive to the Library of Congress. So how did curators and his family change his mind? And what will we see at Hong Kong’s M+ museum?
Located between Orchard Road and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the newly rebranded hotel offers plenty to both loyal customers of the beloved Regent and first-time guests
New group City Unseen begins a planned series of guided walks with a tour of Prince Edward that reveals curious architectural features and ways residents have repurposed urban spaces.
Hong Kong designer toymaker and artist Michael Lau explains how Constantin Brancusi’s atelier at Paris’ Pompidou Centre gave a vivid understanding of the Romanian sculptor and inspired his practice.
Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors, a documentary on Netflix, delves into the construction and excavation of the vast mausoleum Qin Shi Huang, the country’s first emperor, ordered built to house his tomb.
A homeowner was so impressed with the understated mid-century modern refurbishment of her home in Pok Fu Lam, on Hong Kong Island, that she joined the design studio that carried it out.
The creator of logos for HSBC, the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Dairy Farm, and designer of Hong Kong banknotes, Henry Steiner, 90, talks about a show of his work at M+ museum and his 60-plus-year career.
When it came to turning a family apartment in Hong Kong’s most exclusive neighbourhood into a Japanese-inspired oasis of mindfulness and simplicity, a client and his designers were on the same page.
Part of a megacity being built from scratch in the Saudi desert, new ski resort Trojena is shaping up to be quite the spectacle – and a surprisingly environmentally friendly one too
Having rented the 2,250 sq ft Sai Kung house they eventually bought, a couple knew how they wanted it overhauled. They have a home gym, spacious bathroom, stylish laundry room and tranquil rooftop space.
Tyni’s cabins are classified as ‘vehicles’, meaning they can be placed in conventionally inaccessible or protected natural locations without the need for lengthy building permits and development approvals, according to CEO Mori Nishimura.
Designed by Jaime Hayon and located in King Power MahaNakhon, The Standard’s Asian flagship artfully blends many of the New York original’s funkiest features with unrivalled Thai hospitality
Architectural Digest magazine, and plant styling feeds on Instagram and Pinterest are making house plants more popular than ever – read on for the basics and some low-maintenance ideas of where to start
Open-plan floors, a double-height ceiling, glass everywhere – innovative architects have found 21st century ways to make two very different Hong Kong village houses stand out.
Ghesquière just staged his Louis Vuitton cruise 2025 show at Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain – so how did the collection pay homage to the country? From Matador-inspired hats to lace dresses
Jan Lamb of Cantopop duo Softhard is nothing if not versatile. The Hong Kong entertainer has been an actor, graphic designer, rapper, stand-up comedian, popular radio host, dramatist, and film director.
New hotels in Tokyo’s Toranomon Hills and at Fuji Speedway offer guests a choice of stories: the first an entertainment hub, the second both something for nature-lovers and motorsport fans
The women’s creative director clearly loves landmark buildings, each year choosing one as backdrop to his cruise collection – and this week it’s Barcelona’s turn
After a day sightseeing t Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace or the hipster-heavy Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong neighbourhoods, retreating to Hotel Naru’s calming interiors is a smart move
Since falling in love with Italian mid-century designers as a young woman, the founder of Nilufar Gallery has become a highly influential designer herself and now has compiled Open Edition, shown as part of Salone del Mobile
An innovative couple on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island show you don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a welcoming, original home bursting with colour and character.
Hotel Groove is in entertainment complex Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, where a 900-seat traditional kabuki theatre will open soon – but did you know the buzzy nightlife district is named after the drama form?
A Sham Tseng flat, in the New Territories, was renovated with the owners’ cats in mind – think bespoke feline furniture, scratch-proof flooring paired with hidden storage and Japanese-style decor.
Seventy local buildings and urban spaces designed by Hong Kong architects are celebrated in Raymond Fung’s Untold Stories: Hong Kong Architecture, with a focus on public amenities.
