14+ hour, 11+ min ago   (1556+ words) Founded in Singapore in 1984, Ascott now operates more than 1,000 properties worldwide – while continuing to test new ideas in its home city. Not too long ago, a hotel room had a very specific purpose. You would check in, deposit your luggage,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1364+ words) A stay at Suiboku in Japan left a lasting impression on Joshua Choo and Marilyn Lim, who later drew on its warmth, raw textures and understated design for their four-bedroom apartment. Suiboku is a collection of lofts in Upper Hirafu…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (500+ words) From a 1936 Triumph Dolomite Roadster and a wartime Mercury Eight to modern Ferraris and bespoke McLarens, the event puts automotive history and design on display at IMBA Theatre. Lake Como has the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. California has the…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1297+ words) Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, Devialet, Naim and Sonus Faber take different approaches to the all-in-one speaker – from discreet furniture piece to unapologetic showstopper. There was a time when a decent hi-fi meant a rack of separates, a thicket of cables…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (936+ words) For Singapore medical practitioner Dr Caroline Heah, the process began with a 1957 Christian Dior design and unfolded through fittings in Paris and Singapore over almost a year. Before a single needle pierces fabric, the process begins with an intimate conversation....

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1560+ words) For seasoned collectors, some of the most exciting watches today come from tiny manufactures producing just a handful of pieces each year. If you’re a watch enthusiast, you’ll be familiar with the drill. Try buying one of the most coveted…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (252+ words) Now housed in a heritage shophouse on South Bridge Road, Lulu’s Lounge returns with live entertainment, cocktails and late-night dining in a 1930s Shanghai-inspired setting. A defining fixture of Singapore’s nightlife returns with a new Chinatown address. Occupying a heritage shophouse…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (775+ words) Ohana Ryokan survived post-war upheaval to become a living record of the Tachibana family, complete with historic rooms, a pine garden and canal-side experiences. Spending several nights at Ohana allows visitors to experience the estate after day-trippers have left. Its…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (862+ words) From Onde and Agar to Biskut, the Studio Kallang founder draws on childhood memories and Southeast Asian craft traditions to create furniture rooted in her own cultural experience. “I wanted to use things that are authentic to my experience and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1067+ words) Reuben Oh and Yumika Yamamoto overcame the challenges of brewing sake in Singapore to create distinctly local expressions now served at Michelin-starred restaurants, recognised in international competitions and supported by a growing community. In an industrial estate in Jurong, inside…...