Designer Samantha Drummond hoped her installation at the luxurious Solaire Resort in the Philippines – a remarkable glass sculpture called Mangrove – would inspire people. Today the towering monument is not only a breathtakingly beautiful artwork, it has also been officially recognised as the world’s largest glass tube installation.

Highly regarded landscape architect Bernd Michael Schernau uses evidence-based research to show clients that sustainable design solutions are not only good for the planet and its inhabitants, but also for the corporate bottom line. The Singapore-based global leader in Integrated Sustainable Design spoke to PERSPECTIVE about the critical relationship between the natural and built environments, especially in densely populated Asian cities.

A reimagined Japanese izakaya restaurant that cleverly blends elements of Tokyo’s traditional street stalls with sophisticated modern design is one of the latest new eateries springing up in Hong Kong’s Kai Tak district, thanks to the creative smarts of 4N Design.

From boundary-pushing global showcases to rising local talent, Design Mumbai 2025 is set to be a landmark celebration of contemporary design on the world stage.