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.

While Hong Kong is globally renowned for its spectacular skyscrapers and modern design, it’s lesser-known architectural achievements – including innovative public infrastructure such as the multi-purpose municipal services building – are the focus of the city’s contribution to this year’s Venice Biennale design show.

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.

GO PARK Sai Sha is a remarkable sports and entertainment precinct in Ma On Shan, delivering world-class leisure facilities for the surrounding community, thanks in large part to the foresight and resolve of its developer, Sun Hung Kai Properties, and the creative genius of its designer Zaha Hadid Architects. It has already attracted an incredible 2 million visits since opening in January this year.

How can architecture and design make a meaningful contribution to climate change, intergenerational housing challenges, cultural preservation, new office models, and other big social issues? We asked four leading practitioners, all honourees of the AIA Hong Kong Honors & Awards…. and here are their frank and insightful answers.

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.

Acclaimed Hong Kong architect and urban designer Dennis Ho is passionate about embracing technology to create more sustainable and people-centric cities, exemplified by his award-winning concept for an ultra-low energy and zero carbon commercial tower in Hong Kong. Read more about his ideas and insights in this thought-provoking interview.

A nature focused design concept has scooped the top prize in a pioneering design competition aimed at reshaping the living environment of a public housing complex in Sham Shui Po. Kudos to young designers Ho Sun Chau and Cherry Lau who collected the HK$30,000 prize.

NIWA, an elegant new omakase restaurant on Caine Road, is a tranquil oasis which magically transports diners away from the bustle of Hong Kong’s Soho district. Step past the handcrafted timber door and feel the calming essence of a Japanese garden, thanks to the creative imagination of Yuki Yasukagawa and her team at Design East.