Insights

For decades in Southeast Asia, shopping malls stood in for public space — climate-controlled microcosms where families gathered, youths lingered and commerce thrived. Today, many are in decline, but a few are showing a way forward

A spate of adaptive reuse projects in Indonesia show how to revitalise urban spaces with sensitivity to commercial and cultural elements

An increasing number of artists are using their work to tell stories about the environment, with many drawing on their Asian roots

The trend is only growing, particularly on the Chinese mainland. What drives it, and how can planners and designers interpret it?

The 1 Hotel Haitang Bay's design blends sustainability and hospitality for a unique, home-like experience.

These temporary, ephemeral retail spaces are more than just a passing trend – they embody creativity, innovation, and the art of surprise.

A travel phenomenon that goes beyond the conventional touristic experience.

From its awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors to its Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City, Xian offers a captivating journey of cultural tourism and showcases a plethora of exceptional elements that define a sustainable cultural hub.

The new hidden gem in Tokyo, Shimo-kitazawa, is a mixing pot of cultural preservation as well as modern development that bring communities together.

Airbnb's meteoric rise and how hotels are fighting back