Around The World

A unique design language in the Asia Pacific has unfurled. Habitus Living celebrates moments of architectural greatness across the region; be they residential projects, hotels, art galleries and installations, restaurants, retail spaces, bars or cafés.

Co-Living Brand Hmlet Designs For The Digital Nomad

150 Cantonment Road, Singapore, has lived through numerous incarnations. First a school; then a bureaucratic headquarters; now, the largest facility of Singapore-based co-living brand, Hmlet.

First Appearances Are Deceptive In This Japanese Row House

Designed by Arbol, this Japanese row house appears as a closed, flat form. But once inside, the interior is open and layered, filled with sunlight and fresh air.

In Line With The Spirit Of Chinese Traditional Gardens

Blending the traditional Chinese garden with modern working spaces, The Garden Island Courtyard Renewal from epos architecture immerses the user into passive nature.

A House That Opens On Three Sides

Fuseika House, designed by T-Square Design Associate, is closely connected to its environment and enlivened by the sunlight, breeze and rain.

Ministry Of Design Conquers Colonial Revival

Located in Georgetown, Penang, The Prestige Hotel by Ministry of Design is a unique interpretation of Victorian design – visual trickery included.

4 Standout Staircases That Took Us To A Whole New Level

These staircases break notably from their traditional use as a humble transitional vehicle. Their form, material use, colour palette and physical presence, has allowed them to become one of the most prominent design features of the houses within which they reside.

5 Retail Spaces That Reset The Bar For Design

Every year, countless retail spaces open-up shop across the Indo-Pacific region. In 2019, these five in particular caught our eye for their exceptional design.

5 Exceptionally Designed Food & Beverage Venues From 2019

Catering for Design Hunters and foodies in equal measure, these five food and beverage venues entered the Indo Pacific Region’s hospitality scene in 2019 and stole the show thanks to their attention to design.

M Atelier Brings A Taste Of London To Singapore

Inspired by the residents’ love of entertaining and travel, M Atelier has brought this HDB flat in Singapore to life with a unique take on the London Look.

5 Times Bricks Had A Moment In The Residential Space

The following 5 residential projects showcase the outstanding performance of brickwork in a functional and aesthetic manner.

5 Recent Additions To Habitus’ Dream Stays List

The Indo-Pacific region is blessed with endless cultural diversity, scenic beauty, and experiential delights; all one needs to truly enjoy them is an equally exceptional place to stay.

All Or Nothing At The Keraton At The Plaza, Jakarta

Residents of Keraton Apartment in Jakarta bought the residence as a bare bones structure, before engaging Singapore’s Brewin Design Office for a full scope design.