“This project is probably one of the most unstructured from a creative process that we have ever worked on in Asia,” begins Alan Barr, founder of greymatters, referring to his studio’s stunning new project for the JW Marriott Hanoi: Akira Back restaurant and Smack-Dab bar. Click here to read online: https://www.indesignlive.sg/projects/greymatters-hospitality-jw-marriott #indesignlivesg #vietnam #hanoi #jwmarriotthanoi #Akiraback #Alanbarr #greymatters

bAAn, the new project from Bangkok-based design firm Anonym, is a home first and foremost. In Thai, that’s what the word baan literally means, though the stylised version has a particular meaning here. “bAAn actually references the name of the owners, so it’s ‘Baan Andy and Note’,” explains Phongphat Ueasangkhomset, who co-founded Anonym with Parnduangjai Roojnawate in 2016. Click here to read the story online: https://www.indesignlive.sg/projects/anonym-simplicity-bangkok-ho

As a holistic healer, life coach and bodyworker, Steve Harvey, resident wellness practitioner at Asaya, has worked with Hollywood stars, top athletes, and business CEOs. With his broad experience, he has been described as, “Having a gift for identifying blocks and patterns that keep people ‘stuck’ and has developed a fresh approach for transforming fear, doubt and uncertainty into fuel for brilliance, confidence and creativity.” Click here to read the PDF. #bikinismartinis #m

“Amayen is many things to many people,” says Miguel Kirjon, founder of the new Amayen Sanctuary in remote northern Thailand. “It’s a place where people can go for stillness, listen to their inner voice, seek answers, and find a new perspective on their life’s goals.” Click here to read the PDF. #bikinismartinis #amayen #Chiangmai #miguelkirjon

I'm pleased to contribute again to DestinAsian's famous 'Luxe List' for Asia's best new hotel openings of the last year - check out pages 150 and 156 for my write-ups on Rosewoods Luang Prabang and Phnom Penh! Click here to read the PDF. #destinasian #luxelist #rosewoodphuket #rosewoodphnompenh #phuket #luangprabang #thailand #laos