KUALA LUMPUR / A 40-year-old townhouse in Kuala Lumpur is reimagined by OTCQ Architects as a tropical home with open-plan living, passive cooling, natural light, lush greenery, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces for healthier, more comfortable living.
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A Townhouse with a Stand-Alone Appearance That Blurs the Lines between Indoors and Outdoors
May 5, 2026
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A Cube-Shaped Glass Block House Brings Joy to Aging Loved Ones
PRACHINBURI / A compact cube house with a wide façade, open plan, and natural light maximizes space on a limited plot. Designed for aging in place, it features flexible rooms, wheelchair access, and greenery to support comfort, safety, and well-being.
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Patchworks: A Dessert Café Looks Simple, Yet Stunning in Brutalist Architectural Style
BANGKOK / Patchworks café in Bangkok blends brutalist architecture with nature, serving delicious pastries and desserts near MRT Bang-O. Owned by four siblings, it beautifully combines modernism with functionality, featuring unique design elements inspired by whisks. Its strategic location and creative ambiance make it a must-visit dessert spot.
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Another Smith: Preserving Family Traditions through Contemporary Bamboo Architecture
TAK / Another Smith, a vibrant riverside restaurant in Mae Sot, expands a 62-year-old family eatery known for its Thai-Chinese cuisine. Featuring modern Chinese architecture, it preserves heritage while supporting the local community and tourism, offering signature dishes like expertly cooked fish maw soup.
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Lepak Downstairs: Outdoor Marble Furniture Designs Viewed from the Top
SINGAPORE / If looking at life from a different perspective excites your imagination, here’s a collection of marble furniture photographs taken from the top. Welcome aboard as we embark on a virtual journey through a Singapore residential neighborhood.
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Catching a Glimpse of War Memorials Across Southeast Asia
SEA / Wars have the potential to bring destruction, death and losses, not to mention physical and mental injuries. In this presentation, we take a look at war memorials across Southeast Asia, ones that inspire people to be cognizant of the turbulent past, live in the present and look to the future.