A&D Awards

28/01/2026

Which projects and studios won top honours in the PERSPECTIVE A&D Awards 2025? Today you can find out!

From stunning mountain resorts and iconic office towers to an atmospheric museum and a ground-breaking guide to transforming public housing…. the breadth and quality of work is remarkable.

So too the geographic spread, with winning projects coming from afar afield as Italy, Japan, India, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as our traditional markets of Hong Kong and mainland China.

A big shout out to Aedas, which blitzed the competition with 10 awards, including three Gold Awards, to win the prestigious Practice of the Year! Check out the full story and a special acceptance video from Aedas Global Design Principal Ken Wai.

Go to perspectiveglobal.com now to see the best architecture and design projects of the past 18 months!

20/01/2026

Susanna Minotti, head of Interior Decoration at leading Italian furniture brand Minotti, recently visited Hong Kong to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary in the market through their exclusive relationship with retailer Andante.

PERSPECTIVE caught up with Susanna (photographed below) during her business trip to get a deeper insight into the company’s heritage, presence across Asia and thoughts on the future.

Read more at https://perspectiveglobal.com/news/perspective-interviewtwo-decades-of-italian-design-in-hong-kong/

Susanna Minotti, head of Interior Decoration of the Italian furniture company Minotti, recently visited Hong Kong to celebrate Minotti’s 20th anniversary in the market through their exclusive relationship with retailer Andante. PERSPECTIVE caught up with Susanna (photographed above) during her bus...

15/01/2026

Make sure you visit the PERSPECTIVE website (www.perspectiveglobbal.com) on Wednesday, January 28, to discover all the big winners in the A&D Awards 2025, the leading awards program for the architecture and design community in Asia Pacific and beyond.

08/01/2026

29/10/2025

There's no time to lose.... enter the PERSPECTIVE 40 Under 40 Awards 2025 and give yourself a chance to earn the recognition you deserve! Enter now at https://perspectiveglobal.com/40-under-40/

15/10/2025

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.

Read more: https://perspectiveglobal.com/news/unveiling-mangrove-a-towering-achievement/

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 wo...

15/10/2025

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.

Read more here: https://perspectiveglobal.com/news/a-playful-modern-take-on-a-traditional-japanese-design/

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.

15/10/2025

“Ultimately, it’s on us as designers to lead and demonstrate what’s possible. By combining data, visibility, and tangible examples, we can show that sustainability is not just aspirational, it’s practical, strategic, and transformative for both clients and society.”

So says Singapore-based landscape architect Bernd Michael Schernau in a fascinating interview with PERSPECTIVE which sheds new light on the power of design to transform the quality of life in densely populated Asian cities.

The global leader in Integrated Sustainable Design and Associate Director of Henning Larsen uses evidence-based research to show clients that sustainable design solutions are not only good for the planet and its inhabitants, but also the corporate bottom line.

Read more here: https://perspectiveglobal.com/news/the-perspective-interview-the-compelling-case-for-sustainable-design/

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 s...

01/09/2025

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.

Read more: https://perspectiveglobal.com/news/hong-kongs-unsung-heroes-take-centre-stage-in-venice/

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 ...