Blog Category: Architecture

The Ultimate in Green Design — Bali’s Green Village
We are huge fans of sustainable, green design within the industry, so it is no surprise that the Green Village in Bali caught our eye. The masterplanned community of unique, custom-designed bamboo homes sit along terraced slopes on the Ayung River in Sibang, Bali. Elora Hardy, creative director of the Ibuku design team, describes the…

Shinta Mani: Open Doors, Open Hearts
We’ve described the variety of social responsibility initiatives taken by hospitality brand Shinta Mani; now, take a minute to immerse yourself in the serene beauty and design of acclaimed architect Bill Bensley, featuring its 39 contemporary designed rooms and public areas in a Khmer-inspired design. Transport yourself to this tranquil corner of Cambodia.

Interpreting Interior & Exterior Architecture: Jason Michael Lang
365Playground partner Jason Michael Lang has been working from Bangkok, Thailand since 1998, shooting for countless clients, brands, and media groups. His work with architecture, both interiors and exterior design, manages to perfectly capture the essence of countless buildings. As architect Julia Morgan once said, “My buildings will be my legacy… they will speak for…

Culture, Design and Coffee
Tour this Starbucks Caffee by Kengo Kuma and associates in Omotesando – Tokyo. The worldwide brand stands on the main approach to the Dazaifu Tenmangu, one of the most major shrines in Japan. The building is made of 2,000 stick-like parts in the sizes of 1.3m – 4m length and 6cm section, and the total length…