Daven Wu
Daven Wu is the Singapore Editor at Wallpaper*. A former corporate lawyer, he has been covering Singapore and the neighbouring South-East Asian region since 1999, writing extensively about architecture, design, and travel for both the magazine and website. He is also the City Editor for the Phaidon Wallpaper* City Guide to Singapore.
Latest articles by Daven Wu
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The Henderson by ZHA in Hong Kong makes everyone sit up and pay attention
The Henderson, ZHA's new high-rise in Hong Kong, stands out in its coveted address through its unusual, fluted façade of glass columns
By Daven Wu Published
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Brazilian island hotel Auka Boipeba offers a unique approach to the alfresco experience
Designed by architecture studio FGMF, Auka Boipeba describes itself as an inn, though it’s certainly unlike any inn we’ve ever been to
By Daven Wu Published
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Singapore Design Week 2024: what to see at one of Asia’s premier design festivals
Singapore Design Week 2024 (26 September to 6 October) brings a vibrant roster of artists and galleries ‘who shape our society through design… and enhance how we experience life’
By Daven Wu Published
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At Arken, Eriksberg Hotel & Nature Reserve’s latest addition, wildlife is part of every guest experience
Eriksberg Hotel & Nature Reserve in Sweden introduces Arken, featuring close-to-nature suites and outstanding savannah views
By Daven Wu Published
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Step inside Cowley Manor, a refreshed 300-plus-year-old spa hotel in the Cotswolds
Experience bucolic bliss at Cowley Manor, recently renovated by architects De Matos Ryan and interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon
By Daven Wu Published
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Step inside Le Harlequin, an imaginative redesign of a Mumbai apartment
Le Harlequin by Design Hex is an imaginative redesign of a Mumbai apartment in the bustling Indian city's Lower Parel neighbourhood
By Daven Wu Published
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Find stillness at the new Dior Spa on board Belmond’s Eastern & Oriental Express
The Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, welcomes a Dior Spa, combining the brand’s Prestige skincare line with traditional Asian techniques
By Daven Wu Published
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Inside Na Oh, Hyundai and Corey Lee’s experimental Korean restaurant in Singapore
Acclaimed San Franciscan chef Corey Lee is the driving force behind Na Oh, a new Korean restaurant at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore
By Daven Wu Published
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Design, culture and jewellery: Cartier in Singapore
Cartier is celebrating 100 years of Trinity with a series of pop-ups around the world
By Daven Wu Published
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Cabaret, martinis and Yorkshire puddings: The Cockatoo by Bistrotheque has it all
The Cockatoo, a bar, restaurant and performance space designed by Nice Projects, adds spice and rhythm to storied east London venue Bistrotheque
By Daven Wu Published
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Navigator: the Wallpaper* guide to Bangkok
What to see and do in Bangkok, from sprawling retail stores and dazzling restaurants to awe-inspiring contemporary galleries and impressive new hotels
By Daven Wu Last updated
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A Hyderabad apartment blends soft minimalism and ‘tangible luxury’
A Hyderabad apartment by Studio Design Inc wows with its balanced design that brings together soft minimalism and tangible luxury
By Daven Wu Published
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Tour the newly opened Jeddah Edition hotel
The Jeddah Edition ushers in a new era of hospitality for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
By Daven Wu Published
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The 12 design-worthy New York hotels we’re checking into this year
Explore the best of New York hotels, from a hip bolthole in Downtown Brooklyn to the new Kit Kemp-designed Warren Street Hotel in Tribeca
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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Henry Wood House’s postmodernist bones are refreshed by Nice Projects in London
Nice Projects breathes new life into the Henry Wood House in London, offering ample flexible office spaces for modern workers
By Daven Wu Published
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The 12 design-worthy Milan hotels we are checking into now
Explore the best of Milan hotels, from the neo-classical Palazzo Cordusio to Armani and Bulgari’s high-bar luxury retreats
By Sofia de la Cruz Last updated
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AIR is a new OMA-designed Singapore restaurant and cooking club
AIR is a Singapore restaurant, circular campus, and cooking club, designed by OMA and inspired by a ferverous approach to innovation, sustainability and food
By Daven Wu Published
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Eastern and Western flavours meet at Jiak Kim House in Singapore
Jiak Kim House, led by Chef Seow Tzi Qin, pays a heartfelt tribute to Singapore's vibrant history through traditional and contemporary dishes
By Daven Wu Published
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The inaugural Design Doha offers a global view on Arab design
Design Doha 2024 marks the event's debut, with a curated programme (until 5 August 2024) under the artistic direction of Glenn Adamson
By Daven Wu Published
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The Place Firenze is the place to be in Florence
The Place Firenze is a sophisticated hotel offering a front-row seat to Florence’s attractions
By Daven Wu Published
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Ya-man’s Tokyo store is ‘an immersive, almost psychedelic experience’
Ya-man, the Japanese beauty brand known for its tech-focused devices and gadgets, opens an otherworldly HQ in Ginza, Tokyo
By Daven Wu Published
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Ena de Silva House by Geoffrey Bawa is a remarkable preservation story
How Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa’s landmark Ena de Silva House was transported brick by brick to a new location, in a remarkable preservation effort
By Daven Wu Published
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AB Concept book explores timeless spaces, from Hong Kong malls to Algarve hotels
AB Concept book by designers Ed Ng and Terence Ngan unveils the art of timeless spaces, from carefully crafter chairs to decadent interior curation
By Daven Wu Published
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The Singapore Edition makes the case for opulence
The new Singapore Edition, the work of Moshe Safdie and local studio DP Architects, with interiors by Cap Atelier, embraces leafy luxury
By Daven Wu Published