In recent years Asian design -- in architecture, interiors and product design -- has catapulted on to the global stage. Gone are the thatched villas and vernacular furniture of yesteryear. Replacing them are sleek, modern spaces, decked out with high quality furnishings and furniture, beautiful artworks and state-of-the-art technology. This book showcases a number of brand new properties -- be they shops, homes, holiday houses, restaurants, bars or offices -- that represent this new wave of Asian talent. Each space has been chosen and styled carefully, often with furniture and products from some of the region's hot manu facturers and suppliers.