NOT A HOTEL unveils spherical Pokémon retreat in Hokkaido
Japanese hospitality brand NOT A HOTEL, in collaboration with Pokémon Sleep, has launched a human-sized Poké Ball-themed retreat in Hokkaido, featuring a compact interior with a circular bed for two guests.
Japan's Ehime Pavilion: 12x2.3m CLT Panels for School Furniture Reuse
The Onodatesho Pavilion in Ehime, Japan, constructed by Yano Aoyama Architecture Design, features regional cedar, cypress, and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels measuring 12 by 2.3 meters. Designed as a temporary ceremonial structure for the National Tree-Planting Festival, its materials are intended for repurposing as school furniture after dismantling.
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Design VoicesAHEAD Asia 2026 Awards: Shangri-La, Soori HonouredShangri-La Kunming, Soori Penang, and Park Hyatt Tokyo among projects honored for excellence in newbuilds, conversions, and renovations across the region.
Design VoicesLUO Studio Completes 84 m² Timber Florist Pavilion in Beijing's Haidian ParkLUO Studio designed the West Garden Florist, an 84 m² timber pavilion completed in 2025 within Beijing's Haidian Park. The structure integrates a flower shop and refreshment counter, using a slatted timber system adapted for the park environment.
Design VoicesMoon Gang Ubud Hotel by YSG Studio: Adaptive Reuse, Local ArtisansYSG Studio completed the Moon Gang Ubud hotel in Bali in June, converting a 512-square-meter derelict residence. The project focused on adaptive reuse, integrating local Indonesian artisans and materials like recycled earth-based render, tessellated terracotta, and plant-dyed textiles.
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Seven Latin American countries now face severe plastic pollution, driven by increased imports of difficult-to-recycle plastics since China's 2018 ban, straining inadequate waste management infrastructure.
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will now apply from 30 December 2026, a two-year delay from its initial date. The European Commission has simplified compliance rules, removing the requirement for hundreds of thousands of reference numbers in wood and paper products, according to Austria's wood industry body.
A survey reveals 85% of Vietnamese businesses lack readiness for the American market, with market research and sales channels as primary obstacles. This comes as US duties shift Vietnamese wood product exports to other Asian and European destinations.
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