The expectations were high for the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in Southeast Asia, and this stunner in Bangkok lives up to expectations. Although housed in a decidedly modern building, Fu was able to create a timeless, romantic interior inspired by the Art Deco leanings of the original Waldorf Astoria New York. From the decadent brass touches to the dramatic grand staircase, his tasteful approach in reinventing classic design elements works as an ideal blueprint for an impressive family home. 

Design Tip: Up your minimalist game by going for furniture pieces with rounded edges. Sinuous lines both soften a space and add visual interest to an interior, making a sleek room look more welcoming.  

Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, 151 Ratchadamri Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand 

The Upper House is the landmark commission that first put André Fu on the map. Years later, this House Collective hotel looks just as beautiful as when it first launched. An urban oasis above the city, it commands fierce loyalty from guests, with many tastemakers calling this their Hong Kong home. What's their secret? A magical sense of calm permeates all the spaces, which Fu achieved by employing a neutral colour palette and a host of natural materials. That, plus the impeccable service led by gregarious General Manager, Marcel Thoma. 

Design Tip: Splurge on your bathroom and walk-in closet—even entry-level rooms in this property allocate ample space for this sanctuary. 

The Upper House, Pacific Place, 88, Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

It overlooks London's most sought-after neighbourhoods and yet it feels incredibly grounded—that's precisely the charm of the newly-renovated penthouses of The Berkeley, a legendary century-old hotel in between Belgravia and Knightsbridge. Swathed in peaceful pastel tones and clad in luxurious materials, both the Grand Pavilion and Crescent Pavilion penthouses have a welcoming warmth and cosiness that is characteristic of Fu's style. Warning: Check in and you may never want to leave.

Design Tip: Create continuity by dressing your outdoor areas in relation to your interiors. In this case, the wraparound terrace is decorated with plush materials and a soft colour palette instead of going overly tropical. 

The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL, United Kingdom

"My goal was to embrace the Provençal spirit in a contemporary and relevant way—the juxtaposition of textures and the purist quality of various intimate spaces was borne as a result of such exploration," said Fu about the process of designing this special "art farm" in Aix-en-Provence. 

Villa La Coste is one of Europe's most unique hotels—the surrounding estate houses art and architecture projects by Tadao Ando, Louise Bourgeois, Frank Gehry, Damien Hirst and Renzo Piano. Fu, who designed the hotel's public spaces, endeavoured to create a foil that allows nature and art to have equal pride of place. Light-coloured walls, generous ceiling height and streamlined furniture help put the focus on the collection and the stunning setting. 

Design Tip: When creating a country home, don't forget to inject a sense of place. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the beautiful scenery and also allow natural light to come in.

Villa La Coste, 2750 Route de la Cride, 13610 Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, France