Interior designer and architect Gary Chang Chee-keung, founder of the Edge Design Institute, is known for his simple designs and clean lines. Such qualities have made him a regular winner of the Asia-Pacific Interior Design Award. One of the few Asian architects included in the Taschen book 40 Architects Under 40, published in 2000, the 43-year- old also teaches, including at the University of Hong Kong.
Favourite furniture shop
LeCadre (G/F Ruttonjee House,
11 Duddell St, Central, tel: 2526 1068). 'I've been visiting this place since my student years. It's one of the few furniture shops in Hong Kong where the staff have a good knowledge of what they're selling.'
Favourite homeware shop
G.O.D. (Leighton Centre, Sharp St East entrance, Causeway Bay, tel: 2890 5555). 'I love their dedication to research into local culture. Their productions often come with a splash of humour.'
Places to go for inspiration 'Somewhere without too many must-do attractions, but with a heavy dose of chillingly fresh air where one can enjoy some peace of mind - like Reykjavik in Iceland.'