https://www.scmp.com/rss/313629/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The designer and architect duo of Ed Ng and Terence Ngan has just moved into a new office in Victoria Dockside, a waterfront development in Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong. It’s markedly different from the company’s previous space in Lai Chi Kok, and the change could not have come at a more fitting time. This year, the luxury design firm AB Concept, which was co-founded by the duo, celebrates its 20th anniversary: two decades of designing homes, hotels such as Rosewood Sanya and W Xi’an in mainland... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/premier-living/article/3019606/why-evolutionary-change-became-constant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/premier-living/article/3019606/why-evolutionary-change-became-constant?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:33:16 +0000 Hong Kong designer Tommy Wong likens himself to a mixologist. “It’s about mixing and combining different elements to create something with its own unique trademark and characteristics,” he says. “It’s similar to a good cocktail.” Wong, managing director of the Hong Kong and Taipei offices of LI&Co., works in tandem with Johnny Li, managing director of the New York head office, to deliver high-end projects across residential, commercial, retail and hotels, as well as its own furniture... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/3018670/why-hong-kong-designer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/3018670/why-hong-kong-designer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:28:24 +0000 For architect, interior and product designer Steve Leung, design is far from formulaic. “Every project is tailor-made to meet the client’s needs,” says Leung, who is the founder of Steve Leung Designers. He founded the company in 1997; since then, it has grown into a 500-person design firm, with offices across Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Even if you do not know the name of the practice, you have probably visited one of its spaces. As the world advances and with... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/3017659/why-designer-steve-leung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/3017659/why-designer-steve-leung?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:45:05 +0000 For Frank Leung, 2019 is a significant year. It marks the 10th anniversary of via architecture, the Hong Kong multidisciplinary design studio that the University of Texas graduate founded with his wife, Irene Lai, in 2009. “It’s come full circle,” says Leung, who is also principal of the design studio, while Lai is director of development. [Working at Sun Hung Kai] it boiled down to how I could satisfy my customers better than the competition. My time there gave me an insight into what the... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/3014775/how-2001-space-odyssey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/3014775/how-2001-space-odyssey?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jun 2019 03:54:23 +0000 Even before starting her design studio in Hong Kong in 2011, interior designer Joyce Wang was already a global citizen. Born in Hawaii, she went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, the Royal College of Art in London and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, and has worked for Foster + Partners. A mother of three, she has gained a reputation for beautifully thought-out design and layered narratives over the years and won international hotel, wellness, restaurant... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/premier-living/article/3013977/why-interior-designer-joyce-wangs-flair?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/premier-living/article/3013977/why-interior-designer-joyce-wangs-flair?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:26:00 +0000 Renovating or redecorating an apartment is a process, and it begins with planning your space properly. If you zone your spaces cleverly, your home will feel balanced, it will function well, and it will flow beautifully. Planning space can be daunting, though – which is why we have compiled the advice of various interiors experts into nine handy tips and tricks. 1. Getting started For Jason Caroline Design, each project begins with a brief. “I’ll start by finding out about a client’s lifestyle,”... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/2187580/designers-share-tips?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/2187580/designers-share-tips?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:36:10 +0000 If you have seen the Hong-Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) from a distance, or if you have travelled across it by car, you probably have an understanding of just how technically complex it is, and what an impressive feat of engineering it is. Everything you need to know about the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge You may have passed through the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities (HKBCF), the station that sits to the northeast of Hong Kong Airport, acting as a transport hub for buses, trucks, cars... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/building-connections/article/2183415/bridge-size-4?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/building-connections/article/2183415/bridge-size-4?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jan 2019 06:15:15 +0000 Christmas Day is over and you’ve feasted until you cannot eat another thing. However, you still have leftovers – and you don’t want to waste them. It’s a conundrum that we have all found ourselves in, but, according to three Hong Kong chefs, these leftovers can be a blessing. All that is needed is a little creativity. Hi-tech Christmas party tricks: karaoke that keeps ‘tone-deaf’ singers in tune and holographic games are shape of things to come “It’s always possible to label and freeze fresh... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/premier-living/article/2179325/what-do-christmas-leftovers-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/premier-living/article/2179325/what-do-christmas-leftovers-3?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:14:50 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/bangkok-creators/article/2177924/bangkok-through-eyes-citys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/bangkok-creators/article/2177924/bangkok-through-eyes-citys?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:15:00 +0000 The “boutique hotel” came to life in a New York nightclub, Studio 54. Watching and mingling with the crowd that frequented the famed establishment in the 1970s, co-founders Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager realised their clientele wanted hospitality with personality – something different from the offerings of the homogenous, mass-market hotels of the time. Let it go! Time to de-clutter your life and ‘delete’ old technology So, in 1984 the duo launched the first Morgans Hotel in the city. With just... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/2173859/how-create-boutique-hotel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/interiors-living/topics/premier-living/article/2173859/how-create-boutique-hotel?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:20:09 +0000 In a world where everyone and everything seems to be permanently connected, it is increasingly difficult to completely “switch off”. Smart technology means we can be contacted anywhere at any time, but it is seen by many people as being at the root of the problem. However, it might also provide a solution. 3D printers can create human tissue, a house and smart ‘skin devices’, so what will future bring? The use of hi-tech relaxation pods, originally called isolation or sensory deprivation tanks –... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/premier-living/article/2167529/ultimate-relaxation-how-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/premier-living/article/2167529/ultimate-relaxation-how-you?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:59:19 +0000 Kirk Lazarus wears many different hats. These days, he readily swaps between his interior designer hat, hotelier hat and retail magnate hat - all in one day sometimes - while somehow finding time to indulge in the many sports he loves.  The South African-born, Sydney-raised entrepreneur is perhaps best known as the founder and owner of Molori Private Retreats. Consisting of a series of exclusive escapes with around-the-clock, bespoke VVIP services, the Molori portfolio includes a safari lodge on... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1880511/man-many-talents-kirk-lazarus-seamlessly-changes-between-his-many?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1880511/man-many-talents-kirk-lazarus-seamlessly-changes-between-his-many?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Nov 2015 03:15:00 +0000 Text Tamsin Bradshaw / Styling David Roden / Photography Nora Tam   The enlargement of an already sizeable apartment might not be the most obvious design objective. But when it came to renovating a 3,000 sq ft flat on Peak Road for a family of four, that was the primary task of Joseph Chang, creative director of design firm JC Vision. The layout comprised lots of small, claustrophobic rooms, which didn't make sense, says Chang. So, he got rid of all the non-structural walls, including one that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1663561/let-there-be-light-3000-sq-ft-flat-peak-gets-modern-makeover?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1663561/let-there-be-light-3000-sq-ft-flat-peak-gets-modern-makeover?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2014 15:45:00 +0000 Putting together a comfortable, liveable and beautiful home is much like co-ordinating a stylish outfit. This similarity is something that Wendy Siu, president and founder of lifestyle retailer Heather & March, is keenly aware of. “Interior decoration is like fashion: there’s the sensitivity of balancing,” says Siu, whose business specialises in French and European homewares and furniture. “If you overdo it, then you’re losing it.” When it comes to creating an ideal living space, balance is the... https://www.scmp.com/article/1622052/home-decor-balancing-act-styles-and-eras?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1622052/home-decor-balancing-act-styles-and-eras?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Oct 2014 01:30:30 +0000 As we head towards autumn and winter, furniture brands, paint suppliers and trend forecasters are predicting the looks and palettes that will be adorning our homes in winter and next year. The interiors world moves in a different way to that of fashion – our furniture and our spaces are designed to last years rather than months, so they need to be more timeless than clothing. Having said that, fashion does have an influence on the design industry, and this clearly comes through in colour and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1611386/interior-products-make-our-lives-easier-while-looking-good?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1611386/interior-products-make-our-lives-easier-while-looking-good?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2014 03:30:48 +0000 There is no pigeonholing Asif Khan. The London-born architect and designer is only 35 years old, yet his eponymous studio has compiled an incredibly varied body of work that has seen him work with sound, digital technologies and - most recently - light, as seen in Radiant Lines, an installation that was part of Melbourne's The Light in Winter festival held in June. It was Khan's first Australian project, which resulted in him creating a series of concentric rings in raw aluminium that were... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1600258/asif-khan-gaining-recognition-originality-his-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1600258/asif-khan-gaining-recognition-originality-his-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:45:00 +0000 There are several reasons for going to a spa, such as to de-stress, to relax, to beautify, to fight the ageing process, and to forget life’s problems for an hour or two. Whatever the reason for indulging in a massage, facial or body wrap, it ultimately comes down to feeling good and improving overall health – something you can do in the comfort of your home. Key to the feel-good factor is to create a space that feels calm. Draw inspiration from the onsen of Japan to give your bathroom that Zen... https://www.scmp.com/article/1584303/going-flow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1584303/going-flow?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Sep 2014 08:41:31 +0000 When PMQ had its soft opening in May, it offered opportunities to established designers keen to embark on a new path as well as young, emerging creators. Johnny Li was one of the former. Since 1998, the architect had been working on hotel design and branding with his business partner, David Gibb. With the venue, the pair saw a chance to introduce something new to Hong Kong's retail market: high-quality, craft-driven furniture that filled the gap between the city's low- and top-end furniture... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/interiors-living/article/1568391/designers-creating-craft-driven-furniture-gain-foothold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/interiors-living/article/1568391/designers-creating-craft-driven-furniture-gain-foothold?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Aug 2014 21:00:30 +0000 Brands are responding with stylish, practical and individual designs.  For the style-savvy, the look, feel and functionality of the kitchen is becoming increasingly important. No longer is the kitchen a space to be tucked out of sight; instead, this space is frequently being integrated into the rest of the home. There is a movement towards open-plan, interconnected living, dining and kitchen areas. Not everyone likes or can have an open kitchen – but that doesn’t mean design is any less... https://www.scmp.com/article/1564218/kitchens-are-now-worth-showing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1564218/kitchens-are-now-worth-showing?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Aug 2014 01:45:00 +0000 How did The World Beyond get started? "For a long time I had this idea that Darrel [Best, Urwin's partner in business and life] and I would set up this creative agency, Infrastructure, and offer our services, and as a sidetrack I would continue my passion of going to the markets with my torch in the snow and finding these pieces that you just can't find anymore. Products were made differently 50 years ago … the Eameses took 2½ years to make one chair, whereas now people make 10 chairs a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1554619/store-de-force-world-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/1554619/store-de-force-world-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Jul 2014 14:53:04 +0000 It is a sunny Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, and Kirk Lazarus has just rounded out a beach volleyball session with a bowl of spaghetti vongole cooked by his personal chef. This exemplifies the laid-back lifestyle the South African-born, Sydney-raised entrepreneur espouses, and the open-minded approach he takes to everything he creates - no matter if it is a resort retreat or organic ice cream. After all, this is a man who "likes to walk barefoot a lot" and who cycles to work in Venice Beach at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1520472/entrepreneur-kirk-lazarus-brings-his-eclectic-ideas-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/1520472/entrepreneur-kirk-lazarus-brings-his-eclectic-ideas-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:15:15 +0000 Scenes flash by in seconds: one moment the Star Ferry speeds across a sunlit Victoria Harbour; the next, baristas at a Sheung Wan coffee shop are seen busily making brews, and then images of street vendors flash past. This series of fleeting, ever-changing impressions was part of an exhibition, appropriately named Hong Kong: Constant Change, at this year's Milan Design Week. The multimedia showcase featured film and music by Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi, products, live creation by some of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/technology/article/1495957/exhibition-gives-visitors-taste-hong-kong-through-dynamic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/technology/article/1495957/exhibition-gives-visitors-taste-hong-kong-through-dynamic?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:51:17 +0000