Australian architect John Chow is the founder and creative lead of the award-winning Hong Kong-based studio, Metagram. Since the practice’s establishment in 2017, Metagram has built a reputation for delivering a spectrum of unique, concept-centred designs across various sectors, including hospitality, workplace, retail and residential.

With 16 years of industry experience spanning the Asia-Pacific region, John is known for his first-principles design approach and intense attention to detail. He is a Registered Architect in Australia and draws on his diverse background to create architecturally dynamic and often stand-alone spatial experiences.

In 2023, John was the recipient of the Australian Institute of Architects International Chapter Emerging Architect Prize, and in 2022 was a laureate of PERSPECTIVE’s 40 Under 40 Awards. He currently serves as a councillor for the RAIA International Chapter and was Co-Chair of the 2022 RAIA International Chapter Architecture Awards Jury.

Born in Hong Kong, Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui is of half-Chinese and half-Japanese heritage and studied at UCL The Bartlett School of Architecture.

His early career led him to work with award-winning firms such as the Richard Rogers Partnership and Urban Salon Architects. As an educator, he taught at several prestigious institutions, including UCL The Bartlett School of Architecture and The Royal College of Art.

Sine co-founding Bean Buro in Hong Kong in 2013, Kenny has been honoured as a 40 Under 40 laureate by PERSPECTIVE and a finalist for the Prodigy in the INDE.Awards for creative prowess in the Asia-Pacific.

At the studio, Kenny infuses his passion for design research and creative direction, fostering an environment where storytelling and creativity are fundamental elements of project development.

Renowned in his field, Myron Kwan is the founder and creative force behind in-demand Hong Kong interior design firm M.R. Studio. With more than a decade of design experience, Myron has collaborated with influential developers, hospitality groups and hotels, and coordinated various award-winning projects in Asia. He has produced design projects with exceptional detail, with a style that could be described as opulent yet immaculate. As such, he is faithful to the philosophy that creative and original design can make a difference for his clientele.

Richard Wood is the Managing Director for Snøhetta Asia, based in Hong Kong.

He has lived and worked in the Asia region since 2012, designing and coordinating large public and institutional buildings and urban planning projects throughout.

Recently Richard has played a key role on the Tokyo Shibuya Upper West Project amongst others in Japan. He also oversaw the studio’s work as Design Architect on the landmark AIRSIDE mixed-use project at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak redevelopment.

Richard was educated at the Bartlett, University College London, and is a member of the Royal British Institute of Architects.

Sarah is a registered architect, having received her Master of Architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture, London. She is a founder of the multidisciplinary practice SKY YUTAKA with a focus on architecture, landscape and art projects exploring history, culture, materiality and technology, and the potential to develop design through collaboration and community engagement. The practice won an A&D Award for a landscaping project in 2016.

She is an honorary officer of the RIBA Hong Kong Chapter and an advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion. Active in academia, she is Adjunct Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a lecturer at the University of Lincoln in Hong Kong. Her research evolves around the topic of place making and the history of Hong Kong and she has contributed to initiatives to promote emerging local creative talent.

Dr. Sujata Govada is an award-winning urban designer and architect who has pioneered smart city developments in Hong Kong, the US, Philippines, India and beyond. As the CEO of Hong Kong-based UDP International, she has built a reputation for taking a collaborative, smart and sustainable approach to planning and design, with a focus on people, place and planet. Dr. Govada is also an Adjunct Associate Professor for the School of Architecture at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, teaching at the master’s program in Urban Design that she helped to start.

With over 20 years of industry experience and an extensive global portfolio in hospitality, mixed-use, and high-end residential projects, Vicky has developed a deep understanding and passion for China and Asia Pacific over her 10-year career at WATG. In 2022, Vicky became Managing Director for China, strengthening the firm’s presence in the region and rising to become Managing Director for Asia Pacific.

Vicky’s unique perspective comes from her education and work experience in both the Western and Eastern hemispheres. She is recognized for her holistic design approach that respects both context and culture, attention to detail and collaborative spirit to bring clients’ visions to life. Vicky has delivered many award-winning projects, including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and shopping mall in Xi’an, Hard Rock Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Disney hotel in Orlando and The Nexus Mixed-use project in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vicky is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and holder of LEED AP certification.

Wesley is a renowned interior designer acclaimed for creating harmonious and warm interiors on any scale. His exceptional work has been recognized with numerous awards, including two Gold Awards in A&D Awards 2022, the Best of Year Award (US), Architecture MasterPrize (US), and Design for Asia Award (HK). In 2016, he was honoured as one of the “10 Most Outstanding Young Persons” in China, and in 2022 was recognised as a 40 Under 40 Award winner by PERSPECTIVE.

In 2009, Wesley founded his own studio, PplusP Creations, and has since been actively involved in the design community. He currently holds positions as Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA), a Board Member of the Asia Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA), and an associate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Wesley’s commitment to innovation and design excellence is unwavering, and he is currently pursuing a PhD at the School of Architecture & Urban Design at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia.

Yimei Chan is the co-founder, partner and design director of LOD architecture studio, which embraces a philosophy of designing “far beyond known limits” to help create a more natural, reasonable and beautiful world. The firm serves as an experimental laboratory and open platform for developing new ideas and designs through innovation and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Now alternating between the studio’s Shenzhen and Hong Kong offices, Yimei has over twenty years of professional experience including the US, Canada, Europe and China. Her works include masterplan projects in Hong Kong and China, office headquarters, hospitality, co-living and brand experience design.

Yimei is the founder and Vice Chair of Small World Foundation and current President of AIA Hong Kong. Previously she worked with Steven Holl Architects, Revery Architecture (formerly Bing Thom Architects), Aedas and SOM.

Half Japanese and half Chinese, Yuki Yasukagawa has often found inspiration from merging cultures together, whilst creating a sense of authenticity, timeless comfort and beauty. As creative director at Design East, she has built a reputation for her meticulous restaurant designs, most notably the flagship of 3 Michelin starred chef, Araki San from Tokyo. The intimate omakase restaurant is booked months in advance.

Yuki began her journey at The University of Arts London, before joining Design East, founded by her father Yasuhiro Yasukagawa in Hong Kong in 1988 and now with branches in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. She is proud to be part of a family business that passes company values and design knowledge through the generations.