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    The fascinating journey of John Chow

    Accomplished Malaysian-born Australian architect John Chow has built an enviable reputation for concept-centred designs in the hospitality space since setting up Metagram in Hong Kong in 2017. Learn more about his journey so far.

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    A humble but worthy champion of Hong Kong architecture

    Rocco Yim’s twin passions for his craft and home city shone through again last night as he humbly accepted the HKIA Gold Medal for 2024, among the highest accolades within Hong Kong’s architecture community. Pictured above (centre) with Housing Secretary Winnie Ho and HKIA President Benny Chan, he urged his peers to channel their creativity towards the well-being of society.

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    Resort-style living in a tropical paradise

    Sudara, a luxurious resort-style condominium at Phuket’s Bang Tao beach, is the latest addition to a growing portfolio of prestigious residential projects by the Lan Kwai Fong Group, the creative force behind the legendary Hong Kong entertainment district, and its partners.

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    Reimagining the future of public housing design

    Public housing estates are not typically places you’d expect to find breakthrough ideas in architectural design. But an innovative new design guide seeks to shatter that stereotype by encouraging the adoption of a range of wellness design concepts in both existing and new estates in Hong Kong, The guide was discussed at a recent symposium, moderated by Architecture Commons co-founder Eric So (above right).

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    Tapping young minds to confront global issues

    An inspiring movement to focus the minds of young architects and designers on confronting global issues, such as climate change, regional conflicts, forced displacement, big data and technology is gaining momentum, with the help of leading Hong Kong-based urban designer and academic, Dr. Sujata Govada.

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    From apartments to superyachts, Emma’s ready to take the helm

    Since launching her own studio in 2018, Emma Maclean has created stunning interiors for apartments, hotels, clubs and boutique retail stores from Hong Kong to Paris. Now the talented designer and A&D Awards judge can add superyacht to her portfolio, after refreshing the interior of Silentworld, an elegant 39.6-metre motor yacht bought by a local family in 2021.

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    A green sanctuary in the urban jungle

    Taikoo Place is one of Hong Kong’s best known business hubs, home to over 300 multi-national corporations. Now it is home to almost as many native plant species thanks to some thoughtful landscaping by its developer, Swire Properties.

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    Creating spaces that instil pride

    Forhad Ullah passionately believes in the power of design to create unique spaces that people feel proud to live and work in, as opposed to the repetitive ‘cookie-cutter’ template adopted in many of Hong Kong’s residential and hospitality developments. “As a resident or tenant, you should be able to say ‘I feel proud to live in this building’,” he says.

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    The beauty is in the detail

    “The details are not just the details,” said the late American architect and filmmaker Charles Eames, “they make the design”. And it’s the small details that make all the difference in Bean Buro’s latest project, a stylish and sophisticated workplace for its skincare specialist client.

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    An airport lounge like no other

    Mainland electric vehicle manufacturer NIO has always pushed the boundaries of auto-retailing with its high-tech concept stores known as NIO House. But it’s latest shop at Shanghai’s Hongqiao Airport – a mix of airport lounge, fashion store and EV display area – takes the model to new heights.

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