Architecture
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Distinguished Practices
Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors recognises industry’s best.
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July - August 2017
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Cross-Strait Exchange
HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium and Awards 2017 gathers design professionals from across the region.
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July - August 2017
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Driven By Heritage
In 1914, the Maserati brothers opened the Officine Alfieri Maserati in Bologna, Italy. A little over a century on, it has introduced the Ghibli and Ghibli S to Hong Kong.
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July - August 2017
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Vintage Italy, Courtesy Of Bali
Bali’s Da Maria Italian restaurant is bringing a little piece of the Amalfi Coast to the other side of the world.
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July - August 2017
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Set In Stone
Phuket’s Indigo Pearl is now The Slate. Hotelier Prakaikaew Na-Ranong, heir to Thailand’s tin-mining pioneers, reveals her vision for its design.
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July - August 2017
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Altered Egos
Angela Su's exhibition in Hong Kong places the artist squarely in the frame.
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July - August 2017
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Smart And The City
The Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Hong Kong) returns with multiple exhibitions across the territory showcasing the smartness of the city
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December 2017
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Green Is The New Black
Tony Ip, Green Building Faculty member of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, suggests ways to create a healthy, happy and productive work environment
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December 2017
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Bentayga: A Lavishly Stylish Spin
British automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors has yet again redefined luxury and style with its foray into the SUV market, bringing a modern touch of class to the all-new, ultra-luxury Bentayga
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December 2017
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The House Of Hoppen
After 40 years of designing singular interiors for the world’s most remarkable homes, interior designer Kelly Hoppen is bringing her considerable talents to a new furniture line, a chain of stores – and a cruise liner
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December 2017
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A Time To Re-Joyce
Hong Kong’s sought-after interior designer Joyce Wang unveils the hidden delights of the luxurious Entertainment Suite at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hong Kong, and talks about the design process that guides her journey
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December 2017
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Attention To Detail
Director of architecture and interiors practice Conran + Partners, Tina Norden discusses bringing a little passion and joy to her work in Hong Kong and Europe
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December 2017
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Nurturing Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs
Designed by C.DD, 6th Floor Rear Flat is an innovative approach to shared workspaces which sees a seasoned business owner lending his support and accumulated knowledge to the startups which are also his tenants.
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May 2017
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Increasingly International
With its theme of ‘Water. Energy. Life’, the 2017 edition of ISH, the world’s leading trade fair for the bathroom experience, building, energy, air-conditioning technology and renewable energies, recorded an increase in the number of visitors and exhibitors.
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May 2017
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Water Intelligence Enjoyment
At ISH 2017, Grohe introduced a number of new concepts and products to improve the well-being of homeowners, as well as a revolutionary innovation — a unique system that protects homes from water damage.
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May 2017
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A New City-centre Typology
Believing in “architecture is for the masses”, People’s Architecture Office (PAO) has reinvented an old courtyard house to create a modern home in historic Beijing — at a price 30 times less than a regular apartment in the Chinese capital.
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May 2017
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The Delicate Balance Of Old & New
Increasingly high-tech methods are being designed to help clients and buyers ‘experience’ new architectural buildings and interiors, from VR headsets to 360Ëš visual tours — but there is still a lot of love for the fluidity and flair of hand-sketching.
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May 2017
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Curves & Corners For The Ultimate Clubhouse
Located in Homantin on the Kowloon peninsular, Ultima — a new residential project from Sun Hung Kai Properties — saw luxury hospitality design firm Hirsh Bedner & Associates draw inspiration from sweeping Victoria Harbour views to dream up a clubhouse fit for the crème de la crème.
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May 2017
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A Touch Of Class
Designer André Fu’s eclectic portfolio has won him recognition far beyond the borders of his native Hong Kong. In this exclusive interview for Perspective, CATHERINE SHAW talks to him about the way he views the spaces in which he works, and his penchant for collaborating with innovators
6 min |
September 2017
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Building An Art Collection
The multi-billion dollar West Kowloon Cultural District is taking shape on 40 hectares of reclaimed harbour-front land. Often controversial and plagued by budget cuts, the project represents a government commitment to the city’s cultural development
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September 2017
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Dramatic Art
Via architects has transformed Hong Kong art space ArtisTree into a dynamic venue that resourcefully marries creative architecture and support for the arts with business realities and technological necessity
5 min |
September 2017
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Double Take
Husband-and-wife design duo Elaine Lu and Vincent Lim, Perspective 40 Under 40 winners, are making a name for themselves as Lim + Lu. We talk to them about their creative processes and what it’s like to work as a couple
3 min |
September 2017
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Flower Trip
Tokujin Yoshioka for Louis Vuitton
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September 2017
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Old-School Dinners
Timothy Oulton’s new Hong Kong dining outpost Gough’s on Gough pays homage to art deco and vintage charm
1 min |
October2017
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Crossing Borders
An HKIA exhibition this summer sought to engage the general public in the architectural debate
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October2017
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Worlds Apart
Sydney and the French city of Lille are competing to become World Design Capital 2020. What’s in it for the contenders – and is it really worth the time and expense?
5 min |
October2017
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Road Warrior
Victor Sanz, the new creative director of internationally renowned luggage brand Tumi, shares his passion for travel and the art of combining disciplines
3 min |
October2017
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Bread-And-Butter Architecture
Sham Shui Po’s Garden Bakery building has a special resonance with the people of Hong Kong. It should be cherished
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October2017
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To Heal & to Help
As China’s urbanisation continues to speed along, generic architecture is becoming the norm, as is the wholesale demolition of older, more ‘traditional’ structures. Taking a stance against this is the Angdong Hospital, for which Joshua Bolchover and John Lin of Rural Urban Framework won the first RIBA International Emerging Architect prize in late 2016.
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March 2017
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An Avant Garde Exoskeleton
Zaha Hadid Architects has taken a characteristically daring approach to its design for the brand new Morpheus, a flagship hotel located in Macau’s City of Dreams, with a stunning mesh exterior.
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