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sheltering an itinerant family of four with roots in the east and west, chalet nê draws from the mountain cultures of the french alps and the himalayas, an abode that promises warmth and respite while stoking the fires of exploration and a pursuit of mountaineering.
A first-of-its-kind benchmark for modern, sustainable logistics centers, Goodman Westlink is a balancing act of taking and giving.
Nestled within the heart of Ubud’s forests, a space intertwines architecture, nature, and culture to form a residential landmark that transcends the boundaries of the natural and the man-made.
defined by seductive extravagance through a contemporary filter, grand majestic sichuan is a space of glamorous escape.
over the last 5,000 years, the teachings of shen nong, the father of eastern restorative herbal medicine, have been crafted into a precise methodical philosophy centred around the body’s balance and free-flowing energy systems.
As a curated library of vast automotive treasures, it is designed with the intent of strengthening the thread that cultivates the avid spirit for driving.
Admired for the Ox's indispensable role in China’s agricultural society, the Year of the Ox is a celebration of its diligence, integrity, and honesty. We designed five red packets to honour the Five Grains in ancient China - wheat, broomcorn, rice, foxtail millet, and soybean.
accor hotels’ m gallery is a storied collection, boasting over 100 boutique hotels, each with a unique tale to tell. among these exceptional hotels is the awe-inspiring aki hong kong, a giant prism nestled between the low-rise historical buildings and towering skyscrapers of wan chai.
named after goodman interlink’s unique and strategic location in the rambler channel, the rambler is a new take on café design, offering a refreshing space for customers, their workers and their guests to meet, socialise and recharge.
the significance of light throughout time remains unaltered. illuminating our perception of the world, light carries remarkable gravity in the rituals of our day.
A house in the sky amongst concrete skyscrapers and lush greenery, this penthouse sits in harmony with its surroundings like a treehouse.
A pioneering advocate for healthy teahouses in Hong Kong, Mother Pearl encapsulates the deeply immersive bubble tea drinking experience through its magical concoctions.
Containers are multifaceted; a strong symbol of a logistics company and a celebrator of sustainable architecture.
the year of the pig carries a symbol of “abundance". This porky zodiac brings you prosperity, fertility and plenty of luck.
a station is the crossroads of millions of lives that intersect and pass within seconds, a point of convergence harbouring exchanges and ruminations; beginnings and endings.
a work of substance was tasked to redesign and rebrand the fleming hotel, originally opened in 2006.
ebisoba ichigen has achieved cult status amongst japan’s most discerning ramen aficionados.
a place where the sun meets the sea, osteria marzia brings the cuisine and romance of the southern italian coast to the heart of wan chai.
Behind the story of this cheeky well-travelled rat, is a collaboration that transcends cultural and creative borders.
inspired by haitian vodou, paradis takes its cues from the haitian goddess of the moon: mawu.
the scene is set: circa 1940, somewhere along the mid-west, a group of circus performers are on their way to the next gig on their national grand tour and boy, do they have an appetite.
when nan fung textile company first started weaving in the 1950s, cloth was the most important raw material.
"shape your knowledge" was a yearlong integrated campaign directed at educating key media buyers and media planners throughout asia pacific.
the krug room is one of the world's finest culinary experiences but also one of the hardest place to find…
a boy named sue - a multi-brand ecommerce store, offering a collection of socially and eco conscious for one’s sartorial desires.
after the success of madam sixty ate, a european restaurant founded by a whimsical chef of great imagination
paying homage to the classic parisian steak & frites la vache! brings forth the parisian bistro culinary staple to hong kong's restaurant scene.
we created the exploits of a mythical person that reflected the chef's vision and the surprise pairing of ingredients.
black sheep restaurants is a hong kong-based hospitality group committed to offering a smattering of dining gems in a neighborhood clutter of restaurants.
a rich series of french confectionary imported from france, la madeleine de proust's identity is inspired by the unexpected cues encountered throughout everyday live, reigniting forgotten recollections of the past.
yoga is about awareness and the journey to the final pose, rather than the pose itself. we had to make this tangible and to reflect that each piece was tailored for a specific journey. we arrived at fé: the mindful journey.
former creative director of le cirque du soleil, franco dragone brings to asia the world’s grandest aqua-acrobatic stage show,
an ad campaign and catalogue for shanghai tang 2010/2011 collection, the fauna and flora of gift showcases the power and impact of rich imagery at its best.
investigating and analysing
markets to position
your brand.
innovating and crafting
your brand’s core
ethos.
measured exact,
handled with care,
packaged just right.
interactive experiences,
as eloquent as
the eiffel tower.
sculpting mother nature
to befit the presence
of the queen.
orchestrating builds that
harmonises function
and aesthetics
creating an ambience
ensuring you are the
last guest to leave.
lightbulb moments
transformed into furniture
you can exhibit
Human creations, anchored in culture
We are a collective of passionate explorers from 15 countries. We exercise the art of forgetting what we know and look to maps of the past, as we scavenge for vibrant stories about the people and cultures that our designs inhabit.
With the intention of respecting our intrinsic relationship with the environment, we are dedicated to nourishing and strengthening the communities that we touch, to conscientiously using our planet’s resources, and to actively upholding our integrity by telling stories through design.
We believe that design is a labour of love as much as it is a love for labour. In our quest to harness the power of sustainable design to improve lives, we revel in the intense ruminations of the future of our world, in the scrupulous refinement of details, and in the thoughtful exploration of the rituals that mold our ideas into shape.
Our team of strategists, editors, graphic designers, architects, interior designers, product designers allow us to shape every single touch point. Everything we design is an opportunity to entertain a conversation with your guests, which is essentially what creates a one of a kind experience.
Each design element is a tool to maintain that conversation. It is an invitation to interact and to contemplate, entertaining rituals and creating habits.
It is an opportunity to tell your story and to tell a story that no else is telling.
founding partner
hong kong
Founding partner
Paris
partner
bali
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