Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Bridges Christopher DewolfSeptember 22, 2022 Unlike San Francisco, New York or Sydney, Hong Kong isn't particularly known for its bridges. Maybe that should chan... ArchitectureDesignHistoryUrbanism0 Comments303 views 012 min read
For Chi Wing Lo, Design is Craft Catherine ShawAugust 31, 2022 Born in Hong Kong, based in Italy, this acclaimed designer takes a hands-on approach to his work... ArchitectureDesignInterior DesignPeoplePortraitsProduct Design0 Comments224 views 011 min read
The Emotions of a Good Museum Christopher DewolfJuly 27, 2022 As Hong Kong coasts on a wave of new and renewed museums, good design can take the visitor experience to another level... ArchitectureArtDesignHistoryInterior Design0 Comments0 views 013 min read
What Happens When Art and Design Collide? Catherine ShawJune 30, 2022 Hong Kong-based designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng collaborates on a boundary-pushing work of art and design in Milan... ArtDesignProduct DesignVideo art0 Comments222 views 011 min read
Jeweller, Inventor – And Now Artist: Wallace Chan in Venice Oliver GilesJune 9, 2022 A Hong Kong jeweller-turned-artist is showing some of the most ambitious works of his career... ArtDesignEventExhibitionPeoplePortraitsProduct DesignVisual ArtWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments342 views 07 min read
More Than Just Sports: Hong Kong’s New Generation of Athletic Facilities Christopher DewolfJune 8, 2022 From the enormous Kai Tak Sports Park to neighbourhood sports centres, it’s all about plugging into the community... ArchitectureCultureDesignSport0 Comments0 views 012 min read
Hong Kong’s Industrial Objects: Red Market Lamps Christopher DewolfJune 2, 2022 Red plastic lampshades are ubiquitous on Hong Kong's streets – and they've become a symbol of the city itself... DesignProduct Design0 Comments662 views 05 min read
Chair Island: The Story Behind Peng Chau’s DIY Street Furniture Daisann McLaneJune 2, 2022 Why are there so many chairs scattered around this quirky Hong Kong Island?... A Little BreakDesignProduct DesignWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments1230 views 16 min read
Why Costume Design is a Snapshot of Hong Kong Life Elizabeth KerrApril 27, 2022 As Hong Kong films evolve, so too does costume design and what it has to say about the city... CinemaCultureDesignFashion0 Comments455 views 015 min read
Scottish Hong Kong: Symbols All Around Billy PottsApril 14, 2022 Scotland’s national imagery has become so ingrained in Hong Kong’s visual landscape, most people don’t even notice... CultureDesignHeritageHistory0 Comments2074 views 06 min read
Hidden Gem: 10 Years of L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts Ilaria Maria SalaApril 13, 2022 How Van Cleef & Arpels embraced the universal appeal of jewellery from Paris to Hong Kong... DesignEventExhibitionProduct DesignWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments450 views 08 min read
The Arts and Heritage: A Perfect Combination? Christopher DewolfApril 8, 2022 With the right design approach, heritage buildings can be used to support arts and culture... ArchitectureArtDesignHeritageHistoryInspring ItinerariesWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments828 views 011 min read
Scottish Hong Kong: A Visit to Yuen’s, the Expert Kiltmakers Billy PottsMarch 16, 2022 Hong Kong’s original kiltmaker is still going strong more than two decades after the last Scottish regiments departed... DesignFashionHeritageHistorySmall Stories & Secret Stories0 Comments983 views 010 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: The Faded Glory of Tsim Sha Tsui East Christopher DewolfMarch 15, 2022 Once famous for its holiday displays and over-the-top nightlife, TST East has fallen on hard times – but it's still a Hong Kong icon... ArchitectureDesignHeritageHistoryUrbanism0 Comments1102 views 08 min read
Fairview Park: Living the Dream in Hong Kong Suburbia Christopher DewolfMarch 13, 2022 Architect/developer Clifford Wong was smitten by North America suburbia. So he tried to recreate it here in Hong Kong... ArchitectureDesignHistoryUrbanism0 Comments5527 views 012 min read
The Forgotten Masterpieces of Lacloche Edith TerryMarch 11, 2022 How the exquisite works of a Parisian jewellery house were celebrated, forgotten, and finally recovered for a fascinating exhibition... DesignEventExhibitionFashionProduct DesignWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments0 views 012 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Cheung Kong Center and the Hongkong Hilton Christopher DewolfFebruary 19, 2022 Where the Cheung Kong Center now stands was a hotel that once played a central role in Hong Kong life... ArchitectureDesignHistoryUsual Suspects & Landmarks0 Comments1080 views 012 min read
Hong Kong’s Industrial Products: Holga and Diana, Homegrown Toy Cameras Christopher DewolfFebruary 17, 2022 Made entirely from plastic, the Holga produced unpredictable images full of technical imperfections – which is exactly why it became so popular... ArtDesignPhotographyProduct Design0 Comments874 views 07 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: The Peak Tower (But Which One?) Christopher DewolfFebruary 3, 2022 Two generations of towers on the Peak have left their mark on Hong Kong... A Little BreakArchitectureDesignWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments902 views 013 min read
Why You Should Care About Brutalist Architecture Christopher DewolfJanuary 14, 2022 A spotlight is being shone on Hong Kong's few examples of a controversial form of architecture... ArchitectureDesignHeritageHistoryUrbanism0 Comments2536 views 014 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: M+, the Museum Made to Order Christopher DewolfDecember 17, 2021 M+ is finally open, and it enjoys a rare position among world institutions: a massive new building designed in collaboration with its own curators ... ArchitectureArtDesignInspring ItinerariesPhotographyVideo artVisual ArtWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments992 views 012 min read
The Castle Peak Dragon Kiln: A Hidden Reminder of Hong Kong’s Ceramics History Ilaria Maria SalaDecember 8, 2021 Tuen Mun’s soil once provided the raw material for a thriving pottery industry. Now, a single disused kiln is all that is left... CultureDesignHeritageHistoryProduct DesignTradition0 Comments727 views 06 min read
Lacloche: From Paris to Asia, a Fascinating Heritage of Jewellery Zolima CityMagNovember 30, 2021 L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts brings a remarkable Parisian jeweller back to life in a mesmerising exhibition at K11 Musea. ... DesignProduct Design0 Comments1634 views 04 min read
Hong Kong’s Colonial Heritage, Part XV: The Chinese YMCA’s Chicago Roots Christopher DewolfNovember 16, 2021 A handsome brick landmark on Bridges Street is a testament to the global spread of a Christian health and wellness movement.... ArchitectureDesignHeritageHistorySmall Stories & Secret Stories0 Comments1395 views 08 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: ICC and IFC, Guarding the Harbour Christopher DewolfOctober 21, 2021 What do the icons of Hong Kong’s skyline say about the city?... ArchitectureDesignHistoryUrbanismUsual Suspects & Landmarks0 Comments1334 views 09 min read
Hong Kong’s Colonial Heritage, Part XIII: Pun Chun Yuen, a Buddhist Oasis Christopher DewolfOctober 7, 2021 Thanks to the success of the Wing Lee Wai distillery, the Wong family built a tranquil estate that now serves as a Buddhist retreat. ... ArchitectureDesignHeritageHistory0 Comments1517 views 06 min read
Via North Point, Part II: Reconnecting With Nature for a More Humane City Zolima CityMagSeptember 22, 2021 Via North Point's installations have already been embraced by the neighbourhood. Can they inspire Hong Kong to bridge the gap between city and nature?... DesignEventProduct Design0 Comments2452 views 011 min read
Lap Sap Chung: The Monster That Kept Hong Kong Clean Ilaria Maria SalaSeptember 8, 2021 Lap Sap Chung was meant to be a villain, and yet people adored him. Will his successors meet the same fate?... CultureDesignLanguage0 Comments1683 views 05 min read
