Perspective Magazine - June 2018

In this issue

Recently a Hong Kong property tycoon mentioned to me that real estate is a very local business. Professionals in the building industry need to travel to the construction site to personally carry out the projects, even company executives and owners. Quite often, we think of architecture as international: the world’s tallest towers, global practices, overseas projects, cross-continental collaborations and so on.

But today, localisation impacts design to a significant degree. Eminent architects often insist on using local materials and craftsmanship for their projects. The same thing happens in interior design. Though varying in style and levels of luxury, one thing today’s hoteliers and hospitality brands – and especially boutique hotels – have agreed upon, is that properties in different cities are expected to embrace and reflect the local culture. This has quite often become a crucial point in the design brief. After all, travellers appreciate experiencing the uniqueness of a destination they fly for hours to reach, rather than be greeted by a uniform decor that could appear in any city. It can be achieved through a garden, a roof style, and right down to subtle details.

As a Hong Kong-based publication, Perspective aims to put Hong Kong and Asia’s creative scene under the spotlight and this was how the 40 Under 40 Awards were born. Marking its 12th edition this year, the programme is dedicated to promoting young Hong Kong and Asian talents in the architecture, art and design world. We’re proud to see that many alumni have taken off from Asia to the international stage with tremendous success in their careers. Congratulations to the 2018 winners and we wish you all even more success!

Perspective Magazine Description:

Perspective is a visually rich, monthly publication focused on contemporary design from architecture and interiors, to graphics and product design. Providing a penetrating look at trends, recent projects, and the latest innovative designs from around the globe, every issue features coverage of cutting-edge concepts and interviews with influential regional and International industry figures. For more than a decade, Perspective has been a vital source of information for architects and design professionals, and continues to maintain its edge by focusing on the new and the breakthrough; by looking at both established, well-known success stories as well as Asia’s young, upcoming talent. Perspective is Hong Kong’s premier English design title and 2012 #1 Interior Design - Hong Kong magazine.