The Fleming, a 66-room boutique hotel, was redesigned to reflect the essence of Hong Kong. Housed in a 70s-era building in Wan Chai, near Victoria Harbour, its transformation reimagines architecture, interiors, products, and identity.
Inspired by Hong Kong’s maritime heritage and 70s industrial era, the design draws from the Star Ferry—a symbol of the city’s collective memory. This influence shapes every detail, from custom furniture and lighting to nostalgic hues of carmine red and bottle green, seen on ferries, fishing boats, and temples. Apothecary-inspired toiletries, scented with sandalwood and amber, complete the sensory journey, grounding the experience in an authentic sense of place.
Monocle Travel Top 50, Most Original Refit
International Property Awards, Best Hotel
Interior DFA Design for Asia Awards 2018, Merit
International Property Awards, Best Hotel
Interior DFA Design for Asia Awards 2018, Merit
Scents of Dao
Dao is an oriental lifestyle brand inspired by traditional Chinese herbology. The brand adopts the learning on creating body’s balance in our cyclical lives; to stimulate as the sun rises, and to unwind as it sets; by using our natural products compounded into a series of daily rituals. A practice of balance, and the discipline of opposing forces which creates a harmonious tranquility to our natural state.
The brand starts with cosmetic and scent products, aiming to transport people to a state of serenity. Serenity is being achieved from using the wisdom of eastern restorative herbal medicine, that emphasised the unity between body and the nature. Embracing these learnings into the modern day, Dao translates the oriental culture in the form of craftsmanship, packaging, and furniture display.
