Based in Hong Kong, Bryant Lu is the vice-chairman of Ronald Lu & Partners. Established by his father in 2000, the firm has six offices across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, tackling high profile projects including Tencent’s new headquarters in Shanghai. Lu is also an advocate for Hong Kong’s cultural scene, holding roles at M+ and the Hong Kong Arts Centre. He joins Suzy Annetta on the line from Hong Kong.
Suzy Annetta is on the line with Doryun Chong, chief curator of Hong Kong’s M+, to discuss the development of the museum’s collection, managing great teams and the future of the role of curator. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black.
Dutch architect Ben van Berkel is the co-founder of global architectural practice UNStudio. With offices around the world and a significant presence in Asia Pacific, the firm is known for its focus on master planning and buildings dedicated to the intersection of commerce and culture. He joins Suzy Annetta on the line for a conversation about his career and creative practice. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with bodw+
British designer Tom Dixon was born in Tunisia but grew up in England, where he now runs a design studio and consumer-facing brand under his own name. Having worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, he’s also had his work collected by the likes of London's Victoria and Albert Museum and New York’s Museum of Modern Art. He joins Suzy Annetta for a conversation about his unconventional start, the creative process and how his studio has become a training ground for the next generation of designers. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black
Melbourne-based interior designer Fiona Lynch joins Suzy Annetta at Carlyle & Co., a private members club in Hong Kong, for an intimate conversation about creating spaces that speak to you. Looking through the lens of key projects, the discussion offers a unique insight into the running of a modern studio and the creative process. The discussion was recorded live during Hong Kong’s annual art week. The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with Fifth Black
