I’m not entirely sure why it has taken me so long to write a post about AB Concept. Not only are they one of Hong Kong’s preeminent design firms, they happen to be the first design firm I worked for in Hong Kong. If you haven’t heard of them before, you’re sure to very soon. They’ve just published their first monograph – “The Language of Luxe” – covering the last 10 years of their work, some of which I was involved in. Very sweetly, my name features in the list of dedications at the back, along with all past and current staff. Its available now for pre-order on Amazon, and is already in bookstores in Hong Kong.
One of the many finished projects featured in the book is the somewhat recently completed Shàng-Xí restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel, Shanghai. Its a good example of the level of detail and refinement in their designs and the selection of unusual and luxurious materials. Its been forever since I was last in Shanghai, and its definitely on my list of places to return…so I might just have to make a special trip to check this place out…
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I particularly love the use of real bird feathers here, I have wanted to use those on a project since I first saw them.
(The fabulous view of the Bund from the Glamour Bar during the day).