Michael Xufu Huang, Alan Lo, Honus Tandijono, Bo Young Song, André Fu
Cover Michael Xufu Huang, Alan Lo, Honus Tandijono, Bo Young Song, André Fu

Tastemakers from the worlds of art, hospitality and design gathered at the Kerry Hotel of Shangri-La Group for the annual Design Trust Gala. The evening was themed The Archigram City after the 1960s design collective that inspired a generation of architects, and Archigram founders Peter Cook and Dennis Crompton served as the ball’s creative directors. 

During cocktail hour, VIPs including Adrian Cheng, Joanna Lui-Hickox and André Fu examined works on display by Design Trust grantees the Hong Kong Design History Net, dtby_, Sky Yutaka and New Office Works.

Afterwards, Marisa Yiu, co-founder and executive director of Design Trust, invited guests into the grand ballroom, which was transformed into a real-life Instant City, Archigram’s drawing of a portable metropolis that could be moved by hot-air balloons. Ivan Pun served as the ball’s master of ceremonies, and he welcomed the foundation’s board chairman Alan Lo on stage to present the inaugural Design Trust Legacy Award to the late Tao Ho, the ingenious architect who created Hong Kong’s Bauhinia flag. Tao’s daughter, Noelle Ho-Lam, accepted the award on his behalf. Then, pianist Rosey Chan held an Archigram-inspired performance that captivated attendees Shanyan Koder, Peter Cheung and Kai-yin Lo.

As always, the highlight of the evening was the live auction conducted by Phillips’ deputy chairman Jonathan Crockett. Limited artworks that went under the hammer included Love from Archigram, a unique print from the design collective; a stained glass Tiffany lamp from Tao Ho’s collection; and Hurricane, a wall sculpture by Fredrikson Stallard. Proceeds went to Design Trust, which supports creative projects and research initiatives in various design disciplines. DJ Kulu capped off the evening with a two-hour set, spinning 1970s beats that had guests dancing past midnight.

For more information about the Design Trust, visit designtrust.hk

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Photo 1 of 41 Jehan Chu, Ruth Chao
Photo 2 of 41 Michael Xufu Huang, Alan Lo, Honus Tandijono, Bo Young Song, André Fu
Photo 3 of 41 Marisa Yiu, Alan Lo, Leslie Tsang, Bastian Wong
Photo 4 of 41 Rosey Chan
Photo 5 of 41 Adrian Cheng, Jennifer Cheng
Photo 6 of 41 Natalie Chan-Chu, Colleen Yu-Cung, Jennifer Cheng
Photo 7 of 41 Ed Ng, Terrance Ngan
Photo 8 of 41 James Lie, Yvonne Fong, Zong Han, Winnie Hu
Photo 9 of 41 Alfred Lam, Marcel Thoma, Ivan Sim
Photo 10 of 41 Jenny Lam, Danielle So
Photo 11 of 41 Sarah Lee, Yutaka Yano
Photo 12 of 41 Ivan Pun
Photo 13 of 41 Benjamin Lau, Douglas Young
Photo 14 of 41 Meredith Ostrom, Sheryl Lee, Rosey Chan
Photo 15 of 41 Victoria Tang-Owen
Photo 16 of 41 Talenia Phua Gajardo, Adnan Abbasi
Photo 17 of 41 Peter Cook, Dennis Crompton, Marisa Yiu, Eric Schuldenfrei
Photo 18 of 41 Mimi Gradel, Marisa Yiu, Chris Gradel
Photo 19 of 41 Jonathan Crockett
Photo 20 of 41 Doulgas Young, Kai-yin Lo, Michael Young
Photo 21 of 41 Christy Liang, Benjamin Liang
Photo 22 of 41 Shanyan Koder
Photo 23 of 41 Julien-Loïc Garin, Nicola Cheung Young, Nick Troedson, Kathy Chow, Nero Ip
Photo 24 of 41 Alan Lo, Victor Lo, Noëlle Ho Ying
Photo 25 of 41 Peter Cook
Photo 26 of 41 Alan Lo, Mimi Gradel, Marisa Yiu, Chris Gradel
Photo 27 of 41 Joseph Fung, Victor Lo
Photo 28 of 41 Tobias Berger, Yuk King Tan
Photo 29 of 41 Julien-Loïc Garin, Christopher Jackson, Peter Cheung
Photo 30 of 41 Troy Hickox, Joanna Lui-Hickox
Photo 31 of 41 Lorraine Malingue, Edouard Malingue
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Photo 33 of 41 Yvonne Fong, Arne Eggers
Photo 34 of 41 Yvonne Fong, Victoria Tang-Owen, Keno Lung, Calvin Wang, Kim Bui Kollar
Photo 35 of 41 Alan Lo, Rosey Chan, Dennis Crompton, Peter Cook, Marisa Yiu, Ivan Pun
Photo 36 of 41 Xue Tan, Stefan Rihs
Photo 37 of 41 DJ Kulu, Sean Fitzpatrick
Photo 38 of 41 Victor Lo, Vivienne Tam, Eric Yim
Photo 39 of 41 Inna Rodchenko-Highfield, Tucker Highfield
Photo 40 of 41 Jonathan Crockett, Marisa Yiu, Talenia Phua Gajardo, Aric Chen
Photo 41 of 41 Shera Law