Design Trust, an acclaimed charity, just celebrated its 11th Annual Ambassador’s Ball this weekend at Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong. This year’s theme, Hyper Environment explores the relationship between the city and the countryside – a juxtaposition of technology and nature.

The event, which was sponsored by Prada, was officiated by the Hong Kong’s CEO Carrie Lam and other guests of honour included the Dutch Office for Metropolitan Architecture’s partners Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten who flew in especially for the occasion.   

“It’s been such an honour working with Prada – a name and brand that resonates with creativity and design excellence, and a pioneer who promotes and preserves art and culture with passion and commitment. It has been so empowering to work closely with OMA’s Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten – such visionaries who have brought our gala concept to an entirely new level. I know our guests are reflecting on the constantly evolving status of our city and countryside with a new perspective”, says Marisa Yiu, co-founder and executive director of Design Trust.

The event also included an auction featuring limited edition art and decorative objects, travel experience and more from names such as Zao Wou-ki, Zaha Hadid, Daido Moriyama, Andre Fu, Joan Miro and more.  The event was an overwhelming success, raising over HK$10.5 million, all of which is being donated to Design Trust.