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As befits a modern, cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong has its fair share of skyscrapers. Indeed, there is hardly any area within the Fragrant Harbour – except for its far-flung rural islands – that is completely free of these towering constructions, reaching skywards as far as the eye can see. To some, the heavy density of these structures may foster an image of Hong Kong as a monotonous concrete jungle, with each building indistinguishable from the next as they stand abreast in close quarters.
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Yet, there are some skyscrapers that truly stand out from the rest, set apart by the sheer beauty of their design or the gargantuan scale of their structure. One that surely qualifies as just such an iconic landmark is the rather-aptly-named building complex, The Masterpiece. Located atop the K11 shopping mall, this instantly-recognisable, 261m-tall construction has dominated the skyline of Tsim Sha Tsui since it was built in 2009. While the lower floors house the world’s first Art Mall – the aforementioned K11 – it is the apartments occupying the 27th to the 67th floors of the complex that typifies the crème de la crème of Hong Kong’s booming property market.
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It is within this coveted address that a family of three recently found their home. Taking possession of a spacious 2,969sq.ft-net flat within The Masterpiece, they passed the responsibility of redesigning their beloved new home into the more-than- capable hands of designer Clifton Leung, founder of the eponymous, award-winning Clifton Leung Design Workshop. Explaining his approach, Leung says: “It’s not just about white walls – you have to bring your own favourite works of art, your cherished belongings, your much-loved sofa, your music… You have to transform it through your own very individual presence. Above all, a home should have its own character, and that character should reflect the unique personalities and interests of its residents.”
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In this instance, the residents – in this case, a couple and their young-adult daughter – chose to reflect their personalities through a wide range of bespoke furniture, artworks and curios that adorn every nook and corner of the capacious abode. This sees the living room punctuated with a plush sofa, Bilbao dining chairs by acclaimed Vietnamese designer Quasar Khanh and German artist Caro Jost’s INVOICE PAINTING B.N. (1969). Such refinement extends to the bedrooms as well, with the daughter’s room flaunting a bespoke swivel chair from Sintesi Noa designed by Marcello Ziliani, while the master bedroom is graced with a beautiful moon bed by Noblesse Lifestyle. Representing the moon’s movements with the full moon taking centre stage on the hand-upholstered headboard, it’s a bed that’s as much a work of art as it is a functional furniture.
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Both the bedrooms also have their own walk-in closets, with a particularly capacious one custom-built for the master bedroom by co-opting a part of the living room space. By comparison, the closet in the daughter’s bedroom is somewhat smaller, but what it lacks in space it makes up for in style – with a skylight in the ceiling and glass display boxes in the wardrobe, the closet serves as the perfect spot to display the many souvenirs that she has collected from her many travels.
However, the most eye-catching facet of the apartment is its panoramic views of the city. Indeed, the long, curved windows in the living area boast an envious 180-degree view of Victoria Harbour across its entire length. It’s a space that has been enhanced further by fitting custom-designed storage counters along the windows that are both fun and functional, serving a dual purpose of storage space and seating counter.
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While the expansive windows no doubt bestow the communal space with an easy airiness, it’s through the dextrous planning and execution by Leung that the feeling of spaciousness permeates to the bedrooms as well. Take, for example, the daughter’s quarters, which the design team assembled from two smaller rooms that existed in the original configuration. A redundant bathroom, meanwhile, was converted into her very own walk-in closet. This deft utilisation of space to promote a truly luxurious living experience has more than paid off, and indeed resonates with the ambience of the entire abode at The Masterpiece – one where living large is the ideal way of life.
Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay 
Photos: Clifton Leung Design Workshop

Abode Well: Living large at Tsim Sha Tsui’s The Masterpiece

K11 MUSEA recently opened on Tsim Sha Tsui&#8217;s waterfront, joining Rosewood Hong Kong hotel and residence K11 ARTUS as part of New World Development&#8217;s Victoria Dockside property rejuvenation project.
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It was B.S.C. Group, one of the city&#8217;s leading interior fit-out contractors, who were assigned the task of kitting out the interiors of the 1.2 million square foot luxury museum-retail concept, enriching all public areas of the space as well as the family-friendly playground and sleek, modern toilets. &#8220;We are delighted to have taken part in this project,&#8221; says Senior Project Manager Stanley Wong. &#8220;Not only does K11 MUSEA feature a dynamic, innovative design, it also tells the story of the owners&#8217; family history.&#8221;
Much more than a shopping mall, K11 MUSEA can be considered the new flagship property of the K11 brand. At over 10 storeys, K11 MUSEA blends luxury retail brands and F&amp;B experiences with top-tier interiors, architecture, and art, making for a truly immersive experience.
Over 40 artworks by contemporary artists Samson Young, Paola Pivi, Ron English, Bao Ho, Katol and Carol Bove are on display inside the structure. Other studios that contributed to the design include Ronald Lu &amp; Partners, LAAB, OMA, and UK Speirs + Major. Facilities you can expect to see are exhibition atrium space Gold Ball and central atrium Opera Theatre.
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B.S.C. Group delivers enriching interiors to newly opened K11 MUSEA

In 2017, Australian millionaire Tim Gurner caused quite a stir when he suggested that millennials would be more financially secure if they could just stop spending their money on avocado brunches. Thankfully, Gurner&#8217;s advise was largely ignored, with countless new eateries featuring avocado-fronted fare continuing to crop up across the globe. The latest of these is British-based avocado restaurant Avobar, which has opened its doors in K11 Musea, making Hong Kong its first international outpost.
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Indeed, there isn&#8217;t a dish on offer at Avobar that comes without the ridiculously popular and healthy green fruit, as patrons can choose from smashed, mashed, sliced and diced plates ranging from from pasta, burgers, desserts and even avo-infused cocktails. Liana Kazaryan, owner of Avobar spoke to us during our tasting, explaining that her team wasn&#8217;t merely trying to build up a restaurant, but a lifestyle of healthy and positive choices.
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Undoubtedly our favourite dish of the day was the Avo Bun Burger,&nbsp;nestled a sweet potato and red lentils between the avocado bun slices. Despite its deliciousness, though, holding onto the burger proved difficult when even the slightest grasp from our fingers had the buns sliding awry. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong-exclusive dish Pasilla &amp; Mushroom Risotto provided us with a more than generous helping of miso zuke cod, while the risotto below it was creamy and rich. When it came time for dessert, the Choc Avo Brownie a fitting end-note, though those with a strong sweet tooth may be left craving something a tad sweeter. Regardless,&nbsp;Avobar proferred some truly unique and delicious interpretations of avocado-inspired dishes, affording those seeking a healthier diet with plenty to choose from.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/avobar_hk/">Avobar</a>, Shop B201, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Text: Bailey Atkinson

Avo-lutely Delicious: Beloved British Avobar opens in K11

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K11 art space is hosting a series of furniture exhibitions featuring the works of 20 established design masters and design works by students from The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi).
The “Take a Seat” exhibition is a series of cross-generation furniture exhibits at the art space in Tsim Sha Tsui.
K11 will be buzzing with art lovers taking in the acclaimed photography collection by LUMAS, available for the first time in Hong Kong, exclusively at K11 Design Store; interacting with City Break, a furniture display designed by the THEi; and enjoying a photography exhibition hosted by Sam Keung called “Is the Seat Taken?”, among many other exhibits.
The exhibition is part of the 2nd Hong Kong-Shenzhen Design Biennale and runs until 30 October.

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Abode Well: Living large at Tsim Sha Tsui’s The Masterpiece

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