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Steve Leung Design Group Debuts Club C+ Steve’s First Exclusive Social Lounge in Especially Curated to the Unique Preferences of Luxury Connoisseurs

(Hong Kong, June 30, 2021) – Steve Leung Design Group (SLD) is thrilled to unveil the much- anticipated Club C+: nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Central district and among Hong Kong’s most exclusive venues, this premium private social lounge unfolds a unique journey of exquisite discoveries to a limited membership carefully selected by referral only. Mr. Steve Leung, Founder of SLD, tastefully translated his highly personal and signature aesthetics into a refined lifestyle space, blending Chinese contemporary design and British accents into a speakeasy- inspired venue to host the most exclusive clientele and prestigious private events.

An Intimate Setting Embracing Visual Excitement and Flexible Functionality The name ‘Club C+’ subtly recalls the hidden meaning of ‘private home’ in Chinese (私家), emphasizing the secluded privacy and utmost comfort of this exclusive space, where luxury connoisseurs can indulge and bond over traditional Cantonese delicacies, fine wines, rare cigars, and exceptional art pieces.

“Club C+ is my personal design interpretation of a comfortable home-from-home, a one-stop lifestyle destination where culture elites can savour the finest things in life.” explains Steve. The secretive journey begins with a subtly illuminated Club C+ logo designed by Alan Chan, a celebrated Hong Kong designer, guiding members down to the discreet entrance set against a mysterious black façade. Venturing inside, generous floor-to-ceiling windows consist of progressive layers of apricot colour filtered panels and bronze steel metal meshes which immediately showcase the daily lives of the picturesque Duddell Street Steps, exuding a retro and cinematic consciousness into the ambiance - a reinterpretation of signature Hong Kong movie scenes in concept. The sophisticated yet practical design responds to the refined needs of its members, offering secluded privacy at each time of the day, with the mood of the setting constantly enhanced by the exposure to the passing-by of natural light through day and night. The design also plays an intriguing inside/out game: pedestrians can only imagine how the inside looks like, whereas members can have a full picture of the happenings outside without being seen.

SLD ingeniously frames the layout with a thoughtful distribution of social areas to meet different demands of usage. Featuring two premiere lounges with contrasting colour combinations, each zone is designed for small group gatherings and connects seamlessly to a private dining room dedicated to hosting up to 12 guests in an intimate and upscale setting. The open-pore mahogany wood sliding panels with the bead-blasted black metal screen over frosted glass serve as a subtle transition between the areas, optimizing the spatial fluidity and overall space utilization. When the panels are closed, a Chinese Moon Gate is formed, resembling the archetype of a pedestrian

passageway in traditional Chinese gardens. Club C+ deliberately customises a lavishly furnished cigar humidor room behind the bar, housing premiere cigars from different terroirs in symmetrical cabinets to add extra glamour to the ultimate lounge experience.

To transform Club C+ into a truly immersive escape, Steve especially partnered with Tino Kwan - among the world’s most celebrated lighting design masters, to select a range of decorative lightings that endow the settings with vivid shades and accentuated personality. Paying close attention to the most sophisticated detailing and performance, the elaborate lighting solutions present a bespoke functional beauty with respect to classic Oriental and British aesthetics.

An Exquisite Interpretation of Deluxe Comfort with the Finest Artistic Touch Contemporary elegance lays at the heart of the members-only lounge which holds art and private comfort as two of its most distinctive features. As an avid collector of art and beautiful things at large, Steve stages his beloved contemporary artwork collection at Club C+ to reimage a personal gallery with collectible pieces for exclusive appreciation. The art selection originates from legendary Asian masters, including Lalan - a pioneer figure in integrated arts, Li Huayi - among today’s most important Chinese ink painting masters, Zhou Chunya - renowned Chinese artist known for his iconic Green Dog series, and Kim Tschang-yeul – regarded as one of the greatest contemporary Korean painters. The masterpieces infuse a distinctive sense of artistry throughout each corner of Club C+, inviting members to stretch their imagination in an artistic realm. Artworks are changed on a regular basis to ensure a constant element of surprise and unique stories to tell, with some of the carefully-handpicked pieces also available for personal acquisition.

Steve endeavours to create a relaxed and connective space where exceptional experiences spanning from gastronomic adventures, curated art exhibitions and inspiring conversations with high-achievers across multiple disciplines can be expected. Conveying a strong sense of intimate privilege and exclusive belonging, Club C+ provides a bespoke retreat from the hectic urban lifestyle.

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Image 1: Among Hong Kong’s most exclusive venues, Club C+ ingeniously translates Steve’s signature aesthetics into a bespoke home-from-home luxury destination, blending Chinese contemporary design and British accents into a private speakeasy-inspired space.

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Images 2 & 3: Club C+ welcomes luxury connoisseurs to embark on a journey of exquisite discoveries in this premium private social lounge, indulging over traditional Cantonese delicacies, fine wines, rare cigars, and exceptional art pieces.

Image 4: Wood sliding panels serve as a subtle transition between different areas, optimizing the spatial fluidity; when the panels are closed, a Chinese Moon Gate is formed, resembling a pedestrian passageway of traditional Chinese gardens.

Image 5: Club C+ deliberately customises a lavishly furnished cigar humidor room behind the bar, housing premiere cigars from different terroirs in symmetrical cabinets to add extra glamour to the ultimate lounge experience.

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Image 6 & 7: Handpicked B&B Italia branded sofas and lounge chairs and a carefully-selected range of decorative lightings endow the setting with a vivid personality, transforming Club C+ into a truly immersive escape.

Download more high-res photos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hoElrUTytuvAZFHXwNaPo1pw7blsQg8F?usp=sharing

About Steve Leung Steve Leung is an international acclaimed architect, interior and product designer born in Hong Kong, China. He has over 30 years of design experience and his works reflect the projects’ unique character with a contemporary touch, taking inspirations from Asian culture and arts. Recognised for 15 times in the Oscar of Interior Design, Andrew Martin International Interior Design Awards, Steve is the winner of Interior Designer of the Year Award 2015.

“Design has the power to break boundaries.”, Steve’s philosophy leads his team in achieving unprecedented and cross-disciplinary collaborations and creating various product designs with international brands. He is also the first Asian Creative Director of YOO.

Committed to giving back to the design industry and the community, Steve is currently the Past President of IFI, the International Federation of Interior Architects/ Designers, and the board member of Hong Kong Design Centre. In 2014, Steve and interior designers from Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan established C Foundation to foster design education and development in China.

About Steve Leung Design Group Steve Leung Design Group was founded in 1997 by Mr. Steve Leung, an internationally renowned architect, interior and product designer. Our dual headquarters are located in Hong Kong and , with branch offices in and . With over 500 devoted designers and professionals, we are one of the largest interior design practices in Asia. In 2018, SLD Group has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK: 2262).

We are recognised as the World’s No.1 Residential Design Firm in Interior Design Top 100 Giants for four times since 2016, and ranked Top 21 in overall global ranking in 2021. Our top-notch designs are delivered in over 100 cities worldwide and they have been credited with over 210 international design and corporate awards.

With “Design Without Limits” as corporate philosophy, the Group has 13 brands for diverse and specialized design services. Our architectural and interior design projects range from luxury residential projects, show flats, sales offices, club houses, hotels, restaurants and bars, commercial and office spaces, homes for the aged, schools, medical and healthcare, etc. We also collaborate with international brands for product designs including furniture, bathrooms, kitchens, home accessories and furnishing etc.

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Signature projects include One Bay, One Park Shanghai, YOO8 Serviced by Kempinski, Kuala Lumpur, The Orchard Residences, Singapore, Park Mansion, Tokyo, Shangri-La Hotel At the Shard, London, Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay Resort, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin, Yuan at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, McDonald’s CUBE Flagship Restaurants, Chengdu and Shenzhen, The St. Regis Bar, Macao, Sing Yin at W Hong Kong, Ta-ke, Hong Kong and more.

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