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STEVE LEUNG DEBUTS COLLABORATION WITH LEGENDARY ITALIAN INTERIOR DOOR BRAND LUALDI ON YING (迎) DOOR COLLECTION

A Tribute to Traditional Chinese Heritage and Superb Italian Craftsmanship

(, December 02, 2020) Steve Leung Design Group (SLD) proudly presents its debut collaboration with Lualdi – the legendary name in the history of Italian design for interior doors and boiserie, in celebration of eclectic design and artisanal excellence. As the first Asian designer lined up for this special partnership, the exquisite Ying (迎) door collection designed by Steve Leung embodies rich Chinese heritage and masterful Italian craftsmanship in a seamless symbiosis, manifesting a continuum between Oriental tradition and Western sensibility to create timeless elegance and understated luxury for interior doors.

As the first-ever collaboration between Lualdi and an Asian designer, Ying collection marks the stages of an uninterrupted path of passionate study and innovation. Named after the Chinese meaning of “welcome”, Ying wants to communicate the heartfelt greetings found in the Italian hospitality tradition. It celebrates the Italian welcoming culture through a contemporary design that blends ancient Chinese woodcraft technique with exceptional Italian craftsmanship. The collection speaks a profound cultural message expressed through a minimalist design lexicon that perfectly echoes and honours the culture of the East and the West.

A bespoke gateway revealing ritual Chinese symbolism

Taking inspiration from sǔn mǎo (榫卯) – a traditional Chinese technique of handcrafting the finest durable joinery, Steve has reimagined the skill and applied modern sensibility and contemporary elements to this collection. The exceptional interplay of wood and metal forms an important role in embellishing the door in a unique fashion, achieving a melodic balance. The door frame is rigorously joined by sǔn mǎo details paired with a sturdy base in dark wooden grooving, echoing the ancient Chinese artistry; the upper part of the door is instead flexible, accommodating a wide selection of colours and materials to create bespoke preferences with a palette of distinctive interior styles.

Over the Chinese dynasties, the door acquired a strong ritual connotation, its colour representing different social status of ancient Chinese households. Ying collection ingeniously integrates this profound legacy into its design, giving birth to an inimitable aesthetic weaved into a vivid symbolism. The made-to-order upper part of the door features a wide array of colours and textures, also reflecting distinct cultural connotations: Red Lacquer, an implication of happiness and good fortune illuminated by textured leather; Yellow Lacquer, an explicit expression of imperial virtue; Black Lacquer, a more discreet and versatile choice. Sharply contrasting with the gorgeous opulence of the painted doors, the purity of the wood choice breathes nature into the ambience, evoking a balanced and harmonious feel. Within the same design range, smooth glass doors set the tone for a different mood, tempting viewers to disclose the unseen views hidden behind the surface.

Available in multiple options perfect for both domestic and work spaces, the exquisite Ying collection discloses flawless space transitions, unfolding a fascinating journey of century-old Chinese wisdom and contemporary Italian artisanship.

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Photo Captions

Image 1: Ying collection can customize each door to individual preferences and different interior styles.

Image 2: The exquisite interplay of wood and metal conveys a unique feel, exuding a sense of melodic balance into the ambience.

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Image 3: The door frame is rigorously joined by delicate sǔn mǎo details, subtle contrasting with the sturdy base in dark wooden grooving.

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About Steve Leung

Steve Leung is an international acclaimed architect, interior and product designer born in Hong Kong. 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 in 2016-2020, and ranked Top 20 in overall global ranking in 2020. Our top-notch designs are delivered in more than 100 cities worldwide, 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

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collaborate with international brands for product designs including furniture, bathrooms, kitchens, home accessories and furnishing etc.

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, Sing Yin at W Hong Kong, Ta-ke, Hong Kong, and more.

About Lualdi

Lualdi is an historic Italian design company operating in the field of interior doors, bespoke furniture and contract, founded in 1859 as an artisan joinery and currently managed by the fourth generation of the family.

The move to industrial production began in the sixties thanks to the close symbiosis that had been established with the architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni.

Today, the company works with the world's most important architects, has showrooms in Milan, New York and Miami, and its leadership is recognized all around the world.

The quality of the product and the production processes are long-held values of the company, a manufacturing operation requiring specialized knowledge that combines the quality of traditional craftsmanship with the most advanced industrial production methods. Corporate social responsibility is one of the cornerstones of its philosophy and its daily commitment to environmental protection. The socially and ecologically sustainable use of materials and resources has allowed the company to become FSC® certified.

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