Build Architecture Awards

Build Architecture Awards 2015 93 Directors Philip Tang and Brian Ip talk us through this dynamic and flexible modern design studio. PTang Studio Ltd. is an architectural and interior design firm. The firm is internationally renowned for its flexible, modern design. Hav- ing set up as a sole practitioner, founder and Principal Designer Philip Tang joined forces with business partner and Chief Designer Brian Ip in 2002. Since then, our Hong Kong-based practice has expanded its focus from small residential projects to significant commercial and residential work across Asia, the USA and the Middle East. The studio itself was established in 1997 and engages in diverse scope of projects: ranging from small scale residential, show flat design to large scale commercial works like corporate headquarters and movie launching functions. As a professional consultancy, we engage a wide range of projects in Hong Kong, China, Japan and The UK. Our philosophy is modest and is about ensuring quality and comfort in the designs we provide for our clients. We create spaces bringing out clients the most comfortable atmosphere by understanding their individ- ual preferences. Our company is organized around a series of teams, each of which is managed by experi- enced designer. We believe our aggressive and energetic designers with professional experiences are able to provide the best services for our clients, as they are always striving for perfection and are dedicated to their craft. Seeking for the finest quality and innovations, developing a fresh and unique style that transcends existing boundaries and widens the horizon of design in the visionary future is our aim. Our excellence and quality of work can be reflected from the well-deserved reputation for quality which we have worked hard to establish. Philip is keen to emphasise that the firm differentiates itself from its competitors by always being aware of the individual needs of the client. Where many design practices commit them- selves to a look that is singular and distinct, PTang Studio has mastered a multitude of styles. Whether creating sleek modern interiors or putting a clever spin on a classical Oriental design, the studio’s designers are comfortable working on any interior. This enables a design approach that is resolutely client-led. “We are unique because we look at each project from a different perspective, we don’t have a fixed style. We believe that interior design is for the client, not for us. Individual clients have their own needs and preferences, so we endeavour to enhance what they want, rather than design something that suits our own style. That’s how we work.” Working within a constantly evolving industry means that we need to be ahead of the ever changing trends and fashions. All of the staff at our firm do this by constantly viewing art and keeping up to date with other projects by our competitors, and although we all have dif- ferent opinions when it comes to style, we feel that this is good as it shows our dedication to our work and it makes for a good combination of opinions. Hong Kong is a stunning city, full of great design and architecture which makes for an exciting environment to work. We have a number of competitors in the region but this only spurs us on and provides us with more opportunities to grow as a business. Residential Architects of the Year - China Company: PTang Studio Ltd. Name: Philip Tang & Brian Ip Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.ptangstudio.com Address: Flat 5-6, 4/F, Hopeful Factory Centre, 10-16 Wo Shing Street, Fo Tan, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong Telephone: +852 2669 1577 We feel it is our great honour to receive this award. It is because the firm’s partners and designers work together on all projects, and the input our clients provide based on their own individual needs and priorities, which dictate who should take the principal role on each project and it is this flexibili- ty, along with a talent for a host of design styles, which lies at the heart of the studio’s success. By always ensuring our clients receive the very best our studio can offer, we guarantee that they will always be happy with the service they get from us, which is what makes our studio so successful. In the future, we would be looking to expand our business and grow our knowledge and experience by taking on exciting new projects and working with new clients.