Sheung Wan Herald Volume 3
2017
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Volume 3 of the Sheung Wan Herald, our studio's publication, arrives with a focus on maintaining a cultural, spiritual, and creative balance within our design practice. This issue centres on our studio's immersive journey to Takigahara Farm in Komatsu, Japan, where we engaged in a design exchange hosted by the legendary Teruo Kurosaki. Immersed in the rich craft traditions of Ishikawa prefecture, from visiting sake factories and incense producers to exploring 150-year-old traditional wooden houses, we sought to understand how design can be infinitely thoughtful. This expedition served as a vital healthy journey, where mountain hiking and local produce provided the clarity needed to push our c
Alongside our travels, we are proud to launch new work in watches, lighting, and shelving that has finally moved from development into print. This issue also celebrates a significant milestone within our own team, as Ben marks ten years at the studio: a decade defined by hard work and shared creative growth in Sheung Wan. Looking ahead, we provide a first look at our project to revive the historic Turkish ceramic brand, Gorbon, continuing our commitment to exploring the authentic purpose of design. We invite you to explore this collection of news and eye candy as a reflection of our studio's evolving creative universe.
Mark Welling, Partner
