Lighting tips from Hong Kong designer Andre Fu

Dec 18 , 2017

Interior designer Andre Fu. Photo: SCMP / Jonathan Wong

How to drive the atmosphere

Hong Kong-born, British-educated interior designer Andre Fu instantly shot to fame when the Upper House hotel at Pacific Place opened in 2009 to reveal his contemporary Zen-like interior concepts. He has continued to wow the world with more projects created from his airy design studio on Duddell Street in Central. He shares his views on how lighting can change a space.

Pacific Place Pavilion, a new VIP lounge, is designed by architect Andre Fu and his design studio AFSO.

How important is lighting to a space?

Lighting is a key aspect of any space as it drives the atmosphere.

Has technology created new possibilities in interior lighting?

Indeed, technology has opened up unprecedented possibilities in design, especially in the realms of LED development - the micro-sizing in many LED fittings allows designers to create much more intricate detailing to house lighting than in the days of tungsten filament.

Andre Fu's work for COS showed a new experimental side to the minimalist, elegant, understated aesthetic he is best known for at his hospitality projects like the Upper House hotel in Hong Kong,

What factors should a homeowner consider when making lighting decisions?

I would recommend using many table lamps and floor lamps as they infuse the room with a soft glow and enhance the desired sense of calm.