When Fashion Found Its Counterpart

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Lane Crawford

Makeshift Merchant To Haute Couture


Founded in August 1850 by Thomas Ash Lane and Ninian Crawford, Lane Crawford began as a bamboo-structured shop on the waterfront of Queen’s Road in Hong Kong, known as the place to buy anything from a pin to an anchor. What started as a provisioner for sailors and merchants soon evolved into a destination for couture, craftsmanship, and refined goods. Over time, the brand established itself as a leading department store rooted in curation and cultural influence. Today, Lane Crawford looks to its origins to renew that spirit of discovery, linking its heritage to the evolving landscape of contemporary retail.

Mixed Materials


Our non traditional design vision integrated interactive technology at the core of the guest experience, redefining how visitors explore and interact throughout the space. Art then played an integral role, shaping each area into a gallery-like environment that elevated and refined how merchandise was presented. Upon arrival, guests step into a luminous setting of glass, silver, and sculptural white walls, where contemporary artworks and curated brands coexist. The result is a retail environment where commerce and culture intersect.

Perpetually Novel


Our collaboration was driven by a shared commitment to evolution. Innovative materials were selected to spark curiosity, from heat-sensitive paint that shifts in tone to rotating conveyor-belt sneaker displays and projected runway shows that animate the space. A retail environment that reflects a forward-thinking approach, even before a single item is considered.

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what  we’ve made

Pacific Place 2005

The Pacific Place store marked a pivotal shift toward a more design-conscious retail experience. Spanning 15,000 square feet, the renovation introduced a flexible gallery layout that unites home, technology, fashion, and grooming. A central atrium anchors circulation, with oak, leather, copper, and marble establishing a unified material language. Motion-activated glass walls and sculptural counters bring movement and material clarity, while curated art pieces weave heritage and cultural relevance into a contemporary setting.

IFC Hong Kong 2007

Created to engage a younger, style-focused audience, the 6,000-square-foot IFC Mall store redefines the brand’s presence through a boutique shop model. A material palette of oak, leather, copper, and marble shapes four rooms that rotate with seasonal art installations and curated merchandise displays. Motion-activated video walls, sculptural counters, and a dedicated jewelry salon guide interaction and movement throughout the space. The design introduces a more intimate scale of engagement to invite a new audience.

Beijing Yin Tai Centre 2008

Created for a luxury-focused clientele, this multi-level store reimagines the retail experience as a penthouse setting. Oak, leather, and metal finishes anchor the interior, complemented by polished stone and sculptural details that echo the building’s architectural character. The atrium guides flow and connects retail floors, while modular merchandise displays adapt and shift seasonally. The result is a well-orchestrated environment that merges material precision with curated collective details.

Shanghai Times Square 2014

This 150,000-square-foot flagship marks the brand’s largest retail footprint to date. Designed as a curated home for fashion, accessories, and lifestyle, the store balances scale with intimacy through a sequence of connected rooms. English onyx and limestone convey material restraint complemented by muted neutrals and soft accents of blue and violet. Bespoke fixtures, sculptural forms, and rotating artwork guide movement and create visual connection across each level, shaping a journey with a sense of discovery.

IFC Hong Kong 2015

This 6,000-square-foot store reimagines the retail environment through a layered residential lens, balancing intimacy, adaptability, and material clarity. Each department is defined by finishes of limed oak, laminated wire mesh, copper, and mother of pearl, creating rooms that feel contemporary yet intimate. Womenswear unfolds across four rooms with bespoke fixtures that reference the building’s architectural form, while menswear introduces sculptural details and raw textural finishes. The environment echoes the brand’s evolving design language with quiet confidence.