Jean-Michel Gathy gives a superyacht a new interior, while Steve Leung launches a book

Gathy’s signature style and designs span decks 10 to 13 alongside several principal residences and penthouses, presenting a homely, comfortable, smart casual and exclusive yet contemporary atmosphere. Everyone will be able to choose their identity for their residences. For the larger ones, a walk-in wine cellar, cheese room, humidor, safe room, private gym, sauna, steam or many other facilities have been included to create an entire microcosm, a whole life onboard M/Y Njord as residents will be coming home to where the sun sets and the light changes in destinations such as New York, Barcelona, Tokyo, Sydney, The Arctic, Rio, Panama or The Amalfi Coast. Every design thought will consider this aspect.

Other features M/Y Njord have included an impressive array of amenities, including a marina, a yacht and sailing club, an expedition and dive centre and various watercraft. A professional-standard oceanographic research laboratory and a gyroscopic telescope are housed in the top deck observatory. Health, safety and well-being are paramount — the yacht will be equipped with the most advanced medical testing, monitoring and diagnostic equipment.

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Monograph Steve Leung: Designing Asia and Beyond was launched to celebrate Steve Leung Design Group (SLD)’s 25th anniversary. The book is a tribute to Steve’s chronicled design milestones that investigates his personal aspirations as a designer, entrepreneur, pioneering leader and philanthropist in the industry, as well as one of Asia’s most accomplished design practices.

From luxury residential developments, high-end hotels and resorts, and multifaceted restaurant projects, to exclusive product collaborations with internationally acclaimed brands, SLD’s work extends from Hong Kong, China, Asia and the world.

The monograph offers insights into Leung’s human-centred design approach inspired by Asian culture and arts over nearly four decades of practice whilst documenting SLD’s aesthetic development over the years. Structured into seven chapters revolving around different traits of Leung’s personality, the rich texts include interviews with Steve and influential leaders in the field, inviting readers to better understand SLD’s influence in the industry.

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The book also touches upon a time of incredible growth for Hong Kong and Asia, exploring the intertwining between Leung’s success and the rise of the design industry in this part of the world, presented through his perspective and personal anecdotes.