The Mag

ARTISTREE

ArtisTree 2023 Year in Review: 6 Impactful Moments to Look Back On

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: James Chu, founder of Hashtag B

To celebrate their recent launch in Berkshire House, we grabbed a chat with Hashtag B’s founder James Chu to find out what inspired him to start a bakery and his tips for fellow entrepreneurs.

TALKING POINTS

The Great Farm Feast: Savouring The Earth — Sustainable Dining Reaches Celestial Heights

On 2 and 3 November 2023, Taikoo Place presented Tong Chong Street Market's spectacular annual sustainable culinary event, The Great Farm Feast: Savouring The Earth.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month November 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for November 2023.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Nick Cotton, executive director of Outward Bound Hong Kong, organiser of HK Vertical 1000

Daredevils, assemble! The HK Vertical 1000 is back at Taikoo Place on 24-25 November 2023. We grabbed a chat with Nick Cotton – Outward Bound’s executive director and organiser of HK Vertical 1000 – to get the inside scoop on this exciting challenge.

TALKING POINTS

Ask The Experts: Wellness at Work with Dr Mia Holm of Adventist Medical Centre

We chat to Dr Mia Holm, manager of the Lifestyle Management Centre at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road and Adventist Medical Center – Taikoo Place, to find out more about what we can all do to keep ourselves healthier.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month October 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for October 2023.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Trudy Chan of GO24 Fitness

we spoke to GO24 Fitness’ co-founder Trudy Chan for the lowdown on what inspired her to launch the business, why Taikoo Place was the perfect location to debut ONYX, and get a sneak preview of what GO24 Fitness has in-store for Taikoo Place’s upcoming Wellness Series this autumn.

TALKING POINTS

Every Hour is Happy Hour at Taikoo Place

By focusing on how best to enhance our lives every day of the week, Taikoo Place is ensuring that every hour here is happy hour!

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month September 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for September 2023.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Moying Chap & Everly Cheryl Choi, Blueprint Members

We grabbed the opportunity to chat to two Blueprint members – Moying Chap and Everly Cheryl Choi – to find out why they love working there.

TALKING POINTS

Good Vibes Only: A Positive Way To Work

Ensuring good vibes in the workplace is a serious business and the smartest organisations are waking up to the fact that wellbeing is key. We take a look at some of the initiatives that prioritise positivity at work and chat to a team leader reaping the benefits of an uplifting office culture.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month August 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for August 2023.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: The Cast of “PROJECT AFTER 6: Mou Man Tai” The English Musical

We spoke to six cast members who work at Taikoo Place to learn more about their Mou Man Tai journey.

TALKING POINTS

AI is increasingly common in the world of healthcare. We take a look at how this game-changing technology is revolutionising the way doctors diagnose, treat and manage medical conditions, helping us to live the lives we love for longer.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month July 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for July 2023.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Sarah Fung of HULA

Pre-loved designer fashion paradise HULA has just opened its brand new warehouse space in Taikoo Place – so what better time for us to get to know its powerhouse founder, Sarah Fung?

TALKING POINTS

Delicious Dishes & Drinks to Cool Down with This Summer

Dream of cooler days ahead with our hottest selection of menu temptations from around Taikoo Place – and being only a few footsteps away from the office, you won’t even have to break into a sweat getting there!

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month June 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for June 2023.

PEOPLE PROJECT AFTER 6

Taikoo Place Insiders: Jasper Chan of Julius Baer

Jasper sat with us to talk about her new life at Two Taikoo Place, and explain how she fell into (and in love!) with her new role—and her new neighbourhood.

TALKING POINTS

BOOKS FOR LOVE @ $10 – All Sorted!

Taikoo Place's book-lovers assembled for the 11th year of our annual charity and community outreach event. Volunteers from across the Taikoo Place community – from office tenants to enthusiastic tots – got involved and showcased what our diverse neighbourhood can do for a good cause.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month May 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for May 2023.

TALKING POINTS

“INSIDE: A GREAT PLACE TO BE” Exhibition

As we eagerly watch our Taikoo Place neighbourhood transforming into an even greater place to be, a new roving pop-up exhibition brings us a up-close, enhanced look at the exciting future in store (spoiler alert: get ready for more green!) and the new Taikoo Place App

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Amanda Hyndman of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

Travel, finally, is back. It is a good moment to take stock of where the travel industry is headed after a long pandemic hiatus.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month April 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for April 2023.

ARTISTREE

Behind ArtisTree Selects: Urban Rocks with Polo Bourieau and Alison Pickett

“Understanding sculpture is enjoying a rhythmic choreography of volumes and shapes in matter,” says Hong Kong-based French artist Polo Bourieau.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Natalie Leung of Swire Properties

Build community connections to create this A Great Place To Be with our daily life online and off

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month March 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for March 2023.

ARTISTREE

Your Guide to Appreciating ArtisTree Selects: Urban Rocks

ARTISTREE

Mindful Art: Spaces for Contemplation

Mindfulness is about focusing our attention on the present, and it has a host of benefits for our mental health: reducing stress and feelings of anxiety, improving our memory and cognitive abilities, just to name a few.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Teresa Ko of Freshfields

TALKING POINTS

Towards a sustainable model – and future – for luxury fashion

Future-defining trends in luxury as we strive for a zero-waste world

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month February 2023

Find the latest events, openings and top deals in Quarry Bay for February 2023.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Patricia Wong of Baker McKenzie

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month January 2023

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

ARTISTREE

Days to Remember: A Look Back at ArtisTree’s Highlights in 2022

PROJECT AFTER 6 PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: per se and Wok & Lau of PROJECT AFTER 6: The Pitch 2022

ARTISTREE

Behind the Sounditation Journey with Tsang Man-tung

Finding Pause at the +UP! Better Living Pop-ups

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month December 2022

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS ART & STYLE

Blooming Beautifully–And Originally

Original. Always. In Full Bloom

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Gil Jobic, Justin Tang and chef Andrea Viglioni of Pici

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month November 2022

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Original. Always. – A Great Place To Be

There’s so much happening this autumn in Taikoo Place!

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month October 2022

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Fighting climate change one bite at a time at Tong Chong Street Market

Take a bite off your carbon footprint

PEOPLE FOOD

Taikoo Place Insiders: Alexandre Talpaert of Maison Kayser

A life with bread

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month September 2022

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

ARTISTREE

Your Taikoo Place Wellness Journey Begins Now

Finding time to be at one with yourself and recharging for the days ahead is more important than ever, as our lives hurtle towards the future.

ARTISTREE

Making “Sounds” of A Double Listen Arena

What do music, art and sports have to do with one another?

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Jeffrey Wang and Tony Yu of Hi Tee Golf

TALKING POINTS

Savour the hot summer days with these cool treats

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – August 2022 

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Tong Chong Street Market is back with a Bite… To Change

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Christian Mongendre of TREEHOUSE

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – July 2022 

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – June 2022 

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Embrace the Loop: The Circular Economy is Coming to our Workplace

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Chef Mori Tomoaki

ARTISTREE

Sounds of Our City

Every day, we’re surrounded by many different sounds.

ARTISTREE

Insider Insights: What’s Next for NFT Art?

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have taken the art world by storm over the past year.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Matt Reid of KIN Food Halls

TALKING POINTS

The Pandemic: Breakthroughs & A Path Forward

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – May 2022 

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

PEOPLE

Taikoo Place Insiders: Delphine Lefay and Diego Dultzin Lacoste of OnTheList

TALKING POINTS

De-Mystifying the Metaverse

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – April 2022 

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – March 2022

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

PEOPLE

The Power of Insight with Accenture’s Peony Wu

WELLNESS

Scents for Senses: Aromatherapy for Your Work Day

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – February 2022

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

PEOPLE

The Power of Intelligence with AQUMON’s Kelvin Lei

FOOD

Soul-Warming Soups to Try in Quarry Bay

WELLNESS FOOD

Immunity Boosters to Safeguard Your Health

TALKING POINTS

4 Ways to Share to Kick-Off the Year of the Tiger

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – January 2022

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

Monsters, Inc. for a “Merry GIFTmas” at Cityplaza

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – December 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Smart Ways to Beat Holiday Burnout

CAREER

A Glimpse of the Next-Gen Workspace

PEOPLE

The Power of Rituals with The Porter’s Jared Lawler

TALKING POINTS

Taikoo Place 2021 Yearbook

TALKING POINTS

White Christmas Street Fair 2021: Behind the Scenes with SPPA Apprentices

ARTISTREE

Behind the Scenes with Ivana Wong and Shin Wong – ArtisTree Selects: The Missing Something - The Singing Canvases

ARTISTREE

ArtisTree 2021 in Review: 5 Moments to Look Back On

ARTISTREE

Take Your Time: The Art of Slow Looking

WELLNESS

Urban Oasis: From Food Waste to Food Gain

PEOPLE

The Power of Transparency with Livi Bank’s Michelle Chan

WELLNESS

Responsible Shopping Trends: the Hong Kong Update

Taikoo WIN Mentoring Programme for Senior Women

CAREER

4 Reasons You Need a Mentor for Your Career

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Perfect Matches: Best Coffee and Food Pairings at TCSM

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – November 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

ARTISTREE

Arts for Wellness: Creative Activities for Your Mental Health

TALKING POINTS

Two Taikoo Place: Designing for Connectivity with NBBJ

PROJECT AFTER 6

PROJECT AFTER 6 Returns: Get Ready to Take Part in "Mou Man Tai"

ARTISTREE

+UP! Your Wellness Game at ArtisTree

TALKING POINTS

Step Towards a Sustainable Future – We’re All In!

FOOD

6 Things to Know About The Sixteenth

CAREER

The Do’s and Don’ts of Email Etiquette

ART & STYLE

Customisable Beauty Brands to Try

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – September 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Hong Kong’s Best Doggy Hangouts

WELLNESS

Mental Health Warning Signs You May Have Missed

CAREER

4 Tips to Giving Effective Praise at Work

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – October 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

5 Ways to Live a Low-Carbon Lifestyle

FOOD

Quarry Bay Restaurants You Can Book for Lunch

Neon master Wu Upperhouse X Xmas - by kevinmak

PEOPLE

Local Passion Projects to Inspire You to Start Your Own

ARTISTREE

New Horizons in Hong Kong’s Art Scene

You may think of art exhibitions as serious occasions where you need to dress up and act with poise – and in many cases, you are expected to – but in Hong Kong, some artists have been rethinking the art viewing experience to engage the new generation of audiences.

FOOD

Easy Summer Drinks to Impress

TALKING POINTS

The VR Future Beyond Gaming

ART & STYLE

Colour Theory for Your Home

WELLNESS

Money Matters: Financial Wellness Explained

PEOPLE

The Power of Passion with FWD’s Jeff Wong

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – August 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

FOOD

Classic Local Snacks You Should Try in Quarry Bay

TALKING POINTS

Life Hacks with Leftovers: 4 Ways to Repurpose Food Waste

CAREER

Why It Pays to “PLAY” at Work

WELLNESS

Everyday Habits that are Secretly Harming Your Health

PEOPLE

The Power of Negotiation with Kennedys’ Wilson Tam

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – July 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

PROJECT AFTER 6 ART & STYLE

3 Songs to Blast from the PROJECT AFTER 6 x MOOV Playlist

ART & STYLE

Summer Beauty Boosters

FOOD

Exclusive Experiences to Indulge Your Palate at The Refinery

PEOPLE

The Power of Innovation with IPG MediaBrands’ Ben Kwan

CAREER

Surprising Ways to Build Your Workplace Skills

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – June 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

"Insights from Insiders": Food Entrepreneurs in the Making at TCSM

PEOPLE

The Power of 5G with HKT’s Natalie Chan

Jade Chan - Associate Director, Health Solutions at Aon (One Island East) and mum to two-year-old Ellie and a soon-to-be-born baby girl

PEOPLE TALKING POINTS

Meet Taikoo Place’s Super Mums

CAREER

Team Power: Leveraging on Your Teammates’ Strengths

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – May 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

ART & STYLE

Cool Shades: 5 Fashion Icons and their Sunglasses

Credit: Ms 381233, Henry Rue Collection/SOAS Library, University of London

TALKING POINTS

3 Hidden Treasures that Uncover Quarry Bay’s Past

WELLNESS

The CBD Conversation: All You’ve Wanted to Know

CAREER

Powerful Quotes to Spark Your Creativity

PEOPLE

The Power of Resilience with FTI Consulting’s Andrew Gerrard

TALKING POINTS

Discover Taikoo Place: Where Wellness Takes Centre Stage

TALKING POINTS

Fashion for Good: Responsible Shopping with OnTheList

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – April 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Tea Time at Tong Chong Street Market

TALKING POINTS

Living Green: As Easy As It Gets in Taikoo Place

WELLNESS

Top 5 Scenic Drives in Hong Kong

CAREER

4 Ways to Deliver a Stellar Virtual Presentation

WELLNESS

Waves of Bliss: Feel-Good Sounds that Heal and Relax

PEOPLE

The Power of Beauty with Make Up For Ever’s Teresa Lo

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – March 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS ART & STYLE

Feng Shui Your Home for a Successful Year of the Ox

TALKING POINTS

3,600 Down – and More “To Go”: Tackling Disposable Cups with Muuse

ART & STYLE

6 Beloved Fictional Couples in History

CAREER

5 Expert Tips to Up Your LinkedIn Game

FOOD

New to the Hood: An Eco “Catch” at Taikoo Place

FOOD

New to the Hood: An Eco Coffee “HAVN°” in Taikoo Place

FOOD

Unique Flavours of the Eastern District

PEOPLE

The Power of Collaboration with Reed Smith’s Anthony Woo

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – February 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

5 Unusual New Year’s Traditions from Around the World

PEOPLE

The Future of Fashion with Veronica Li

CAREER TALKING POINTS

Tech Talk: Technology Trends that are Transforming the Workplace

WELLNESS

Expert tips to Power up Your Breakfast

The Executive Centre’s Head of Hong Kong, Nadia Zhu

PEOPLE

The Power of Flexibility with The Executive Centre’s Nadia Zhu

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month – January 2021

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Festive Frenzy: Create Your Own Taikoo Place Holiday Traditions

Hong Kong Instagram Artists to Follow for Inspiration

ART & STYLE

Let’s Craft: Cool Local Instagram Artists to Inspire you

PEOPLE

The Power of Risk with Aon Hong Kong’s Paul Young

WELLNESS

5 Ways to Zen Out in Hong Kong

The Swire Properties team celebrating Pink Friday

TALKING POINTS

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion with the Taikoo Place Community

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: December 2020

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

Travel the World with Coffee at TCSM

TALKING POINTS

Insider Tips to an Easy-Breezy Life at Taikoo Place

ART & STYLE

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Whole Office

FOOD

The Future of Cocktail Culture with Antonio Lai

PEOPLE

The Power of Trust with Mox Bank’s Deniz Güven

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: November 2020

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Community Engagement in Action: Discover Taikoo Place 2020

ART & STYLE

Hong Kong-Based Subscription Boxes for Everyone

CAREER

Motivation Tips to Keep You Going Through It All

Florence speaks at discover taikoo place panel discussion

PEOPLE

The Power of Refreshment with Coca Cola's Florence Yu

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: October

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

WELLNESS

The Future of Wellness with Samantha Wong

TALKING POINTS

Sustainable Living: Fun Challenges for the Whole Office

FOOD

5 Snack Deliveries You Should Try

PROJECT AFTER 6

Online Concerts and More: 6 Reasons You’ll Love PA6 2020

swire archive bonnie sze holding a historical artefact

PEOPLE

The Power of Heritage with Swire HK Archive Service’s Bonnie Sze

contactless lift buttons in taikoo place

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: September

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

FOOD

Cooking up a Business: Three Food Entrepreneurs and Their Stories

one of the shows of See You Soon by Project Roundabout

ART & STYLE

A New Wave of Art Presentation in Hong Kong

different generations of staff in the same workplace

CAREER

Tips for Bridging the Generation Gap in the Workplace

Andrew Tam at Adventist Medical Centre in Taikoo Place

PEOPLE

The Power of Prevention with Adventist's Andrew Tam

ART & STYLE CAREER

Business Attire Do’s and Don’ts

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: August

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

The Future of Diversity with Kayla Wong

CAREER

Meet and Mingle: Expert Tips for Networking Success

PROJECT AFTER 6

Musicians in the House: Catching Up with PROJECT AFTER 6 Family Members

WELLNESS

The Taikoo Place Community’s Secrets to Wellness

PEOPLE

The Power of Caring with Prudential’s Priscilla Ng

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: July

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

What Makes a Great Place?

FOOD

What’s Cooking: Lessons with Five Instagram Chefs

TALKING POINTS

Small Acts, Big Impact: Tips to Greenify Your Workplace

ART & STYLE

Summer Skincare Relief in the Time of a Pandemic

TALKING POINTS

A Shortcut to Investing for Young Professionals

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: June

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

FOOD

The Future of Food with Janice Leung Hayes

FOOD

3 Ways to Lunch “Al Desko” in Quarry Bay

CAREER

The 3 Q’s of Career Success

WELLNESS

Calming Anxiety in Uncertain Times – What Works Best for You?

PEOPLE

The Power of Connection with Facebook’s Jayne Leung

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: May

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

WELLNESS

5 Ways to Wake Up Without Coffee

TALKING POINTS

Know Your Neighbours: Small Businesses Around Taikoo Place

CAREER

Turn the Page: Books to Inspire, Empower, and Educate

ART & STYLE

Locally Designed Work Bags for Your Spring Look

PEOPLE

The Power of Design with Benoy's Trevor Vivian

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: April

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

CAREER

Digital Tools for Professional Development

WELLNESS FOOD

Immunity Boosters to Safeguard Your Health

TALKING POINTS WELLNESS

Mastering Remote Work

ART & STYLE

An Art Walk Through Taikoo Place

PEOPLE

The Power of Responsibility with Pret A Manger's Perry Kwok

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: March

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Building a Better Tomorrow – How the Taikoo Place Community Does It

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

The “It” Foodie Experience at TCSM

ART & STYLE

5 Ways to Create A Relaxing Home

CAREER

The Future of Work: Emerging Workplace Trends

PEOPLE

The Power of Wellness with Mandarin Oriental’s Jeremy McCarthy

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: February

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

WELLNESS

10 Healthy Habits to Stay Fit in 2020

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: January

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

Farm-to-Fork Dining at TCSM

WELLNESS

Reclaim Your Space: 4 Areas to Declutter in Life

ART & STYLE

Scents and Personalities

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

It’s Beer – and Burger – O’Clock at TCSM!

ART & STYLE

5 Clean Beauty Products for Your Skincare Routine

PEOPLE

The Power of Disruption with TBWA's Jan Cho

ART & STYLE

Art at Your Fingertips

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: December

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

CAREER

Bond Boosters – Level Up Your Team Relationships

TALKING POINTS

The Gift of Giving: Where to Volunteer This Holiday Season

CAREER

Holiday Handover Made Smooth and Simple

ART & STYLE

A Gentleman’s Guide to Looking Polished

WELLNESS

Easy mindfulness exercises to find calm and clarity

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

TCSM Returns: Take a coffee break!

PEOPLE

The Power of Community with BCLP's Andrew MacGeoch

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: November

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

FOOD

Quarry Bay’s Best Business Lunch Spots

ART & STYLE

The Perfect Shades: Make Up for Every Occasion

CAREER

Effective Time Management Tips for All

ART & STYLE

Inspiring Documentaries to Catch After Work

PEOPLE

The Power of “Us” with Cedar's Jessica Haigh

The Mag’s "The Power Series” with industry leaders

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: October

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS

Tackle your to-do list in Quarry Bay: Part 2

ART & STYLE

4 Tips to a Refreshed Work Wardrobe this Fall

PEOPLE

The Power of Learning with Baker McKenzie’s Steven Ng

The Mag’s "The Power Series” with industry leaders

FOOD

Throwback Treats from Around the World

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: September

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

CAREER

Body Language at Work: Do’s and Don’ts

TALKING POINTS FOOD

The Mag Summer Lunchbox Contest: The winners are in!

FOOD

Best Brews: Top Coffee Drinks in Quarry Bay

ART & STYLE

Rain kit essentials for the stormy season

CAREER

Expert tips to ace your next job interview

PEOPLE

The Power of Culture with RPC's Kate Gregg

The Mag’s "The Power Series” with industry leaders

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: August

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

WELLNESS

Hit mid-year reset with these bucket list travel experiences

FOOD

The Mag’s Summer Specials – Exclusive deals just for you!

PEOPLE

The Power of Direction with Bupa's Angus Slater

The Mag’s "The Power Series” with industry leaders

WELLNESS TALKING POINTS

Beyond 9-to-5 with Discover Taikoo Place

A look-back at the Discover Taikoo Place campaign in May.

TALKING POINTS

Turning your passion into profit

Certain hobbies have proven to be profitable alternatives to traditional investments.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: July

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

PEOPLE

The Power of Experience with JLL’s Jennifer Henderson

The Mag’s "The Power Series” with industry leaders

FOOD

Beat the Heat with Invisible Kitchen’s Executive Chef Tom Burney

Here're some healthy alternatives for this summer.

ART & STYLE

Top 5 tech accessories for fashion – and function

Just because gadgets are functional doesn’t mean they have to be boring.

ART & STYLE WELLNESS

After hours fun: top post-work events in June

A list of events that will help you unwind after a long day – or to extend it altogether.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: June

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS WELLNESS

5 Reasons to Discover Taikoo Place This Month

CAREER

Smart Ways to Boost Communication at Work

FOOD

Quarry Bay’s best late night eats after work

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: May

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

PROJECT AFTER 6

Why make music? Musicians share how it changes their lives

PEOPLE

The Power of Movement with H-Kore's Vanessa Valenzuela

The Mag’s new “The Power Series” with industry leaders

PEOPLE CAREER

Two entrepreneurs share their journeys to success

Entrepreneurs Thomas Fung and Karen Chiang tell us about their journeys from zero to hero.

WELLNESS

How to get better sleep

Two experts share with you a few hacks.

TALKING POINTS

Tackle your to-do list: a Quarry Bay directory

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: April

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

ART & STYLE

We ask, you share: It’s all about books

People who still read share about this beneficial habit.

FOOD

4 easy prep-and-pack lunchbox ideas

Inspirations to suit your taste, dietary needs and wallet.

PEOPLE

The Power of the Arts with Swire Properties' Fiona Ma

The Mag’s new “The Power Series” with industry leaders

FOOD

A Taste of Home Away from Home

Discover the authentic international eats in town…

TALKING POINTS WELLNESS

Working parents’ guide to maximising the weekend

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: March

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

ART & STYLE

The art of accessorising

Give yourself an added air of confidence, in any occasion

WELLNESS

Seek out new challenges and become a better you!

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Return to your roots: top chefs cook local at Tong Chong Street Market

Six Hong Kong top chefs will share their culinary prowess with local produce this February.

CAREER

Perks that work: our office wellbeing wish list

What would help to improve your work life?

ART & STYLE

Can’t wait for Art Month? Start with these shows in February

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: February

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS ART & STYLE

7 alternate ways to spend Valentine’s Day

These celebrations will let you take it up a notch in 2019.

ART & STYLE CAREER

We ask, you share: music at work, anyone?

Hear what the workers in Taikoo Place have to say about this.

PEOPLE TALKING POINTS

Office Feng Shui for the Year of the Dog

There is a common misconception that applying feng shui to...

ART & STYLE

OOTD: Taikoo Place

It only makes sense that Taikoo Place, an commercial hub fu...

TALKING POINTS

One Taikoo Place is just the beginning

Hong Kong is waking up to Taikoo Place as an office hub wi...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: February

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and opening...

TALKING POINTS

The stories behind Eastern District street names

Have you ever wondered how some of Hong Kong's streets got...

PEOPLE ART & STYLE

Paintings by emerging artist Nicholas Johnson give life to Taikoo Place’s The Refinery

Taikoo Place is more than an office complex. It is a commu...

PEOPLE TALKING POINTS

Looking Ahead: What the people want

It’s that time again when we stop, take a look back ...

PEOPLE

The Great Room: co-working gets classy

Co-founder of The Great Room shares the company's aspirations and their new space in One Taikoo Place

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: January

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and opening...

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Tong Chong Street Market: Winter Warmers

Brrrr, it’s getting cold outside, so let us bundle u...

TALKING POINTS FOOD

Eye-catching eco-friendly utensils (all at Tong Chong Street Market!)

It has become trendy to bring your own tote bag when groce...

PEOPLE FOOD

Interview with Jou Sun Founder Jessica Lam: Making local produce easily accessible

Although Tong Chong Street Market (TCSM) has expanded over...

WELLNESS

Top 5 outdoor activities on the Eastside

Now that the weather has cooled off, it’s...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: December

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and opening...

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Tong Chong Street Market Pot Festival

The launch of the revamped Tong Chong Street Market (TCSM)...

ART & STYLE

Give the gifts people want

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and also th...

TALKING POINTS

Fireboat Alexander Grantham

Photography by Mike Pickles You might know about wo...

PEOPLE CAREER

Open Discussion: All views are my own

Within the context of your career, social media can be a d...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: November

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and opening...

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

Tong Chong Street Market: Coffee Festival

Swire Properties has again teamed up with social enterpris...

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

Tong Chong Street Market Returns with New Food Vendors

Taikoo Place's Tong Chong Street Market is becoming one of...

ART & STYLE

Top 5 Coolest Shops in the Eastern District

Central, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok may be Hong Kong's...

PEOPLE

Meet Joseph Nejman, an entrepreneur at Blueprint

Swire Properties supports innovation through the accelerat...

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

Healthy Eating with top chefs May Chow and Saito Chau

Hong Kong-based chefs May Chow of Little Bao and Saito Chau of John Anthony are experimenting with meat-free alternatives to give a healthy spin to traditional dishes.

TALKING POINTS

Blueprint: bigger, better and bolder than ever

If you’ve ever walked around the 2/F floor of Dorset...

CAREER

Feng Shui Your Way to Career Success

Feng shui master Key Tsang shares how to boost your luck in the Year of the Pig.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: October

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and opening...

ART & STYLE

Head-to-toe relaxation

After hunching over your desk all day, it’s time for...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: January

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

PEOPLE FOOD

2017 Hong Kong Aeropress Champion - Alfred Kwok

More and more, millennials are choosing to forgo the corpo...

FOOD

A new wave of Taikoo cool: % Arabica opens in Monster Mansion

% Arabica shares their vision for the new branch in Monster Mansion, Quarry Bay.

FOOD

The Demon Chef adds his fury to Korean cuisine

Alvin Leung, known as the Demon Chef, has always pushed li...

ART & STYLE

Hit refresh on your style: be fashionable in 2019

Fashionista Angus Lui and Sarah Fung share their tips on stylish looks and the latest trends

ART & STYLE

Top 4 art spaces on the East Side

Art and cultural spaces aren’t in abundance in Hong ...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: December

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TALKING POINTS PEOPLE

Building the Future with Guy Bradley, Chief Executive, Swire Properties

An office complex is about more than the steel and glass buildings: it impacts tens of thousands of people, whether they work there or live nearby.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: September

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo P...

PEOPLE

Discovering secret talents in Quarry Bay

The Quarry Bay and Taikoo communities are full of talented people.

ART & STYLE

Your Christmas gift-giving horoscope: ideas based on their zodiac signs

Can astrology help you choose gifts for your friends and family this year?

PEOPLE

Gary Vaynerchuk’s five steps for a successful startup

Swire Properties’ co-working space, Blueprint, recen...

ART & STYLE

Think outside the cubicle: The world's top 10 coolest office spaces

FOOD

Soup for the soul

Soup is one of the most defining dishes in Cantonese cuisi...

PROJECT AFTER 6

Hong Kong Singer AGA and Adrian Fu discuss their music and the busking life

You might have noticed the giant orange microphone near th...

CAREER

Last-minute office Christmas parties

Planning a company Christmas party?

FOOD

5 Best Japanese restaurants

Who doesn’t love Japanese cuisine? Luckily, o...

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Fun and food: don’t miss Hong Kong’s sustainable Sunday market

ART & STYLE

Help your skin work overtime

Working around the clock for a demanding job in a heavily ...

TALKING POINTS

Who’s not into an evening to chill out and expand your social circle?

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: August

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo P...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: November

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

Pop-up Farmers' Stall in Taikoo Place

Taikoo Place is here to expand your culinary horizons with...

PEOPLE

Just move! Tips from an expert on keeping your body in top form

Office workers spend hours each day sitting at their desks, which can cause a wide range of ailments and injuries.

TALKING POINTS

Low on budget, short on time: end-of-year getaways for your remaining annual leave

You’ve had a long year of working in the office, and you deserve a break.

PROJECT AFTER 6

PROJECT AFTER 6: Busking with Robynn & Kendy

Robynn Yip and Kendy Suen know a thing or two about live, ...

FOOD

ABC Cooking Studio: The popular cooking class studio comes to Cityplaza

Gain a deeper understanding of Japanese cuisine by enrol...

ART & STYLE

Male grooming tips from dapper gents at The Barber Shop

Autumn is finally here, and it means the festive party season is soon upon us.

PEOPLE

A day in the life: Asman Ali, Senior Manager at Aegon

Getting to know your colleagues and other members of you...

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Single Origin Beans

This year, the Tong Chong Street Market Coffee Festival has gathered a variety of single origin beans from Africa and Central America, from countries such as Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya, Guatemala, Peru, Brazil and Rwanda, and among them, the champion of World Coffee Roasting Championship.

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Black Coffee

This “black liquid” seems simple enough, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a wealth of knowledge within: from the processing of coffee green beans, to the degree of bean roasting, these factors can certainly affect the flavours of the coffee beans when consumed by customers.

FOOD

Champion bartender Samuel Kwok is going to the Diageo World Class Finals

The competition was fierce, but mixologist Samuel Kwok fro...

ART & STYLE

Dress your desk

Hongkongers spend on average 50 hours a week at work, so it’s worth t...

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

White Coffee

White coffee is definitely Hong Kongers’ favourite coffee drink, with Flat White and Latte amongst the most popular, but do you know the difference between them?

TALKING POINTS

5 historical hotspots in the Eastern District

Many of us that spend time living and working in Taikoo ...

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

Trendy Coffee Drinks

Coffee is definitely not high brow, as long as you stay innovative and blend it with interesting ingredients, you can create interesting and appealing flavours, even friends who claim they hate the bitterness of coffee will think otherwise and give it a try.

FOOD TONG CHONG STREET MARKET

From Seed to Cup

You’re sitting in the coffee shop, watching the barista expertly grind and press the coffee beans into powder, before putting it into the coffee machine for extraction. And slowly the fragrant coffee flows to the cup.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: July

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo P...

PROJECT AFTER 6

Taikoo Place Has Got Talent!

For those who work in Taikoo Place, have you noticed the m...

PEOPLE PROJECT AFTER 6

Get a life: for Swire Properties and DBS Bank, music is one way to balance the workday

What’s a better way to spend your lunch hour? Swire Properties certainly has an answer.

ART & STYLE

Know your activewear technology

It’s summer – the time to get out, work up a s...

FOOD

We ask, you share: What’s for lunch?

It’s lunchtime, your stomach is grumbling, but you can’t pinpoint exactly what would satisfy your cravings.

TALKING POINTS

Top 5 Instagram hotspots

It’s that time of the day again when...

PROJECT AFTER 6

PROJECT AFTER 6: Busking continues in October

“You learn so much when you get out there and experience more gigs opposed to just sitting behind a computer,” says singer-songwriter Adrian Fu, who will be participating as a performer for the second time at this year’s PROJECT AFTER 6: BUSKING.

PEOPLE

McDonald’s Hong Kong CEO talks technology, healthier eating and the battle on straws

Randy Lai, CEO of McDonald’s in Hong Kong, is a well of impressive statistics about the fast food chain.

PEOPLE

A day in the life: Cindy Marilyn, group fitness instructor at Pure Fitness PCCW Tower

They’re those rare creatures who live among us, pr...

FOOD

Cheers@Taikoo Place: World Class Competition pop-up bar

Need of a stiff drink to take the edge off your workweek? ...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: October

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

ART & STYLE

Fashion face-off: power suits vs. business casual

Dress for success. It’s a common phrase that we hear...

ART & STYLE

Your office emergency kit: be prepared with our list of essentials

We’ve all been there. You ask around in the office for something you need immediately – painkillers, for example – only to be turned down by your colleagues one after another.

ART & STYLE

Office makeover: we gave two Taikoo Place professionals edgy, new looks

Looking smart and sharp doesn't mean you have to adhere to boring clothing.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: June

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo P...

PROJECT AFTER 6

Meet PROJECT AFTER 6 buskers: Urban RnB group Dusty Bottle and the September line-up

The buskers have been chosen!

WELLNESS

Top five lunchtime workouts in Quarry Bay

Working out during your lunch break is a great way to stay fit, make the most of your time and ease the pressures of the working day.

TALKING POINTS

The Loop spotlights sustainability

Some of us might be curious about what’s happening...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: September

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

CAREER

Top five sporty indoor team-building activities in Hong Kong

Sometimes you can feel distant from your co-workers even if ...

FOOD

The best happy hours you’ve never heard of

Rather than elbow your way through to the busiest bars, here are some lesser-known haunts near Taikoo Place to get a post-work drink with your colleagues.

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: May

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at Taikoo Pla...

ART & STYLE TALKING POINTS

6 New Apps Travellers Need Now

Digital-savvy travellers don’t need a smartphone full of gimmicky app...

PEOPLE

Aedas Interiors Executive Director Greg Farrell shares his philosophy behind good design

Interior designer Greg Farrell knows a lot about designing for a local context and making sure spaces are not merely pretty but also functional.

FOOD WELLNESS

Healthiest Food Trends for 2017

Forget rainbow foods, move over quinoa, so long kale. The newest heart-he...

TALKING POINTS WELLNESS

Morning Rituals of 7 Successful People

The early bird gets the worm. We’ve all heard the saying, but the t...

WELLNESS

5 Office workouts to beat the blues

Office workouts may seem awkward but if you’re trying to watch out for your health, the slight embarrassment is worth it. We’ve asked Pure Fitness trainer Ben Chuang to come up with five easy exercises you can do at the office.

WELLNESS TALKING POINTS

Bucket-list Marathons

Whether you’re looking for adventure, excitement or sightseeing, ther...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: August

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openings at the Taikoo Place community.

PROJECT AFTER 6

Rockstress Ellen Loo teams up with PROJECT AFTER 6: Busking to bring undiscovered talent together

PROJECT AFTER 6: BUSKING is starting up again and waiting for talented office workers from all over Hong Kong to join in the fun, connect with other passionate musicians and learn from artists like rock star Ellen Loo.

FOOD

Restaurant Review - TokyoLima

SETTING [RATING: 3.5/5] TokyoLima is located within a commercial building ...

PEOPLE

Interview with Heidi Nam, General Manager of Campbell Soup Asia Limited

Campbell Soup is such an iconic brand that it needs no introduction. Sooni ...

TALKING POINTS

Reasons to join The Refinery, Taikoo Place’s members’ club

If you haven’t been to Taikoo Place’s swanky members’ club, The Refinery, you should.

FOOD

We scream for ice cream: top places near Taikoo Place

The humidity is suffocating, and the summer heat is beating down on us. It’s the perfect excuse to cool down with a refreshing scoop of ice cream. Here are our top picks for the creamy treat around the Taikoo Place area.

PEOPLE ART & STYLE

Is The Digital Age Killing Art?

The art scene is changing, says Alex Errera Parting with tens of thousan...

FOOD

Restaurant Review - Dim Sum Library

SETTING [RATING: 3/5] Conveniently surrounded by retail shops within the h...

TALKING POINTS

The Mag 101 – Get to know your must-read online lifestyle magazine

The Mag is something for you, no matter if you are working in Taikoo Place or Central. But what you might not know are the exact reasons why we started...

FOOD WELLNESS

Embracing Flexitarianism

Can’t do vegetarian? How about flexitarian? This food trend is a ma...

PROJECT AFTER 6

Here's what Christian Yang and AGA have to say about PROJECT AFTER 6

"Landlords by their very nature don't care," says celebrity chef Christian Yang. "They just want ...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: July

The Revamp of The Mag - We ask. You Share. We tell. You Share.Our online magazine has a new look to enhance your reading experience. The point is to

TALKING POINTS

“Taikoo Place: A Transformation That Continues” Exhibition Unveils at One Island East

If you’re walking through the office lobbies in Taikoo Place, you wil...

TALKING POINTS CAREER

Celeb Entrepreneurs

It may come as a surprise, but there are plenty of celebrity entrepreneur...

ART & STYLE

Fresh Summer Hairdos

Summer humidity has hit our sub-tropical island city and it's causing havoc to our hair. But have no fear, top hairstylist Dior Tsoi ...

WELLNESS

5 Breath-taking Hong Kong Hikes

With the advent of blissfully cooler weather, it’s time to take you...

PEOPLE FOOD

Enjoy the simple pleasures in life with Shadow Kwan

Achieving a peace of mind takes a lot of work and no one would know that better than Simply Pleasure (aka SP) owner ...

PEOPLE ART & STYLE

Can office art change a company's vibe and culture?

FTI, a business advisory firm specialising in finance and restructuring and one of Taikoo Place's newest tenants...

FOOD

10 Things You Should Know About Luke Nguyen and His New Hong Kong Restaurant

The Vietnamese chef shares his views on refining street food in a restauran...

TALKING POINTS ART & STYLE

The Oscar Contenders

With the Oscar nominees in and the countdown to the annual Academy Awards...

FOOD

Sugar (Bar.Deck.Lounge) at EAST hotel just got sweeter with a fresh renovation

If you’re looking to chase a gorgeous, panoramic view of Hong Kong's sunset, Sugar (Bar.Deck.Lounge) has long been a hotspot ...

PEOPLE ART & STYLE

Jimmy Choo on Princess Diana and the Importance of Presentation

We talk with the legendary designer about style, shoes and the importance o...

FOOD

Restaurant Review - Frantzén’s Kitchen

SETTING [RATING: 4/5] Taking up prime position on the corner where the str...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: June

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openi...

FOOD

Restaurant Review - Dragon Noodles Academy

SETTING [RATING: 3.5/5] Dragon Noodles Academy (DNA) takes its...

WELLNESS FOOD

It’s Good to Go Green

It’s time to ring in the New Year with a greener conscience. Most ...

PEOPLE

COO of BNP Paribas APAC Philippe talks technology, sustainability and diversity

Many of BNP Paribas' staff are new to the Taikoo Place nei...

ART & STYLE

A Gentleman’s Guide to Hong Kong: The Social Spaces to be Seen In

We look at Hong Kong’s oldest, grandest and most exclusive clubs and ...

FOOD

Hakka fare gets a fine dining upgrade at The Refinery

Hakka cuisine is often seen as a form of simple, rustic Ch...

CAREER ART & STYLE

The winners are in: our competition to find the most creative desks

We wanted to find the most fun, creative and well-decorated ...

TALKING POINTS

How to Give Back to Your Local HK

With all the delights and excesses of Christmas behind us, it is time to lo...

PEOPLE

Interview with Colin Grant, CEO of The Pure Group

From a single yoga studio in Hong Kong with just two teachers in 2002, the ...

ART & STYLE CAREER

Work ready makeup

Makeup can be a drag, especially in the morning when you...

ART & STYLE

5 Art Exhibitions to Beat the Winter Blues

As the year draws to a close, ward off the winter chill with these hot art ...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: May

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and openi...

WELLNESS

7 Best Workouts for your Best Self in 2017

Fitness is no longer about figures, it’s about fulfillment. What w...

PEOPLE ART & STYLE

Find Love Buy: The New Shopping Site You Need to Know

Gemma Soames and Tamsin Bradshaw chat with us about the challenges of setti...

FOOD

Organic, delicious and made in Hong Kong

“The quality of our watermelons is superior to Japan...

PEOPLE

The beauty of tea

What’s not to love about tea? It’s full of ant...

ART & STYLE

10 Nifty Gadgets for Any Christmas Wishlist

For anyone who's looking for something a bit more singular this holiday sea...

FOOD

Restaurant Review: Commissary

After the success of openings featuring exotic Asian cuisines at Mak Mak an...

PEOPLE ART & STYLE

Remi Rough: The artist behind Quarry Bay MTR’s new installation

He used to do graffiti at subway stations without permissi...

ART & STYLE

6 Beauty Essentials You Need in Your Gym Bag

Look your best in and out of the gym with these beauty products that give y...

TALKING POINTS

Paying to the Crowd

The millions of people who have contributed to past crowdfunded projects ha...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: April

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and opening...

TONG CHONG STREET MARKET FOOD

Great Food, Good Practices at Tong Chong Street Market

Known for being the culinary destination for gourmets as well as for anyone...

FOOD

Cantonese fine dining - Catching up with the chefs of The Refinery

“I just love to eat; that’s why I got into the...

TALKING POINTS ART & STYLE

Why Hong Kong Needs More Public Art

When statues of naked men appeared across Central last year, perched on the...

PEOPLE

Up Close with Don Taylor, Swire Properties’ Director, Office

Photography by Jason Capobianco Styling by Tasha Ling D...

FOOD

Cheap, Delicious Eats in the Eastern District

What’s for lunch? Eastern District is home to a rang...

PEOPLE CAREER

Workplace wish lists

What would make your workplace more enjoyable? We canvass ...

FOOD PEOPLE

Mr & Mrs Fox’s new executive chef Alfredo is raising the bar for Taikoo Place’s food scene

‘When you look at a pork chop and when I look at a p...

PEOPLE

An Interview with BLP’s Bob Charlton

Leading law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) is the first major legal pla...

PEOPLE

Digital Marketer & Rower Candy on the Race Between Corporate Life and Professional Sport

Candy Wong has the work-life balance down to a fine art. Set aside a top di...

WELLNESS TALKING POINTS

Must-join Workshops in the Eastern Districts

Lately, we’re seeing more creative activities croppi...

FOOD

Four Power Breakfasts in Quarry Bay

It’s much easier (and frankly tastier) to face a hefty work day with ...

PEOPLE

Ringo Ng of HKT talks about how the company’s Smart Living is a people business

ART & STYLE

How to Bag a Top Designer Handbag Investment

We have to hand it to handbags: they’ve gone from a humble home for...

TAIKOO THIS MONTH

Taikoo This Month: March

Featuring this month’s top deals, events and opening...

FOOD

10 Places to Go for Your Cup of Joe

Whether you’re the type of person who needs a morning hit of caffeine...

PROJECT AFTER 6

PROJECT AFTER 6: The Buskers!

By Arthur Tam The much anticipated PROJECT AFTER 6: The Buskers has ar...

PROJECT AFTER 6

PROJECT AFTER 6: The Buskers! (September ones!)

By Arthur Tam August saw the debut of PROJECT AFTER 6: The Buskers&...

TALKING POINTS

Your Travel Bucket List: The Best Places to Visit Each Month of the Year

Everyone aspires to see the world, but that’s easier said than done f...

TALKING POINTS WELLNESS

The Work-life Equation

Our columnist believes achieving a healthy work-life balance will benefit...

TALKING POINTS

The Umbrella Etiquette Manifesto

WELLNESS

Verm City

TALKING POINTS

Debuting Digital Platforms

With social media and digital marketing constantly evolving to communicate ...

WELLNESS

Woodside Biodiversity Education Centre: A charming lunchtime excursion

TALKING POINTS CAREER

How to be More Productive at Work

Time management strategies and nifty email tricks are useful tools if you...

ARTISTREE

Style Stage: When Fashion and Performing Arts Collide

The border between fashion and art has never been clear – and it’s even more unclear on stage and on screen, where costumes play an essential part in performances.

ARTISTREE

Leading the Way: 3 Local Female Creatives on Women in the Arts

Women have come a long way since the 19th century, when they were perceived as “the weaker sex” whose rightful place was in the home.

ARTISTREE

Stay in the Know: Art Trends You Should Follow in 2021

Though our lives may have slowed down, the art world has never stopped moving.

ARTISTREE

Let’s Discuss! Art, Technology and Consumerism with Art Unchained

We all know how digital technology keeps us all connected nowadays. But how does this affect the art world?

ARTISTREE

Art Unchained: What’s It Like to be Drawn by Robots?

Meet 5RNP, five robots created and programmed by French artist Patrick Tresset for the live media art installation, Human Study #1, 5RNP, as part of Art Unchained.

ARTISTREE

Dancing in and out of the Bubble

In a Taikoo Place hallway, a dancer engulfed by a giant bubble leaps into sight, taking two timid steps before breaking into a bold yet graceful dance.

ARTISTREE

Dance into the Digital Era with CCDC

There are many reasons to enjoy the performing arts – it offers an escape to inspire, uplift and, in a way, keep us in a healthy balance.

ARTISTREE

Top Shows to Catch at the CCDC Digital Dance Season

2020 might have been a challenging year, but even with social distancing in place, we can still find joy and inspiration in the arts as they leap onto the digital stage.

ARTISTREE

Art Unchained: A Digital Revolution in the Art World

Technological innovations have been transforming almost every aspect of our lives, and now, they’re also shaking up the art world.

ARTISTREE

Immersive Experiences to Snap ‘n’ Share

Exhibitions and museums used to be sacred places: no food, no photos, and definitely no touching of the works. With the rise of Instagram...

ARTISTREE

Virtual Culture

The world’s leading museums, galleries and theatres may have temporarily closed their doors in the days of social distancing, but art lovers need not panic.

ARTISTREE

Healing Art: Combating Anxiety with Art

Anxiety was identified as the world’s number one mental health concern in the 2019 World Economic Forum. While it’s an inevitable part of life, there is a powerful, easily accessible tool to help us cope with it: art.

ARTISTREE

Art Unchained: The Future of Art is Now

Just as inventions like portable paint tubes revolutionised the way paintings were made, modern technology is also reshaping today’s art world – but how?

ARTISTREE

Finding Balance through Dance and Circus Arts with Yoann Bourgeois

Something unusual is happening in Taikoo Place this week: a graceful, human-sized roly poly comes to life in the lobbies; then a couple step onto a one-legged platform, moving around carefully to find their footing.

ARTISTREE

Discover the world of dance with National Dance Company Wales

Entering ArtisTree is like going into a different world – this week, NDCWales will...

ARTISTREE

A Bite of Inspiration: Collaborative lunchtime open rehearsals

Collaborative lunchtime open rehearsals with Panta Rei Danseteater and two local dance troupes...

ARTISTREE

Dancing through spaces with Hook Dance Theatre

Most Hongkongers can relate to the feeling of being cooped up in a city tha...

ARTISTREE

5 Ways to Move with ArtisTree Selects: Moving Pieces

Have you ever watched someone dance and then found yourself bopping along? ...

ARTISTREE

Kids or no kids? Ad Infinitum attempts to answer the question

Every couple will at some point ask the question: Should we have children? ...

ARTISTREE

If Not Me, Who?: Behind the scenes with Lindsey McAlister

“If not me, who? If not now, when?” asks Lindsey McAlister in h...

ARTISTREE

What to know before you go – ArtisTree Selects: Theatre Bites

Expect to laugh and learn as you delve into the world of performing arts wi...

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Why you should add a little drama to your life

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Find Your Way Through Art

Have you ever come across an artwork – an abstract painting, perhaps,...

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5 Reasons Not to Miss Urban Playgrounds

What would you do if the city became a giant playground? French st...

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Chef Mike Bagale on the crowning jewels of fashion and food

Highly stylised, visually striking, thought provoking – the realms ...

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Meet the trend prophet: an interview with groundbreaking image-maker Nick Knight

It has almost been a decade since the passing of Alexander McQueen, one of ...

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Off the page: fashion photography as you’ve never seen before

Seductive, beautiful, surreal and realistic. These are a few words ...

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Designing through play at ESKYIU PLAYKITS

ESKYIU To Work. Play – and design. To multi-disciplinary arch...

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ESKYIU PLAYKITS: Designing the C-Suite Dialogues

ESKYIU To Marisa Yiu and Eric Schuldenfrei, curators of ESKYIU PLAY...

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Visible Beauty: POLA Beauty launches B.A Eye Zone Cream at ArtisTree

Since 1929, prestigious Japanese beauty brand POLA has been introdu...

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Dyson launches its virally popular Airwrap™ at ArtisTree

The international beauty world has been abuzz since Dyson started...

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ESKYIU PLAYKITS: MUSIC and PLAY

Pieces of Eight – 八音 is the creation of children who are now grown up, and who are inviting us to play again.

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10 Ways to Play at ESKYIU PLAYKITS

If all you’ve been doing is working and not playing, it’s time ...

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iCoDaCo and the Art of Collaboration

When it comes to choreographing a new dance work, what’s most...

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The world’s a stage: ArtisTree Open Rehearsals with iCoDaCo

By Amanda Sheppard What does “transformation” mean...

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ArtisTree Open Rehearsal Series 2018: The Review

By Arthur Tam The ArtisTree Open Rehearsals Series launched to...

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A Bite of Inspiration: Introducing the ArtisTree Open Rehearsal Series 2018

What do you normally do during your lunchtime? A quick bite with fr...

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The Heart of your Quarry of Art

Art is unexpected. Surprising. Intriguing. Inspiring. And it&rsquo...

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The Art of (Open) Rehearsals

As theatregoers, we only ever expect to watch a perfect show. But i...

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Speaking Scores: What’s It Like To Be Songs Without Words?

In the Speaking Scores series, we interview inanimate musical scores to get...

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Speaking Scores: What’s It Like To Be Stripsody?

In the Speaking Scores series, we interview inanimate musical score...

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Notating Beauty That Moves: Exhibition Highlights

Notating Beauty That Moves, which takes place at the new ArtisTree ...

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Exploring Notation: Samson Young’s Journey

“I’ve always been fascinated by the visual aspect of musical sc...

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Speaking Scores: What’s It Like To Be Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?

In the Speaking Scores series, we interview inanimate musical scores to get...

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A Meeting of Minds: Samson Young and Yang Yeung on Notating Beauty That Moves: Music at an Exhibition

Can you listen to music with you eyes? Artist and composer Samson Yeung and...

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Guardian of treasures: meet the Magritte collector

By Amanda Sheppard For Isy-Gabriel Brachot, passion wasn’t...

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Making sense of surrealism – an art professor on deciphering Magritte

By Amanda Sheppard The art world can be a daunting one to vent...

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Behind the Images with Chief Curator Xavier Canonne

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt For a surrealist expert, author and acad...

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The Revealing Image: Behind the Show

By Amanda Sheppard When looking at a piece of artwork, you’...

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Meet René Magritte

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt You’re probably familiar with Ren&eacut...

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Behind the Lens: 20th Century Surrealist Photography and Cinema

By Amanda Sheppard It wouldn’t be correct to call photography a ...

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To see, or not to see? Introducing the Surrealists

By Amanda Sheppard Melting clocks, abstract landscapes, bowler hats, a...

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The Tintin Miniseries: Tintin and Current Events

By Amanda Sheppard Tintin and Politics Hergé, Tint...

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The Tintin Miniseries: Tintin and Hergé’s Narrative Style

By Amanda Sheppard Tintin and Comedy For Tintin’s creator, na...

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Must-Sees at “THE WORLD OF TINTIN”

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt The HOCA Foundation, in collaboration with Th...

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When Comics Mirror Society

By: Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt On comics, literary theorist Edward Said w...

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The Tintin Miniseries: Tintin Versus His Villains

By Amanda Sheppard Meet the Man of Many Identities: Roberto Rastapop...

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The Tintin Miniseries: Tintin and His Sidekicks

By Amanda Sheppard Tintin and Snowy The vim to his vigour, the ...

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Meet the ‘Tintinologist’: interview with Michael Farr

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt One of the most iconic comic book heroes of...

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Around the World with Tintin

By Amanda Sheppard Tintin’s adventures bring him to all four c...

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What’s He All About? Tintin 101

By Amanda Sheppard The loveable teen with the trademark quiff and an...

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Hergé: The Man Behind Tintin

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt Few cartoonists have sold more than 230 mil...

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Freespace at Taikoo Place: An Acrobat Evening with David Chong

By Emily Chu An evening at the theatre usually involves a traditiona...

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Freespace at Taikoo Place: When Man Meets Machine with Antony Hamilton

By Amanda Sheppard Few would strive to replicate the precision and i...

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Freespace at Taikoo Place: Behind the lens at ON VIEW: HONG KONG with Sue Healey

By Amanda Sheppard To most, attending a performance is a singular, u...

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Freespace at Taikoo Place: Pulling Strings with Lula del Ray’s Julia Miller

By Amanda Sheppard They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but...

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Freespace at Taikoo Place: Tim Crouch and His Malvolio

Tim Crouch is not afraid to face the mob. Articulate and outgoing, the British-born performer brings I, Malvolio to Freespace at Taikoo Place

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Freespace for Everyone

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt Freespace at Taikoo Pla...

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Rising Star: Bassoonist Tommy Liu Tung-bo

By Emily Chu In ArtisTree’s Rising Star seri...

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ArtisTree Voices: Hong Kong Needs More Arts Education

ArtisTree Voices features Hong Kong’s arts and culture experts ...

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Rising Star Series: Drummer Julian Pahor

In ArtisTree’s Rising Star series, we celebrate exciting emerging...

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Art, Arthouse and ArtisTree

Hong Kong’s love of cinema is undeniable. For decad...

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Life is Art: A pop-up cinema at ArtisTree

ArtisTree continues to bring you the best of what Hong Kong’s art...

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The Beat Goes On: interview with drummer Nate Wong

For Nate Wong, drumming has been a lifelong obs...

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Know Your Rhythms

The most versatile of instruments, drums encompass a myriad of styles...

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A celebration of rhythm: the Hong Kong International Drummer Festival

What links drumming and Hong Kong? Lots, it turns out. From reggae...

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Royals rehearsals: CCDC, The Little Prince and ArtisTree

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt “Dance can create magic if it hap...

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Designing ArtisTree: A Space Odyssey

By Paul Kay The recipient of the coveted ‘Interior Arch...

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Learn to Dance Like Animatorium

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt NDCWales’ Josef Perou shows us how ...

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Close Encounters – Behind the Scenes of More Than Musical’s Intimate Take on La Traviata

By Paul Kay When most people think of opera, they likely e...

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Lion Hearts: Behind the Scenes with the Cast of ContempoLion

By Paul Kay From the outside, it looks like any other weat...

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Your Cheat Sheet To ArtisTree

By Paul Kay An integral part of Hong Kong’s arts and c...

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The Evolution of Lion Dancing

By Paul Kay From the early days of Imperial China to the ArtisTr...

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Award-winning Costume Designer Dora Ng reinvents tradition for ContempoLion

By Emily Chu Best known for her cinematic work, renowned costu...

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5 Fascinating Facts About La Traviata

By Paul Kay From zero to hero Widely regarded as the world&rsqu...

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La Traviata vs Moulin Rouge! vs Pretty Woman

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt A story of a courtesan, of love, sa...

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What do oil paintings and Folk have in common

How 17th- and 18th-Century Paintings Inspired NDCWales’ Folk ...

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5 Things to Look Out for in Folk

About Folk Inspired in equal MEASURES by the intricacies of social inter...

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5 Things to Look Out for in Animatorium

About Animatorium Rich in allegory, drama and lashings of dark humour, A...

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Making Contemporary Dance Accessible: An Interview with NDCWales’ Caroline Finn

By Siobhan Brewood-Wyatt Sometimes abstract, sometimes fantastical, ...

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La Traviata: Music for the Masses

By Paul Kay Given her effusive enthusiasm for the art form, it&rsquo...

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5 Things You May Not Know About Lion Dancing

By Paul Kay Lion dancing has a long and storied history in Hong Ko...

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How Daniel Yeung is attempting to revolutionise Chinese contemporary dance through tradition – ContempoLion

By Mark Tjhung As part of the new ArtisTree launch season programme, S...

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Director Joel Scott of the National Youth Theatre tackles a watery apocalypse in FLOOD

A storm is brewing unlike any other. Raindrops fall like bullets, human civilisation is devastated and a new world, drowned in water, is born. Only a few young people survive the catastrophe...