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Design Eight Five Two (DEFT) is an exploratory design and creative studio recognized for its innovative and deeply engaged approach to creating spaces, experiences, and identities.


Currently, the studio collaborates with both esteemed and emerging boutique brands, as well as undertaking private commissions across hospitality, retail, and residential domains. Their work focuses on crafting thoughtfully curated experiences, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and immersive design.

In an era defined by digital innovation, Design Eight Five Two aspires to craft experiences that capture the richness of human emotion, evoking a deep sense of wonder and inviting introspection.

Peter, Norman, and the design team believe in the use of quiet brilliance to evoke an organic sense of awe, with a commitment to timelessness and designs that transcends trends. By focusing on artistry and craftsmanship, they bring unique visions to life, creating environments that are not only functional but also inspiring.

The team is composed of designers from a variety of backgrounds, which they deeply value, with this diversity of experiences enhancing their frame of reference and design perspective.

The studio is currently involved in projects throughout Asia, in both metropolitan and non-urban environments.





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DEFT (Design Eight Five Two Limited) is a Registered Practice of the HKIA (Hong Kong Institute of Architects).

deft (dĕft)
1. (adj.) nimble; skillful; clever; showing art or skill in performing or doing
2. (n.) an interdisciplinary design studio based between Hong Kong and Manila.



Services


Architectural

Architectural Design
Interior Design
Facade Design
Hospitality/Retail/F&B/Residential Interiors
Design & Build


Creative

Concept & Vision
Brand Guidelines
Identity Systems
Logo Design
Naming Strategy
Print & Promotional Collateral
Social Media Direction & Management

Collaborators


We work across the global economy. Our clients are remarkably diverse: large and small, private and public, for-profit and nonprofit.

AMTD Group
Bei Capital Partners
Britannia Study Link
The Blackstone Group
Clé de Peau Beauté
CLP
Food Tank
Henderson Land Development
Hillwood House Hotel
Hong Kong Development Bureau
Hong Kong Institute of Architects
KELY Support Group
Kwai Hung Group
Midland Realty
Swire
Tai Sang Land Development
The University of Hong Kong
Virtuous Retail
Wang On Group
Weave Living
Yulan Group



HONG KONG STUDIO    1ST FLOOR, ARRAN TOWER, 7 ARRAN STREET, KOWLOON, HONG KONG   +852 2385 2228   info@deft.hk    HONG KONG STUDIO    1ST FLOOR, ARRAN TOWER, 7 ARRAN STREET, KOWLOON, HONG KONG   +852 2385 2228   info@deft.hk    HONG KONG STUDIO    1ST FLOOR, ARRAN TOWER, 7 ARRAN STREET, KOWLOON, HONG KONG   +852 2385 2228   info@deft.hk   

MANILA STUDIO    UNIT G7, PERLA MANSIO 65 CASTRO, LEGAZPI VILLAGE, MAKATI, MANILA, PHILIPPINES     +63 02 626 3187    MANILA STUDIO    UNIT G7, PERLA MANSION 65 CASTRO, LEGAZPI VILLAGE , MAKATI, MANILA, PHILIPPINES    +63 02 626 3187    MANILA STUDIO    UNIT G7, PERLA MANSIO 65 CASTRO, LEGAZPI VILLAGE, MAKATI, MANILA, PHILIPPINES     +63 02 626 3187   



Hong Kong


1st Floor, Arran Tower, 7 Arran Street
Kowloon, Hong Kong
+852 2385 2228
info@deft.hk

Manila


Unit G7, Perla Mansion
65 Castro, Legazpi Village
Makati, Manila, Philippines
+63 02 626 3187
info@deft.hk





deft (dĕft)
1. (adj.) nimble; skillful; clever; showing art or skill in performing or doing
2. (n.) a Hong Kong-based interdisciplinary design studio.

Work with Us
info@deft.hk︎
+852 2385 2228

Hong Kong
1st Floor, Arran Tower, 7 Arran Street
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Manila
Unit G7, Perla Mansion
Don Palanca Street, Legazpi Village
Makati, Manila, Philippines



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