In the latest episode of LIXIL’s official podcast, LIXIL Facets of Design, host Paul Flowers—Chief Design and Brand Identity Officer at LIXIL—welcomes legendary Hong Kong architect and designer Steve Leung for an in-depth conversation on creativity, cultural heritage, and the future of our living environments.
Recorded live from Steve’s breathtaking studio in Hong Kong overlooking the bay, the episode dives deep into Steve’s inspiring journey. From his early childhood inspirations drawn from his uncle’s drafting table to founding his practice in 1987, Steve reflects on what it means to be "100% made in Hong Kong" while building a global design footprint across architecture, interiors, and product design.
LIXIL and Steve Leung share a long history grounded in mutual respect and a passion for design excellence. Steve has been a cherished friend of the brand for many years and notably served as the laudatory speaker when GROHE was named Design Team of the Year at the Red Dot Awards in 2011. Furthermore, Steve’s visionary touch is embodied in our GROHE Water Experience Center in Shanghai, where his meticulous approach to spatial narrative and human-centric design comes to life.
The discussion offers a rich exploration of macrotrends, Hong Kong’s unique position as an East-meets-West gateway, and Leung’s design philosophy, which defies easy definition. As Steve notes, "Design is not something purely scientific. I think it needs to be rational at the same time, it's very emotional. So, you need to have a very good balance between the two."
Discover the full conversation on design, cultural harmony, and community by tuning into this episode of LIXIL Facets of Design. Stream the complete episode on your preferred platform:
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LIXIL Facets of Design is an inspiring and provocative podcast series by LIXIL Global Design. Featuring exclusive interviews with design experts and industry pioneers, our host, Chief Design and Brand Identity Officer Paul Flowers, explores the different facets, breakthroughs, and challenges that shape the future of design. Our intention is to support the wider creative community and inspire the next generation of creatives and thought leaders. LIXIL is very much a purpose-driven company, and we are immensely proud of how our Podcast, Instagram and Pinterest platforms are helping to serve the creative community.
