From December 3 to 6, 2025, Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong returned to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, celebrating creativity, cultural exchange, and innovation. With its theme “Crossroads,” the event lived up to its name, offering a dynamic platform for the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge design, all underpinned by sustainable innovation.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, this year’s event was supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as the lead sponsor. It presented a refreshed vision through its three key pillars: Inspiration (Design Factory), Discovery (Design Showcase), and Encounters (Le Club). Together, these elements created an immersive experience that redefined the boundaries of contemporary interior design and reaffirmed Hong Kong’s role as a global design hub.
The Soul of the Event: Design Factory
At the heart of the event was Design Factory, a curated arena where material intelligence, cultural narratives, and sensory experiences took centre stage. Its four immersive pavilions challenged visitors to rethink sustainability, explore hybridity, and engage with the dialogue between East and West, craft and technology.
“Shifted Mirrors: Fragments of a Dreamed East”
Curated by Clélie Debehault and Liv Vaisberg, with scenography by Ann Chan, this pavilion unfolded across a 300 m² space inspired by scholars’ studios, teahouses, Chinese garden pavilions, and Hong Kong tong lau. Minimalist architectural gestures and reflective surfaces created a poetic exploration of cultural hybridity, blending traditional aesthetics with modern materials. All the works were available for purchase, reinforcing the event’s connection between curation and collection.
“Anthropocene Adhocsime”
Curated by Lionel Jadot, this visionary hospitality suite transformed e-waste into a retro-futurist installation. Visitors moved through a cavern of electrical cables and industrial fragments into a world where salt, seaweed, felt, and organic materials intertwined. The pavilion was a provocative invitation to rethink sustainability and see waste as a resource.
“Breath of Bamboo”
Thai bamboo artist Korakot Aromdee presented a walkable pavilion where bamboo, rattan, and grass were bound using traditional knot-tying techniques. The installation was a tribute to village craftsmanship, creating structures that echoed the rhythm of tides and breezes.
“Living Matters”
Curated by Elizabeth Leriche, this pavilion offered three sensory universes: Soft Cocoon (evoking warmth and care), Inner Forest (a dialogue between nature and artisanal craftsmanship), and Chromatic Exuberance (a vivid exploration of light and colour). Together, these spaces bridged European and Asian design traditions.
A Cinematic Journey: Design Showcase
The Design Showcase was a discovery engine, presenting seven immersive interiors and one special exhibition. Each installation represented a city’s cultural identity while blending it with contemporary design languages.
Paris × Hong Kong: Hubert Le Gall with Alfred Lam
A reimagining of Beijing’s siheyuan, this installation combined vintage finds with Le Gall’s sculptural furniture and Lam’s material-forward interiors.
Dubai: Kristina Zanic’s “Beyond Majlis”
A contemporary interpretation of the Majlis, this space featured vibrant desert hues and interactive elements that celebrated hospitality and connection.
New Delhi: Aparna Kaushik’s “Rooh Dilli”
A symmetrical lounge inspired by Mughal and colonial architecture, featuring hand-carved stone and woven carpets.
Hong Kong: Steve Leung’s “Connect”
A minimalist space blending tradition and modernity, with Tai Ping carpets and crafted accents inspired by nature.
Shanghai: Wu Bin’s “Hybridization: Garden Wanderings”
A multisensory installation that used reclaimed materials and ambient sounds to evoke the rhythm of Shanghai.
Seoul: Teo Yang’s “Fragments of HK, A Letter from Seoul”
A library-like space reflecting Korean memories of Hong Kong from the 1980s and 1990s.
The special exhibition, “Dining Room” by Paul Bonlarron, transformed culinary by-products into design objects, such as light fixtures made from bread pulp and tapestries from eggplant skin.
Le Club: A Space for Connection
Le Club, designed by Lim + Lu and CL3 Architects, was a business lounge inspired by Hong Kong’s plaster stools, commonly seen in cha chaan tengs and wet markets. Thousands of stools were stacked to form walls and lighting, creating a rhythmic and intimate atmosphere.
Le Club was designed for encounters, blending bespoke furniture with vintage pieces to create a layered, dynamic space. With its concentric layout, a central bar acted as a social hub, encouraging informal conversations and fostering collaborations.
