Recognised for his outstanding contributions to the world of design, Steve Leung has been honoured with the Prestigious Honorary Design Award winner for MFIDA 2025. His influential body of work and commitment to advancing the profession make him a true industry icon.
Transforming Spaces, Inspiring Generations
Born in Hong Kong, Steve Leung is a globally acclaimed architect, interior, and product designer with over 40 years of experience. Drawing inspiration from Asian culture and the arts, his signature contemporary style has earned widespread recognition. Renowned for his innovative approach, he has built a distinguished reputation in the industry, with his work receiving international acclaim.
Visionary Leadership
Since his business start-up in 1987, Steve has broken through the traditional framework and geographical boundaries with brand-new thinking and a forward-looking international vision. He has taken his pace to the diversified development rooted in China with a global perspective, shepherding SLD into a world-leading interior design company.
Green Shore, Guangzhou
McDonald’s CUBE Flagship Restaurant, Shanghai
In 1997, Steve moved forward to establish Steve Leung Design Group Ltd. (SLD). The Group officially entered the Mainland market in 2000 and was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2018, setting the foundation for what would become one of Asia’s most influential interior design firms. With dual headquarters in the dynamic cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai, and branch offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, and soon in Bangkok and Milan, SLD has grown into a powerhouse of creativity, redefining spaces across the globe.
With a team of over 500 dedicated designers and professionals, SLD stands as one of Asia’s largest interior design firms, earning a stellar reputation among clients worldwide. Their outstanding designs have been delivered in over 130 cities across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and internationally. The firm has received over 250 international design and corporate awards, including being recognised as the No.1 Interior Design Firm in the “Residential Category” four times since 2016. In 2021, SLD was ranked among the Top 21 in the overall global ranking by the Top 100 Giants Research from Interior Design magazine (U.S.).
Song Space, Xian
OOAK Niseko, Hokkaido
Shaping the Future
Having achieved significant success during his design career spanning over 40 years, Steve has been actively participating in design-related public roles. He hopes to use his profession, experience and network to give back to the industry and society, as well as cultivate young designers.
He has been invited on various occasions to be the judge of the world’s authoritative design awards, including Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards, iF Design Award China, Red Dot Design Award, China Property Awards, iF Communication Design Award, etc. He was the President of the International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers (IFI) from 2017 to 2020, being the first Chinese President in IFI history. Steve has been the Executive Director of the Design Committee of China National Interior Decoration Association (CIDA) since 2013, and the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Design Centre since 2016, Vice Chairman since 2022.
In 2014, Steve joined hands with interior designers from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan to establish the “C Foundation” to foster the development of the design industry and education in China. In 2022, Steve was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) by the Government of HKSAR in recognition of his notable contributions to educating young architects and designers and fostering sustainable development in both Hong Kong and the Mainland.
“As I often say, the way that I design is not a ‘style’. It’s about my attitude. It’s about my philosophy. I always say that the most important word in my design philosophy is to be appropriate. But what is appropriate? We should do the right thing at the right time in the right context. Everything should come together,” Steve remarks in his monograph Steve Leung: Designing Asia And Beyond.
IFS Sky Villa, Changsha
Expanding Horizons
Guided by the principles of diversification, specialisation, and internationalisation, SLD has developed 12 brands that provide high-quality design services across various categories. These include show flats, sales offices, clubhouses, luxury residential projects, serviced apartments, hotels and restaurants, commercial and office spaces, elderly care homes, medical and healthcare facilities, and more.
Club C+, Hong Kong
SLD’s portfolio features prestigious projects worldwide. Notable overseas works include the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard in London, Park Mansion and Qeelin Flagship Store in Tokyo, OOAK Niseko in Hokkaido, Yuan at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, The Capitol in Singapore, and YOO8 Serviced by Kempinski in Kuala Lumpur. In Mainland China, key projects include Mandarin Court and Peking Mansion in Beijing, One Park Shanghai in Shanghai, Green Shore and The Landmark in Guangzhou, One Shenzhen Bay in Shenzhen, Mandarin Palace in Nanjing, Bay of Modern Art in Xiamen, Tonino Lamborghini Center in Chengdu, Song Space and Cloud Valley in Xi’an, Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay Resort in Sanya, and McDonald’s CUBE Flagship Restaurants in Shanghai, Chengdu, and Shenzhen.
Other significant works include The Londoner and the St. Regis Bar in Macao, and DUKES PLACE, The Hampton, 39 Conduit Road, Kau To HIGHLAND, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong (Sha Tin), Take, HEXA, and Club C+ in Hong Kong.
Qeelin Flagship Store at Ginza in Tokyo, Japan
Beyond interior design and furnishing services, SLD has expanded into product design, collaborating with leading international brands on home décor collections. Their diverse product range includes furniture, decorative lighting, sanitary ware, kitchen cabinets, door handles, and tiles, further solidifying their influence in the global design industry.
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Article by: Lily Wong
