Senior Design Consultant & Sustainable Furniture Stylist
Specializing in transforming vintage and reclaimed materials into bespoke furniture pieces that enhance loft living spaces while minimizing environmental impact.
From passion project to professional practice
Marcus discovered his passion for upcycled design during university years while renovating his family's Sheung Wan apartment in 2010. What started as a personal project evolved into something bigger when friends and neighbors began requesting his design services. They saw something in his work — authenticity, respect for materials, and a genuine care for creating spaces that felt alive.
After completing his degree at the Hong Kong Design Institute in 2012, he spent three years working hands-on with local antique dealers and salvage yards across Hong Kong. That wasn't just research — it was apprenticeship. He learned how to spot quality vintage pieces, understand their stories, and imagine their second lives in modern homes. Every salvage yard visit, every restoration project taught him something about materials, craftsmanship, and what makes a space feel authentic.
By 2015, he'd established himself as a freelance consultant, and the work kept growing. Over 200 Sai Ying Pun residents have since worked with him to transform their industrial lofts into warm, character-filled homes. In 2019, he joined Reclaim & Restore Limited as Senior Design Consultant, where he combines meticulous material sourcing with thoughtful spatial design.
Marcus is driven by a simple belief: Sai Ying Pun's industrial lofts deserve interiors that honor their heritage while embracing sustainable practices. He doesn't follow trends. He creates spaces that tell authentic stories — where every piece of reclaimed wood, every vintage fixture, every restored element has purpose and history.
Deep expertise across sustainable design and vintage curation
Transforming reclaimed materials — old doors, factory remnants, salvaged wood — into functional, beautiful furniture pieces that fit perfectly into modern loft spaces.
Minimizing environmental impact through thoughtful material selection, restoration techniques, and design choices that prioritize longevity over trends.
Sourcing authentic vintage pieces from Hong Kong's antique markets and salvage yards, ensuring every item complements the space's industrial heritage and character.
Specializing in Sai Ying Pun and Hong Kong's industrial loft spaces, blending raw architectural elements with warm, curated interiors that celebrate the building's history.
Identifying quality reclaimed materials, managing restoration projects, and ensuring every piece meets both aesthetic and functional standards for long-term use.
How he approaches every project
Marcus doesn't believe in one-size-fits-all design. Every loft has its own story — the building's industrial past, the resident's lifestyle, the way light moves through the space at different times of day. His process starts by listening to all of that.
He spends time in each space before proposing anything. He walks through it. He notices where people naturally gather, how the natural light changes, what materials already exist in the bones of the building. Then comes the material research. He'll visit salvage yards, antique dealers, and reclamation centers to find pieces that feel right — not just visually, but historically. A wooden beam from a factory, a set of industrial shelving, vintage tile work. Things with provenance.
The goal isn't to make the space look expensive or trendy. It's to make it feel authentic. A space where the past and present coexist without feeling forced. Where reclaimed wood lives alongside modern comfort. Where vintage fixtures enhance rather than dominate.
What drives this work is a belief that sustainability and beauty aren't separate. When you choose quality vintage pieces, when you restore rather than replace, when you design for longevity — you're making choices that benefit both the environment and the home. That's not a compromise. That's the point.
"Every piece of reclaimed material carries history. The challenge isn't to erase that history — it's to honor it while creating something new. That's where real design happens."
Insights on sustainable design and vintage styling
Learn where to source authentic mid-century furniture in Hong Kong's antique markets without overspending. Marcus shares his sourcing strategy and what to look for when evaluating vintage pieces.
Read ArticleTransform reclaimed wooden doors into functional shelving that becomes a focal point. This project-based guide walks through material selection, restoration, and installation in loft spaces.
Read ArticleA deep dive into styling Sai Ying Pun lofts — balancing raw industrial elements with warm, curated vintage pieces. Marcus shares his approach to honoring a space's architectural heritage.
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