+tongtong is an international, award winning, multi-disciplinary design studio driven by a sense of possibility and a passion for developing experiential spaces that nurture and inspire creativity. Every project transforms the physical environment into a dynamic spatial discovery that is both functional and rich with cultural meaning.
Under the creative leadership of founding Principal John Tong, +tongtong is fueled by curiosity and the fervor for discovery, a love of visual art, culture and a desire to realize the unexpected. Beginning with a project’s vision and practical requirements, +tongtong investigates and builds immersive experiences addressing all facets of design including architecture, interiors, furnishings, lighting, art, accessories, branding, music, fashion and landscape. The resulting projects have been known not just for their unique, fresh and timeless designs but also for their contribution to place making, engaging communities and expressing their client’s values.
We are extremely proud that our past and ongoing partnerships have resulted in great cultural movements in hotels, restaurants, bars, retail, exhibitions, recording studios, gyms, spas, houses, condominium developments and unique furniture.
+tongtong employs a collaborative process in the development and realization of their projects. We believe that our best work is formed by a process of exploration and observation.
We champion our clients as integral partners along with Innovators, Artists, Craftsman, Architects, Cultural Activators, Environmentalist, Fabricators, Builders, Innovative Technology Experts, Filmmakers, Fashion Designers and Stakeholders.
The philosophy behind +tongtong’s work is to engage with the client, shareholders and partners at the very beginning to thoroughly understand the values, culture, context and vision of the project. We take those fundamental components through to a successful integrated realization. Through constant dialogue, we are able to extend, reinforce and advance our designs to reflect the client’s brand vision as thoughtful environments that are original, enduring and complimentary to their programming.
+tongtong’s studio is home to a wide cross-disciplined design team who work collaboratively to create purposeful spaces which are delightful and authentic, while contributing meaningfully to our built environment. Throughout our office we have an established culture of mutual mentoring and sharing. Our creative team, comprised of the Creative Director, Design Team Lead and Designers establishes the project vision and design aesthetic. The technical team which includes the Project Manager, Quality Controller and technical staff then work in partnership with the design team to ensure efficient production services and project management are in place to allow the project to be fully realized.
Sustainable design is paramount to our philosophy. +tongtong’s projects are designed to be multi-functional spaces that serve diverse generations. In addition, the ability to adapt, reuse, blend old and new products, reinterpret materials and integration of state of the art technologies in eloquent ways to allow us to maintain sustainability in our projects. Health and happiness of our communities are crucial components of a sustainable world.