Interdisciplinary Creativity Means Innovation at One Space

Founded in 2004 by qualified architect Greg Pearce and technology entrepreneur James Oliver, One Space Ltd is an award-winning architecture, interior design and technology solutions firm offering an integrated and customised experience for clients in Asia.

The firm’s client base spans from startups, multinational banks and commercial enterprises to luxury retail stores. Having lived in Hong Kong for more than 20 years and backed by their multicultural background and international experience, Pearce and Oliver offer on-the-ground insight to their clients.

Whilst some design firms might simply follow a written project brief, prescriptively without deep analysis, One Space spends a lot of time listening to their client, observing the way they work, and understanding the core business objectives of the project. Very often they help clients from the first stage of selecting a building space, to help ensure that their new premises will be highly functional, reliable and able to provide a comfortable environment for the users.

“We work hand-in-hand with our clients, study their fundamental needs, plan for their future growth and make sure there is flexibility for expansion which will not be hindered by the existing space. It’s easy to just follow clients’ requirements, but we do something different by creating a synergy between technology and design,” said James Oliver, Managing Director.

“Hong Kong is extraordinarily resilient in spite of the ups and downs. Its geographical location allows us to work across the region and attract a wide spectrum of clients. Hong Kong’s business-friendly environment and simple tax regime are important as well,” said Greg Pearce, Managing Director.

“The people we hire in Hong Kong have a positive attitude and strive to get things done. We do require a certain type of creative talent – designers that are not only imaginative, but that also get inspired by people from other disciplines. Tertiary education in Hong Kong is evolving as emerging university programmes start to focus on such creativity.”

One Space has strengthened its service offerings by providing interdisciplinary design expertise to the retail sector, as this sector continues to change tremendously in Hong Kong. The company plans to maintain its existing client base, bolster its retail portfolio, whilst at the same time expand its footprint in the education sector.