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When news broke that Potato Head was opening in Hong Kong, design lovers were especially excited. That’s because PTT Family, the group behind the venture, is known for the design of their establishments as much as for their fresh approach to hospitality. Designed by Sou Fujimoto, the Sai Ying Pun space features his signature linear architecture melded with eclectic elements such as greenery suspended from the ceiling and Indonesian craft given a contemporary twist (case in point: the wall cladding at Kaum). The latter also informs Canaan, an in-house boutique that retails pieces such as indigo fabric and ceramics handcrafted by Balinese artisans. "I wanted to showcase traditional craft, but in a modern way. I work with the artisans in terms of direction so these are pieces you won’t find anywhere else," says Emmelyn Gunawan, Canaan’s creator and curator. | 當Potato Head在香港開幕的消息傳開後，設計愛好者即興奮不已。正因物業背後集團PTT Family素以出色清新設計和專業住宿服務聞名。這個西營盤空間由藤本壯介設計，帶有其標誌線向建築風格，並融合不拘一格的元素，如從天花延伸開去的綠色景致，而印尼工藝亦注入一絲當代氣派(如Kaum的牆飾)。店內精品空間Canaan出售靛藍色布藝和陶瓷餐具等，全由峇里工匠手製而成。Canaan創作人兼策展人Emmelyn Gunawan表示：「我想以現代方式展現傳統工藝。我跟工匠合作，打造出你在其他地方找不到的創作。」 PTTFAMILY.COM HO≤E JOURNAL
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Unusually placed greenery infuse Potato Head Hong Kong with a tropical vibe
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Indonesian restaurant Kaum features intricate wood panelling that showcase local craft Various fabrics sourced from Bali are sold alongside bespoke ceramic objets at Canaan