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Stanley, located on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, is a picturesque town with a laid-back atmosphere. Beyond its azure bay and golden beaches, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers thriving year-round, stands Murray House, a 160-year-old Victorian architectural gem.
This spring, Murray House will be reinvigorated as Link partners with local arts organisation Design Trust to host Design Trust Futures Festival 2025: The Art of Transformation at Stanley Plaza. As the festival’s “Lead Venue Sponsor and Programme & Exhibition Co-sponsor”, Link is transforming this historic building into a vibrant hub for art and culture, showcasing Stanley’s historical significance and unique charm while creating meaningful connections between art, community and commerce.
This three-month festival features exhibitions, workshops and cultural tours that explore spatial construction, architectural interaction and the reimagination of urban heritage and natural environments. Visitors will gain fresh perspectives on the intersection of design, culture and place.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast seeking inspiration, an influencer looking for share-worthy moments or a traveller eager to discover Hong Kong’s hidden gems, this creative exhibition promises something for everyone. Before you set out to experience it yourself, let’s explore some of the highlights that await you!
When you arrive at Murray House, don’t rush inside to see the exhibition. Take a check-in photo of this architectural gem first.
The installation Timeless Towers of Murray features three 3D-printed pillars which represent the perfect union of historical architectural elegance and future technological prowess.
The 2016 work Hamster Wheel presents a utopian flight of fancy. Step inside this interactive installation where a looping video reveals the artist’s message.
Link Group CEO George Hongchoy captures a photo of Hamster Wheel.
Less, Light, Local by award-winning designers Toshiya Hayashi and Hokuto Ando (from the Japanese design unit We+) demonstrates artistic applications of edible materials.
Have you noticed that Less, Light, Local is crafted from seaweed?
The painting Murray, Displacement + Transformation, created specifically for this exhibition by renowned Hong Kong architect William Lim, depicts Murray House in its current Stanley setting with the pier in front. In the water’s reflection is the old Murray Building in Central against the vibrant Hong Kong skyline.
Stanley Swimming uses Blake Pier’s open waters as its backdrop, showcasing a different facet of Hong Kong beyond its iconic skyline. This piece incorporates the unique perspective of a swimmer, presenting a view visible only from within the water.
The Painter and the Murray House was inspired by landscape painter Stephen Chun Hei Wong’s experiences sketching around Murray House and conducting community workshops in the area. Wong is known for capturing Hong Kong’s countryside, often infusing his memories and imagination into his works.
The sound sculpture The Wave merges technology and art, offering visitors a rich sensory experience that invites deep relaxation through both sight and sound.
In her Packing Me Softly series, artist Danful Yang explores the process and aesthetics of packaging and examines the relationship between the contents of a package and the packaging itself. Through the use of delicate silk embroidery to recreate taped-up packing boxes, she infuses care and respect into ordinary, everyday objects.
Before concluding your visit, step outside for a different perspective: Murray House against the sea offers yet another captivating view.
