9 November 2009, Singapore - International branding, design and marketing company yoo is delighted to announce its appointment by Hong Kong-based property group Henderson Land Development Company Limited to design a 100 room boutique hotel on Jaffe Road in the bustling Wanchai district of Hong Kong.

The project will be the first hotel to be created by ‘Wanders&yoo’ – a collaboration between Yoo and celebrated Dutch designer Marcel Wanders.

Creative Director, Marcel Wanders comments, “Hong Kong is such an amazing city mixed with both ancient traditional and contemporary flair – we are so excited to be working in this vibrant city”.

Chairman of yoo, John Hitchcox adds, “We are thrilled to be working with Marcel Wanders and Henderson Land to create a hotel that offers something special and unique from the other business-oriented hotels in Hong Kong”.

A restaurant, bar, gym and “secret garden” are all a part of the unique design brief.

The hotel will be operated by Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited and will target the design conscious business and leisure traveller seeking a lifestyle-driven experience.

Source : www.traveldailyasia.com/