*This episode is NOT sponsored!
We know that it’s hard to get away from architecture but still, ever wondered what it would be like to not be in contact with Architecture for a year? Well, we’ve brought on my dear friend Denny Chan to share with us his break in-between his architecture and photography journey before fully stepping into the role of a gin business owner. Join us as we navigate his architecture adventures between UK and HK and beyond!
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Music: Blue Dot Sessions - ‘Pinky’ from Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/RadioPink/Pinky
About Denny Chan
Denny Chan is an Architect and Photographer. Having completed his architectural training and qualified as an Architect in 2015, Denny has actively been engaged with different community projects and charities both locally and internationally. Much of his work revolves around working with people.
Denny co-founded Sofar Sounds Hong Kong Chapter, a unique music movement to bring magic back to live music. He is also a travelling photographer, working with humanitarian charities including ICIN (Iraqi Christians in Need), MMS (Mathieson Music School) in India and Art@LDC in Hong Kong to aid their fundraising efforts.
His latest venture brings him to the spirit industries. In 2019, he joined the team behind Perfume Trees Gin, Hong Kong’s first contemporary spirit brand with an ambition to capture the spirit of Hong Kong in a bottle.
You can find out more about Perfume Tress Gin here, otherwise connect with them via Facebook or Instagram (@perfumetreesgin_hk). Alternatively, you can find out more about Denny here or connect with him via Instagram (@dennychankl).
About Season 3// Is This What You Wanted?
A collaboration with Jina He, the two of us were inspired by conversations on the disparity between education and professional practice; and finding ourselves at crossroads: Is this what you wanted? is a series of discussions with various individuals within the design industry reflecting on pinnacle moments in their professional journey that has led them to their current position.
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