Celebrating 25 years under the leadership
of Grover Dear FAIA, the team at Archasia Hong Kong hosted a gala dinner at the
prestigious Asia Society on 25 January 2013 that was attended by industry luminaries
from around the world. A host of
clients, family, friends and peers gave emotional tributes to the man that has
become synonymous with luxury hospitality design and ultra-high end residential
interiors.
Rebecca Chung, Grover Dear & Francis Hui
Grover was equally honoured at being
permitted by the Asia Society to hold the gala dinner in their new premises in
Hong Kong. Entertainment was
provided by video retrospectives that interacted with live dancers on the stage
and the evening was emceed by author, humorist and bon viveur, Nuri Vitachi. Grover specially acknowledged two of
his colleagues at Archasia, Francis Hui who has worked with him for 28 years
and Rebecca Chung, cheekily acknowledged as his boss for the past 13
years. “I cannot imagine that
having the happiness and success that Archasia has brought to me and hopefully
a few of you around,” the ever-gracious Grover stated to the audience. “I
cannot imagine having done this without the help and support of these two
lovely people.” After a heartfelt
round of applause from the audience Grover presented both Francis and Rebecca
with a gold medallion that commemorates Archasia’s 25th year.
Tributes from guests were heartfelt and the
esteem in which clients, peers and friends held him was one of the highlights
of the evening. The tributes were
rounded off by an endearing homage
from Grover’s sister, Deanna Dear Sanders.
Archasia’s impressive client list was
rolled out on screen and included royalty, tycoons, leading hotels including
the residences of hotel owners, family and friends that spanned the globe.
View video at: http://vimeo.com/59217969
