Commencing practice in 1976, DCMSTUDIOS is widely recognised as one of the most energetic architectural design studios in the region with offices and associated practices in Hong Kong, Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and United Kingdom.

Our office in Hong Kong is at the core of the group and its design studio maintains a position of considerable strength by sustaining its position at the leading edge of design through a professional resource base of exceptional architects, interior designers and urban designers.

Proud of a proven record of delivering only the highest level of, technical competence and project management, DCMS continues to be premiated by its peers in competition and innovation in the use of appropriate technology and sustainability in design. The Directors, Associates and other key members of the firm retain and continuously expand their significant experience base in the design of acknowledged major developments on an international basis.

DCMSTUDIOS is design-directed by James Gibson who has enjoyed a distinguished international career of over 35 years in the United Kingdom, Australia, South East Asia and China. In addition to the significant resources of the practice, James is supported by his key architectural directors in Liam Ferguson, Chris Chambers, and Le Than Tam who in their own right successfully design, implement and manage the delivery of major projects throughout their region of operation.

DCMSTUDIOS continues to be commissioned by leading client organisations in every sector of the property development industry and retains an ever expanding client base, which include significant property groups, hotel owners and management groups, and corporate developers in both the commercial and retail sectors. Our retail client list includes Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Ralph Lauren, Panerai, and Ermenigildo Zegna to mention but a few. Hotel Groups include Hilton Hotels, Marriot, Regent Hotels, Starwood Hotels, The Peninsula Group, and Mandarin Oriental Hotels. Other diverse service industries leaders forming part of their client base include The Hong Kong Bank, Global Switch Data Centers, Cathay Pacific Airways, Henderson Land, Hong Kong Land, Sun Hung Kai, and The Swire Group, to mention but a few.