“We now have two exciting projects in India that are our largest yet,” continues Lampard. “They are 100,000 sq-ft-plus mixed use developments in New Delhi and Mumbai that are just starting the foundation works. We are also working on the renovation of a four story post-war mansion in the Mid Levels and a new coliving development in East Kowloon.”

Born in the US to a military family, Lampard originally wanted to be a fighter pilot, but his love for his dad’s hand-drawn industrial designs, and drawing his own elaborate ideas, won out and he was driven to build real life objects and spaces. “I moved to Hong Kong in 2008. When I first came, my favourite buildings were the Lippo Centre towers in Admiralty as I was a huge admirer of Paul Rudolph who was the architect,” he says. “Now 13 years later and after exploring much more of Hong Kong, I am intrigued by the more vernacular typologies I walk past on a weekly basis, such as Lung Hing Tong in Sham Shui Po.”

Since the start of the pandemic, Lampard has prioritised a more balanced lifestyle for himself and his team. “I look at this time period from early 2020 until now not as an anomaly but as a lesson in what not to do. For the past year, we have had to consciously leave the office earlier, take a few days off, and understand the mental health aspect of working so hard.”

With a young family, Lampard spends quality time with them each week. “My wife and our two kids will try to pack our weekends with as much nature and outdoors time as possible, whether it is camping, hiking or going to the beach. We like to find the most remote, off-the-grid places to explore.

“Since having my son four years ago and my daughter nine months ago, time feels as though it passes much quicker than before having kids,” he says. “I will normally plan my weekdays down to the minute so that I do not waste any time, but when it comes to the weekend, time always slows and I can stop looking at my watch or my phone for just a few days.”

Peter Lampard’s preferred watch – Rolex Oyster Precision 6426

“The Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 was a gift that I especially cherish due to the pure straightforward nature of the piece. There are no bells and whistles or added embellishments, it is an ultimate classic that has the versatility to be worn with any wardrobe.”