interior design was developed by hirsch bedner associates design consultants of hong kong during the 2006/7 renovations of the garden wing. warner wong associates of singapore renovated the rooms of the tower wing in 2003/4, while leese robertson freeman of hong kong are currently renovating the same rooms for 2012/3. the hotel focuses on using local supplies and craftsmanship, such as the woodwork in the summer palace, designed by renowned filipino artist-sculptor claude tayag.