Episode 28 | Hernán Zanghellini | Founder of Zanghellini & Holt

In episode 28, Simons talks to Hernán Zanghellini. Hernan is the founder of Zanghellini & Holt (ZHA)which is an Architectural & Interior Design consultancy specialising in high quality hospitality and F&B projects.

Born in Chile in 1959, Hernan obtained his architectural degree from the Faculty of Architecture & Urban Design of the University of Chile in 1983, and immediately set up his own design studio working mainly in residential projects. In 1986 he emigrated to Australia where he developed concept designs for urban and resort projects in South East Asia. Prompting his move to Brunei in 1993 where he worked on large residential projects whilst started to design restaurants in Hong Kong as a hobby.

In 1996 Hernan settled in Hong Kong working originally for The Hong Kong Brewing and Restaurants Co. before establishing Zanghellini & Holt Associates in 1998. Since then, ZHA has participated in the design and opening of over 650 restaurants throughout Asia.