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LeSportsac Retail Store
LeSportsac Retail Store
When designing the new shop concept, creating a unique customer experience was Clifton’s priority. The special RGB lighting system features colour-changing technology that emanates vibrant hues. The illuminations are customized to enhance different LeSportsac pattern designs and seasons throughout the year, bringing new vibes to the shop year-round.
Chattel Prod | SCMP | Jan 2010
“Designer sees the bigger picture – they give you the space, but it’s up to you how you use it,” says Clifton Leung of Clifton Leung Design Workshop. He has a number of DIY “tips for better living”. Most can be done by amateurs and on a limited budget. He says there are lots of simple cosmetic add-ons we can easily do to enhance our homes. In this home at Leon Court, taking an antique Chinese screen out of its frame and “floating” the panels on a glass wall is a striking new way of dividing a space; bamboo can be used decoratively or to hide ugly items such as air conditioning units.
Casting the Net Wide | SCMP Post Magazine | May 2011
Buying furniture online took the hassle out of creating a stylish yet practical family home. With interior designer Clifton Leung, the pair chose simple but stylish modern furniture in colours that would set the tone for their spare but stylish flat at Baguio Villa: a palette of black, white and grey affords a calming backdrop to vibrant accessories. At Clifton’s suggestion, the boys’ rooms – which face each other – were opened to make the most of the corridor that bisects them. This gives them more space to play. The boys can also entertain themselves in a small room off the kitchen that was originally storage space.
Bright Hues Kitchen | SCMP | Jun 2011
Clifton Leung, design director of Clifton Leung Design Workshop, feels that Hongkongers will be cautious about colour cacophony. He put sky blue in a kitchen in a Happy Valley flat, but says the space (an unusually generous 300sq ft) was big enough to take it. He also used the colour judiciously, balancing the blue in glass splashbacks with white cabinetry and brushed stainless steel appliances. Clifton says he’s a fan of colour, but worries that trendy hues may be in one season, out the next. “If you’re using it at home, you should choose something you are comfortable with,” he says. His blue glass kitchen works because the colour is soothing and suggests the freshness of the sea.
Bali-inspired Residence | SCMP Post Magazine | Aug 2005
The inspiration for the flat’s design at Bel Air Residence is its wide unobstructed view of the South China Sea and Lantau Island, which is highlighted by the living room’s floor-to-ceiling glass doors. An open-plan layout from the living areas makes the most of room with a view. Clifton created a large bathroom complete with a slate-tiled, Japanese-style tub and a shower stall beside it. Materials such as light wood and stones complete the spa-like ambience. To keep colours, patterns and textures to a minimum, he used white oak for flat’s cabinets and shelves. To replace the storage lost when a hallway closet was removed, Clifton turned one of the tree bedrooms into a multi-purpose study with large oak cabinets that provide ample space. Bamboo and stones are prevalent throughout the flat, albeit in unexpected places.
Teens' bedroom and kitchen trends | SCMP | Sept 2019
Clifton Leung shares with South China Morning Post designs on teens' bedroom and kitchen trends
Anyone with children knows how quickly they grow – and how they taste, wants and needs seem to shift day to day. Clifton Leung shares with SCMP design tips on planning kids and teens room – Designing for children and teens is all about loose furniture that you can move on from every three to four years if need be. After that you can paint the walls, change the accent colours, and it helps you with them. Buying or customizing a good wardrobe, with plenty of flexibility built in, is step one.
Clifton also shares SCMP his thoughts on designing kitchen – the first thing to consider is whether you usually cook in a more western style, with a lot of roasting and baking, or a more Asian style with a lot of frying, or a combination of the two. Those are critical initial choices that will affect how the space is used, from the kind of hob you need to the type of cooking utensils, and what accessories to choose. For example, Asian cooking is best suited to an enclosed area that can contain grease, while Western cooking requires more space, ideally with an island set-up.
Mirror Magic: 8 Creative Use of Mirrors at Homes for Fun and Function!
Mirrors aren't just designed to add a decorative touch to an interior. They also work best to make space feel brighter and larger. Here, we share some of our creative ways to use mirrors for showcasing the beauty of home interiors, from bedrooms to living rooms.
In this apartment in Baguio Villa in Pok Fu Lam, floor-to-ceiling mirrors in a corner make the living room seem twice its size. Clifton Leung created the corner by building a long, narrow storage space, fronted by a brick wall that accommodates a television screen.
Mirror image
In this apartment in The Arch in the Kowloon Station, the mirror above the bed installed here serves different purposes, none of them arguably narcissistic. The mirror allows the sea view to be visible not only from the bed but also makes the space appear bigger and taller, and bounces light around, ensuring ample natural illumination during the day. Clifton Leung said the feature was made more subtle by greyish mirror, which was used on the ceiling and behind the bed. He wanted it slightly darker; otherwise the reflection would be too much.
Infinity fun
In this studio flat in Shiu King Court in Central, smartly installing mirror cabinets at the end of both sides of the apartment, it creates an “infinity-like” extension of visual space. At the same time, expansive windows capture a lot of natural light and offers inspiring views for the space.
Double up
In this apartment in Parc Palais in Ho Man Tin, the foyer space is doubled up with a mirror wall, adding an inviting touch. The “extended” skylight ceiling creates a “runway-look” lighting feature.
Make a statement
In this apartment in Robinson Place in Mid-levels, the oak wood wardrobes are installed with floor to ceiling grey mirror door panels for a visually light and spacious room. It works best for bringing airy vibe to a room and makes a statement.
Bevelled Chic
In this apartment in The Harbourside in the Kowloon station, bevel edged mirrors are installed along the kitchen wall to reflect the stunning harbour view. Complemented with the color-changing LED light, it sets the mood for a romantic dining experience.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
The use of mirrors and mirror cabinets in this apartment in High Street, Sai Ying Pun creates an illusion of infinite space, multiplies the space of the small bathroom area. A frosted glass panel is also embedded in the wall separating the bathroom and kitchen, which helps to bring in the natural light from the kitchen while maintaining the privacy of the occupants.
Doubling fun
In this house in Fairview Park in Yuen Long, the open bathroom features Philippe Starck-designed Kartell Francois Ghost Mirrors installed on both sides of the glass panel that defines the bathroom and drinks station space, creating a visually interesting effect at the open-plan-designed space.
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Tried and Tested Columns at SCMP Post Magazine Interior Design Story
Down the aisle
In this apartment in Vantage Park in Mid-levels, LED lighting is embedded into tracking that runs the length of the apartment. At night, all the other light in the flat can be switches off to create an effect that Clifton Leung Leung designed to mimic the lighting on a plane.
Ready to roll
In this apartment in Babington House in Mid-levels West, the breakfast table on caster wheels is the ultimate in practicality. It can be moved around easily and fits almost entirely into the space between overhead cupboards and standing units, making the kitchen roomier.
Step by step
In this apartment in University Heights in Kennedy Town, to maximize space in the children’s bedroom, Clifton Leung custom designed bunk beds and positioned them in an L shape. Steps lead up to a desk, and smaller steps which also serve as shelves, lead directly to the top bed. The beds are about 150cmlong and should accommodate the two young age kids until their teens. The bottom bunk has storage space beneath it. Clifton Leung wanted to make the kids’ room interesting yet practical. He thought about bunk beds because kids love to go up and down and this way they have more space in which to play as well.
Hole in the wall
In this house in Fairview Park in Yuen Long, Clifton Leung cut a round hole in the shower wall to create a convenient place to hang a towel, without the need for hooks or bars.
Turn to stone
In this apartment in Bel Air Residence in Cyberport, small details can make a great impression. As a contrast to the white oak entertainment unit and the apartment’s white walls, Clifton Leung stacked large chiseled stones between the unit’s two shelves. The stones, which can be purchased from shops that sell pet fish, help bear the weight of the 18kg oak-veneer planks affixed to the wall for extra strength.
Pot luck
In this apartment in Beverly Villa in Kowloon Tong - an avid cook, the owner keeps her pots and pans close to hand on two pull-out racks underneath the cooking hobs. Manufactured by German kitchen company Leicht, the sturdy steel racks are ideal for supporting heavy or bulky items.
Making space
In this apartment in Baguio Villa in Pok Fu Lam, floor-to-ceiling mirrors in a corner make the living room seem twice its size. Clifton Leung created the corner by building a long, narrow storage space, fronted by a brick wall that accommodates a television screen
Jumping jack fish
In this apartment in Convention Plaza in Wan Chai, to conceal the client’s audio-visual equipment in the cabinet behind the sofa, Clifton Leung installed an electrical motorized system. At the flick of a switch, a shelf accommodating the AV gadgets rises from the cabinet and they are ready to use.
Inner space
Combing functionality with design, the cushion-topped seat in the master bedroom has a sliding cover that conceals a large storage space underneath – perfect for cushions, bedding and other bulky items.
Screen saver
In this apartment in Formwell Garden in Happy Valley, Clifton Leung installed a flexible, four-panel screen to counteract the bad fung shui produced by the entrance door looking directly onto a window in the living room. Usually people use a solid screen to block this off, but we designed this unit to combine fun and function. Measuring 180cm from the ceiling to the top of the audio visual cabinet, the screen comprises wire-inlaid, sandblasted-glass panels set into painted iron frames on rods. Each panel can be rotated 360 degrees and can be opened to allow cold air from an air-conditioning unit on the wall behind to flow into the living room. The theme of flexibility continues with Clifton Leung’s custom-designed oak veneer audio-visual stand. The TV perches on a sliding table that slots over the main storage unit; it has a surface that can swivel 360 degrees, allowing the TV to be viewed form anywhere in the living room.
Double the fun
In this apartment in Robinson Place, Mid-levels, the bunkbed stairs are practical and fun. The kids can display their toys under the steps, walk on the desk and the size of the bunks gives them privacy.
On the move
In this apartment in Yu Fung building in Happy Valley, because Clifton Leung was designing a bachelor pad, he was able to have some fun in the bathroom. He came up with an open-plan layout and, in addition to a sheer curtain that can hide the space, devised a sliding bathroom cabinet made of pine veneer, which runs along tracks on the top and bottom. The cabinet can be pushed along to enclose different parts of the bathroom (for example, in front of the bath and sink, the shower unit or the enclosed toilet cubicle) and even the adjoining study area. The cabinet has a pine veneer front panel, which faces onto the living room, and full-length mirrors have been fixed to its sides. On the bathroom sides, the cabinet contains deep glass shelves to hold toiletries and towels. The owner can hide things in there so no one can see them from the living room.
Writing on the wall
For this apartment in Greenview Gardens in Mid-levels, during conversations about their apartment, the owner expressed concern to Clifton Leung about her children drawing on the walls. To address to the little ones’ need for an artistic expression while still keeping the flat’s walls tidy, Clifton Leung suggested painting chalkboards directly onto the walls in their rooms using blackboard paint by Camel. Because the owner’s kid loves cars, she had a chalkboard in the shape of his favorite toy cat painted in his room, and gave her older daughter an entire wall with which to be creative. The owner was so pleased with the results, she had a strip of kitchen wall similarity painted for her “to do” and grocery lists.
Mirror image
In this apartment in The Arch in Kowloon Station, not everyone would be comfortable with a mirror above the bed but the one Clifton Leung installed here serves different purposes, none of them arguably narcissistic. The mirror allows the sea view to be visible not only from the bed but also makes the space appear bigger and taller, and bounces light around, ensuring ample natural illumination during the day. Clifton Leung said the feature was made more subtle by greyish mirror, which was used on the ceiling and behind the bed. He wanted it slightly darker; otherwise the reflection would be too much.
Off the wall
In this apartment in Holly Court in Happy Valley, the white-painted brick wall is a classic feature of Clifton Leung Leung Design Workshop. The raw painted brick creates a hip, New York loft feel and a contemporary but simple backdrop to the large television and speakers. Texture is important, Clifton Leung wants to give people energy, not just a flat white wall.
Neat freak
In this house in Seebee Lane in Discovery Bay, Clifton Leung created a new take on the traditional wardrobe, designing an open unit less like a cabinet and more like the open shelving found in clothing boutiques. Clifton Leung tailor-made the unit to fit the client’s clothes and accessories and positioned the unit against the wall at the end of her bed. Made of white oak shelves and steel poles, the quasi-industrial unit has different levels of storage – from high hanging rails for winter coats to more compact rails for skirts and trousers, and shelves for shirts and jumpers. The unit is a stylish storage solution but it demands discipline. To keep It looking good, the owner has to ensure her clothes are neatly folded or hung up. If they are not, she can pull a sheer white curtain across to hide the shelves.
Fly on the wall
In this apartment in Repulse Bay Garden in Repulse Bay, to keep the entrance area clutter-free, Clifton Leung suggested building a small shelf into a nearby wall, providing a convenient pick-up/ drop-off place for small items, inspired by the wing of a stealth fighter jet, Clifton Leung’s interior design is simple, contemporary and resolutely masculine.
Porthole window
In this apartment in Robinson Place, Clifton Leung designed the blue lacquer that dovides the kitchen from the living area and study. The door, which slides away when not in use, has a porthole window, allowing the cook to keep an eye on the children while keeping then away from stoves.
Space craft
In this apartment in Lechler Court in Sai Ying Pun, the dining area is narrow but Clifton Leung wanted his clients to have a full-sized table, so he built an alcove into a cabinet to accommodate one. A portion of the table slides into the alcove, to save space when not in use.
Seeing double
In this house in Marina Cove in Sai Kung, making use of wasted space in front of a bay window in the fourth-floor landing, next to the kids’ shared bathroom, Clifton Leung installed a sink designed for two, with twin taps, mirrors and drawers. Behind a full-length mirror is a cupboard white oak-lined pillars provide privacy. The girls can use it together if they are in a rush in the morning. The window provides natural light, and the mirrors hide the view of a blank wall.
Flight of fancy
In this apartment in The Waterfront in Kowloon, the lightweight Aero trolley offers versatile storage and is a conversation piece in its own right – giving a nod to the owners’ profession as a pilot. Made by a leading manufacturer that serves more than 250 airlines worldwide, the trolley features adjustable trays and drawers, which are ideal for storing anything from kitchen utensils to wine bottles. It can be moved easily from room to room and is both compact and durable. Clifton Leung, which recognizes the trolleys’ potential early and imports them, uses them in home and office settings.
Window treatment
In this apartment in Woodland Gardens in Mid-levels, for the clients’ minimalist home,
Clifton Leung suggested in-window blinds – chosen in a silver finish to reflect light – for their clean lines and fuss-free function. There is no need to dust, no need to constantly wipe them, and because they are airtight, there is no condensation. As the view on the living-room side isn’t the best, the blinds are a good way of shutting that out but keeping the light coming in.
Dog friendly home | SCMP Post Magazine | Aug 2019
In this 1,200 sq ft, one-bedroom flat in Woodland Gardens, Mid-Levels, Clifton made things especially low for the bichon frise dog, with steps up to the bed and dog flaps in the internal sliding doors. Originally a two-bedroom flat, the new layout design gave the owners increased headroom and a spacious home.
Clifton Leung X LeSportsac | Inside Retail | June 2019
When designing the new store, Leung set out to create a unique customer experience. He describes the result as “a futuristic gallery space” which showcases LeSportsac’s fashion-forward pieces. The most striking feature is a special RGB lighting system which features colour-changing technology to emit vibrant hues across the store.
CL3 05 Learning Support Centre – TLLF School, Tuen Mun
Clifton Learning Commons – TLLF School, Tuen Mun
CL3 05 – a fresh start in 2019 with a blue door that makes you wonder it is behind! This new activity heaven with warm, welcoming mood lighting is a getaway from the everyday school environment. Divided by a stylish sail, CL3 05 features two very different seating areas, yet both features creative upcycling furniture, for example wine wooden box bookcase and floating ladder bookshelves. Accompanied with retro-style light bulbs, lovely animal cushions and carpet flooring, it embodies a relaxing café ambience.
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CL3 05 Learning Support Centre Opening Ceremony
CL3 05 Learning Support Centre features an industrial-style kitchen with cooking accessories placed on big shelves along the window facilitating the school’s famous “Ms Chan Breakfast Meeting”. Besides, the coffee corner came handy by the entrance for welcoming drinks.
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Parenting Headline, March 2020
This newly designed Learning Support Centre is also equipped with modern conference tables and chairs – for multi-purpose use from staff meeting, group activities to seminars.
LeSportsac Pacific Place is featured in The Standard!
LeSportsac Pacific Place is featured in The Standard! #CliftonLeungXLeSportsac
Weekend Retreat | House of NT | Apr 2019
When we took this project, we knew it would be a total change. The goal was to create a weekend holiday home for the homeowners, so the owners would like us to create the home-away-from-home. The design inspiration is a modern rustic French cottage where outdoor living is the key. We want the homeowners to enjoy outdoor living — cooking and eating outdoors — to experience a very non-Hong Kong kind of thing and something they are longing for since living in the city for years.
Clifton Leung X LeSportsac | HK01 | Apr 2019
Clifton Leung has not only reimagined the brand in the new retail space – but created his first crossover collaboration – a limited edition range of men’s lifestyle items, #CliftonLeungXLeSportsac. Clifton says when designing the new shop concept, his priority was to create a unique customer experience. The result is what he describes as “a futuristic gallery space”. To showcase LeSportsac’s fashion-forward pieces, he used an RGB lighting system featuring colour-changing technology that produces vibrant colours. For the print of the crossover collaboration, Clifton drew inspiration from the “blueprint” of the interior design. He hopes to foster people’s boundless imaginations and creativity.
Clifton Leung X LeSportsac | 星島 | 2019年4月
新創意傳達正能量
https://youtu.be/3rFOOyccNMQ
色彩加圖案 展現獨特性
今天已成為香港其一著名的室內設計師,Clifton Leung原來在年少時可沒有想過會躋身這行業,他告訴筆者:「在加拿大讀書時,其實真的沒有想過將來要做甚麼,只是發現了有個科目叫Interior Design,所以便試一試修讀,就這樣,其後開展了自己的事業。
至於他跟LeSportsac的渊源,也是從讀書時期開始的。 Clifton且續說:「中學時代已認識這個品牌,當時覺得『有型,是返學的必需品,所以它是陪着我成長的。他又指品牌吸引之處,在於其Pattern Design,每季皆有豐富且獨特的色彩與圖案,正因如此,在為品牌設計店之時,就特別因應如何凸顯產品的繽紛彩調,以及那些亮眼的圖案設計,格外花心思於燈光的運用上,希望顧客會被店內產品的色彩吸引,同時產生一份輕盈,亦很Stylish的感覺。
說及創作聯乘產品系列Clifton直言這是他的首個Product Design作品,基於專店的設計是出自他的手筆,故亦希望產品也融入品牌與自己的元素。且聽聽他的設計意念:「首先要想一想甚麼是對的,如何可展現出LeSporsac的神髓。於是我想到用黑色,這亦因為我第一個品牌袋就是黑色的。另外,我會加入新店的元素,將店中的Pattern加入其中。可以這樣說,產品的設計就是come from the shop design(源自店鋪設計)。
Clifton Leung X LeSportsac | Sing Tao | April 2019
https://youtu.be/3rFOOyccNMQ
Clifton Leung has not only reimagined the brand in the new retail space – but created his first crossover collaboration – a limited edition range of men’s lifestyle items, #CliftonLeungXLeSportsac. Clifton says when designing the new shop concept, his priority was to create a unique customer experience. The result is what he describes as “a futuristic gallery space”. To showcase LeSportsac’s fashion-forward pieces, he used an RGB lighting system featuring colour-changing technology that produces vibrant colours. For the print of the crossover collaboration, Clifton drew inspiration from the “blueprint” of the interior design. He hopes to foster people’s boundless imaginations and creativity.
Clifton Leung X LeSportsac | Esquire | March 2019
Clifton Leung has not only reimagined the brand in the new retail space – but created his first crossover collaboration – a limited edition range of men’s lifestyle items, #CliftonLeungXLeSportsac. Clifton says when designing the new shop concept, his priority was to create a unique customer experience. The result is what he describes as “a futuristic gallery space”. To showcase LeSportsac’s fashion-forward pieces, he used an RGB lighting system featuring colour-changing technology that produces vibrant colours. For the print of the crossover collaboration, Clifton drew inspiration from the “blueprint” of the interior design. He hopes to foster people’s boundless imaginations and creativity.
Clifton Leung X LeSportsac | Inside Retail Online | March 2019
Clifton Leung has not only reimagined the brand in the new retail space – but created his first crossover collaboration – a limited edition range of men’s lifestyle items, #CliftonLeungXLeSportsac. Clifton says when designing the new shop concept, his priority was to create a unique customer experience. The result is what he describes as “a futuristic gallery space”. To showcase LeSportsac’s fashion-forward pieces, he used an RGB lighting system featuring colour-changing technology that produces vibrant colours. For the print of the crossover collaboration, Clifton drew inspiration from the “blueprint” of the interior design. He hopes to foster people’s boundless imaginations and creativity.
Hotel Style Home | Gafencu | March 2019 Issue
Designed to be a home away from home – with the family spending much of its time on the mainland – the brief was to create an apartment that had a hotel-like ambience – both modern and minimalist in style – while remaining warm and welcoming. Another requirement that needed factoring in was the family’s love of art, particularly as they owned a highly-valuable collection of their own, which they were keen to display and immerse themselves in on a day-to-day basis. The flat also features designer furniture, including the Captain Flint Floor Lamp from Flos, URBANI sofa set from Ligne Roset and TABOUR ottoman from B&B Italia.
CLIFTON LEUNG X LESPORTSAC COLLECTION, THE FIRST HONG KONG AIR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE COLLECTION BY CLIFTON LEUNG
With their common passion for modern and stylish design, LeSportsac and Clifton Leung Design Workshop join creative forces to create the first Hong Kong Air Artist In Residence Collection. The Clifton Leung X LeSportsac Collection was sparked when the American lifestyle brand invited the award-winning designer to reimagine its Pacific Place store. The synergy from the project provided impetus for Clifton to create a bag collection inspired by the store’s design. The collection is an extension of the store’s design, with the product serving as an exhibition-on-the-go.
Available in two colourways, silver white print and silver black print – representing the bustling day and night of the city that never sleeps, the Clifton Leung X LeSportsac shapes illustrate the unique design of space within space. Clifton drew inspiration from an imaginary city, where creativity knows no bounds, by infusing his signature narrative for minimalism, whilst staying true to LeSportsac’s classic DNA. The pattern on the bags also pays tribute to the blueprint—the heart that sets an interior design into motion. It also features Clifton's timeless minimalist approach with architectural lines and shapes. To commemorate the collaboration, each bag features a Clifton Leung X LeSportsac crossover tag. Exclusive in Hong Kong, the collection is available at LeSportsac stores and www.carsac.com.
More crossover collection to come in the coming seasons…
NEW SHOP IMAGE “FUTURISTIC GALLERY SPACE” FOR LESPORTSAC PACIFIC PLACE DESIGNED BY CLIFTON LEUNG
When designing the new shop concept, creating a unique customer experience was Clifton’s priority. Clifton created a futuristic gallery space to showcase LeSportsac’s fashion-forward pieces by using special RGB lighting system featuring colour-changing technology that emanates vibrant hues. The illuminations are customized to enhance different LeSportsac pattern designs and seasons throughout the year, bringing new vibes to the shop year-round. The use of light and transparent materials thorough the store – blasted mirror, glass and wires – highlights LeSportsac bags in lightweight fabric. Creative shapes and lines of the shelvings and feature lightboxes on the wall gives dynamism and vibrancy to the store, while the chromoshine feature at the furniture serves as a highlight of the store – giving a chic and cyber feeling. The shape of LeSportsac logo is skillfully infused into the design of the hero focus cabinets and lightboxes on walls, enhancing brand awareness. Clever use of mirror at the back wall extends the shelvings and doubles the size of the shop. TV screen at the back wall showcases the brand’s various crossover collections at different seasons. Feature white strips on the floor encourage customers to have leisure exploration around the shop.
HKSH Family Medicine and Primary Care Centre
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Family Medicine and Primary Care Healthcare Centre – The Westwood
The design of the medical centre carried the DNA of HKSH’s core brand values and reflects its image of deep-rooted heritage, service excellence and professionalism. It is an original design that sets it apart from the cliché image of a medical center. Located in Hong Kong Island West and targeting at residents from The Belcher’s and Bel-Air Residence, the new design has brought forth the following sensations and experiences: calming & relaxing, stylish & elegant, warm and most importantly, “It’s worth paying the premium”.
