Why The Shed Exists
Our Story
The Shed was founded by longtime friends Brian and Tim, united by shared values and a common way of seeing the world. Over the years, ongoing conversations around childhood, community, and meaningful learning experiences became the foundation for what The Shed is today.
Over the years, ongoing conversations around childhood, community, and meaningful learning experiences became the foundation for what The Shed is today.
Our Founders
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Brian was shaped by a strong family belief that “if you can help, you should help” — a mindset that continues to guide the way he approaches community, relationships, and meaningful work. For Brian, The Shed is an extension of those values: a space created to support young people through connection, growth, and experiences that encourage care for themselves, others, and the world around them.
For Tim, much of the inspiration came from his childhood in Australia, where his grandfather’s shed was a place of creativity, exploration, and life lessons learned through doing. Filled with tools, projects, and room to grow, it was more than just a building - it represented a mindset grounded in curiosity, responsibility, compassion, and adventure.
The Space We Hope to Create
The Shed is an extension of those ideas and experiences — a space created to help young people in Hong Kong build confidence, connection, and a deeper understanding of themselves (ME), others (WE), and the world around them (US).