Sheung Wan is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Hong Kong, and with its old low-rise buildings and ancient printing presses it's a place where the past has largely survived. It's now also home to a growing influx of international designers, new boutiques, cafés and more. Monocle visits to find out whether this delicate balance of old and new – the source of the area’s distinctive character – can last in a city like Hong Kong where property development is rampant and rents are skyrocketing.