HKIA 2018 Journal Publishes Article
19/11/2018
I was pleased to be able to participate with a variety of experts in the Hong Kong Institute of Architects forum 'On Landscape' published in the HKIA 2018 Journal 'Occupy Landscape. The session was wide ranging in its focus, examining challenges and opportunities for development in Hong Kong whilst advocating constructive visions for change.

The Journal issue 74 also published my article New Heart — New Territory examining the relevance of green space at the heart of the Shenzhen Hong Kong Metropolis.
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New Heart - New Territory

Abstract
As Hong Kong hurtles towards closer ties with mainland China and the adjacent city of Shenzhen becomes a new global development superstar, the New Territories area finds itself in a new and unique position, sandwiched between twin urban mega-centres at the heart of a population of 20 million people.

What used to be development considered far from the urban centre will in future be at its very core. Developers are grappling to exploit the simple opportunities that abound, yet the protected habitats, heritage communities, and vast, accessible green space offer tremendous potential health benefits and urban density solutions.

The landscape of the New Territories could form the centre of truly smart urban growth as we move into the latter half of the 21st Century. But enlightened vision and careful land management are essential. Are the processes in place to think beyond short term boundaries and create a united and liveable city?​

On Landscape
Conditions, critique and projections.
3 February 2018


Moderators

Weijen WANG
Professor,
Department of Architecture, HKU

Thomas CHUNG
Associate Professor,
School of Architecture, CUHK

Thomas TSANG
Associate Professor,
Department of Architecture, HKU


Forum Panelists

lan BROWNLEE
Managing Director,
Masterplan Ltd.

Leslie CHEN
Professor & Dean of the Faculty of Design and Environment, THEi

Donald CHOI
Executive Director and CEO,
Chinachem Group

Deborah KUH
Head of Greening Landscape and Tree Management Section,
HKSARG

Albert LAI
Founding Chairman and Policy Convenor,
The Professional Commons

Patrick LAU
SBS, JP, Life MRAIC, PPHKIA,
Director, Design Consultants Ltd.

Bernard LIM
PPHKIUD,PPHKIA,
Principal, AD+RG

Vincent NG
Immediate Past President, HKIA，
Director, AGC Design Ltd.

Barry WILSON
Vice President HKIUD
Director BWPI Ltd
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Hong Kong Institute of Architects is a professional body for Architects in Hong Kong with approximately 1500 full members, 300 associates members and graduate members. 

It is an Allied Society of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and member of the International Union of Architects and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.