Events

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05/07/2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm	AIA Hong Kong FAIA Leadership Series - Hello Fellow with William Lim, FAIA Venue:CL3 Architects Description: Please join us for our first FAIA Leadership Series – Hello Fellow with William Lim, FAIA. The AIA Fellowship program was developed to acknowledge architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and society and achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Fellowship recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual and honors the awardee on a national, or international, level. The AIA College of Fellows seeks to stimulate a sharing of interests among Fellows and encourages them to promote the purposes of the Institute, advance the profession of architecture, mentor young architects, and be of ever-increasing service to society. William Lim was elected a Fellow in 2010. Having designed many highly acclaimed projects across the globe, his work often blurs the boundary between art and architecture. As an architect, art collector and artist, William’s influence can be seen in his interactions with clients, artists, art collectors, colleagues and others. Recently elected a Cornell University Trustee and has been bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Sciences by SCAD, William will explain the journey that led to his becoming an architect and how he has been able to create such consistently exceptional work, eventually leading to his FAIA status. We will hear how, as part of the first wave of US trained, AIA member architects in Hong Kong in the 1990s,he has successfully run his practice in Hong Kong and regionally. We will also get a glimpse into his involvement on the Board of Alumni at Cornell University where he completed his architectural studies. William will also share his experience in applying for Fellowship, the process of doing so, and the roles and responsibilities that achieving FAIA status entails. Special Thanks to:
06/06/2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	AIA Hong Kong Building Tour – The Murray, Hong Kong Venue:The Murray Hong Kong Description: Due to popular demand, this event is sold-out. Please contact Chapter office if you wish to be on our waiting list. Please join us for a tour of The Murray, Hong Kong sponsored by B.S.C. Group Limited and Dornbracht. Located in the heart of Central, this former Hong Kong Government Headquarters is one of eight historic landmarks recognised by the Conserving Central Initiative, introduced by the HKSAR Government in 2013. After a redesign by Foster + Partners, Design Architect, with Wong and Ouyang, Civil & Structural Engineers, Urbis, Landscape Architect, and Tino Kwan, Lighting Consultant, the building has been transformed into the city’s newest landmark hotel, The Murray, Hong Kong, as the flagship property of Niccolo Hotels. Designed by Ron Phillips in the 1960s, the building was regarded as an outstanding example of sustainable architecture in its time and has won numerous awards for its groundbreaking, energy-efficient design, including the Energy Efficient Building Award, in 1994. All of the signature features of the original Murray Building, including the facade with its imposing three-storey arches, the vehicle ramp and distinctive recessed windows, have been retained. The tour will be led by Colin Ward of Foster + Partners and representatives of The Murray, Hong Kong. It will be concluded with a light refreshments host by The Murray, Hong Kong. Event Sponsor: Special Thanks to:
26/05/2018 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	AIA Hong Kong Building Tour – Tsing Yi Southwest Leisure Building Venue:Tsing Yi Southwest Leisure Building Description: Please join us for a fun outing to the Tsing Yi Southwest Leisure Building – a vibrant and landscape-filled sports hub for the community of Tsing Yi. We encourage you to join us with your kids to have fun in the biggest public children’s play room in Hong Kong and invite friends to join us for a chill mini-picnic. The Hong Kong ASD created this 16,000m² building to become a major community presence in the form of an athletic centre, offering an arena, an outdoor climbing wall, an indoor pool, and children’s playrooms. The richly composed palette of materials, including a folded cement-board façade, black-colored, tilted steel plates, fair-faced concrete and contrasting white walls, provides a vibrant and energetic atmosphere both inside and out. Tiers of open plaza and public lawns permeate the building, further opening it up to the community it serves. The project was the recipient of a 2017 HKIA Merit Award (Community Building). Light refreshments will be served NO car parking space available Special Thanks to:
10/05/2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm	AIA Hong Kong Second Quarterly Meeting - The Evolving Workplace: Putting LEDs to Work in Office Design Venue:Dyson Hong Kong Office Description: Please join us for a Technical Seminar by Dyson. This course will examine LED task and ambient lighting in the contemporary workplace. It will review LED technology, the new advancements that are benefitting office lighting design, the lighting requirements of the modern workplace, and how LED lighting serves these spaces. Taking Light to Task The discussion of task light lighting will help you to understand: – the historic use of task lighting and how this has changed over time – specific lighting requirements for task based work – lighting standards and the criteria that impact task lighting standards – the considerations leading to various lighting specifications – the growing concern for workplace wellbeing and how lighting is involved Author – Paul Gregory, Member Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and Member Society of Light & Lighting (SLL) Paul is the Dyson Global Specification Director. He has spent more than 20 years in senior specification sales roles and has worked on some of the world’s most prestigious buildings, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai; The Shard, London; and Yas Island Marina, Abu Dhabi. (more..) Speaker – Justin Ng Justin is the Specification Manager, Greater China, for Dyson Professional. He is responsible for business development and provides specification support based on various design requirements. His previous background is in energy management and environmental design solutions, including the application of green technologies. (more..) Event Partner:
19/04/2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	AIA Hong Kong Building Tour – H Queen’s Venue:H Queen’s Description: Due to popular demand, this event is sold-out. Please join us for a building tour of H Queen’s – Art & Lifestyle Tower. Designed by William Lim, FAIA, of CL3 Architects, H Queen’s is Hong Kong’s first art and lifestyle hub. Developed by Henderson Land, the 24-storey building occupies a prime location in Central, with entrances on both Queen’s Road and on Stanley Street. The development emphasizes spaciousness, flexibility, functionality, eco-friendliness and energy efficiency. Interior spaces have been optimized for large-scale exhibitions, with systems for both outdoor and indoor displays, while a glass shuttle lift allows visitors to observe the galleries from G/F to 10/F. To ensure a variety of activities, several floors of the building have been dedicated to retail outlets and fine dining. The building’s public art program not only promotes local, emerging artists, but also aims to raise the level of art appreciation in Hong Kong. The tour will be led by William Lim, FAIA, of CL3 Architects. Special Thanks to: Hourly parking service available at 100 QRC,Stanley Street entrance (First come first served)