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:

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)

Please join us for a Technical Seminar by BeTrue on Monday, March 26, 2018. 

A long-standing member of the audio visual community in Hong Kong, Kenneth Yun of BeTrue will present a talk focused on how to properly integrate multi-media components into interior spaces.  Using case studies he will review the considerations that go into achieving well-considered AV design in spaces both large and small, introduce the latest standards of media display and discuss the development of systems that support the incorporation of sound into the architectural experience.

Speaker –

Kenneth Yun, Director (AES, SMPTE)

Mr. Yun founded BeTrue Limited 30 years ago in the hope of delivering true musical enjoyment into homes and institutions via audio-visual and multimedia platforms. A renowned audio-visual consultant for more than 35 years, Mr. Yun is highly regarded in the industry as a pioneer of architectural sound-scape and strategic infotainment. He serves as overseas advisor to the Macau Youth Symphony and Consultant to both the Hong Kong Piano Music Association and the Hong Kong Taoist Association. He was commissioned by the Hong Kong Airport Authority to organize the first ever Hong Kong Airport Proms in 2015.

Victoria Yun, Project Chief

Victoria has more than 15 years’ experience in the audio-visual industry.She has led numerous project teams and turned concepts into reality in sectors as varied as luxurious residences, clubhouses and hotels, sales offices, exhibition and performing spaces, academic institutions, and houses of worship. Notable projects include the Singapore International School, King George V School, the Kowloon Junior School Redevelopment & Expansion, HKU Lung Wah Residence Community Hall, and the HSBC Archive Centre.

Special Thanks to:

Venue Partner:

Venue: KI Island South Galleria  (1 min walk from Wong Chuk Hang MTR Station, Exit A)

Hourly parking service available (First come first served)

Due to popular demand, this event is sold-out. 

Please join us for a building tour of Tai Kwun : Centre for Heritage and Arts

The Central Police Station (Tai Kwun) revitalisation project involved an integrated team of conservation specialists, researchers, architects and other professionals including: Herzog & de Meuron, Purcell and Rocco Design Architects.

The compound is comprised of three declared monuments: the former Central Police Station, the Central Magistracy and the Victoria Prison.

With a deep respect for authenticity in materials, techniques and design, 16 heritage buildings and several open spaces have been restored for adaptive reuse. Two new buildings have also been added, housing a world-class art gallery space and a 200-seat auditorium. Designed by the internationally renowned architectural practice Herzog & de Meuron, the new buildings’ facades draw inspiration from the granite walls surrounding this historic landmark.

What was once a closed-off part of Hong Kong will soon become an open and vibrant new venue for all to enjoy, with international standard facilities to foster the city’s art, leisure and cultural landscape.

The tour will be led by Chi-Yan Chan of Herzog & de Meuron and Denis Tsang of Rocco Design Architects.

Meeting point: Pacific Coffee, 43 Lyndhurst Terrace (2-min walk to CPS)

NO car parking space available

Acknowledgment
         

Dear Friends of AIA Hong Kong:

Let’s kick start the month of Valentine and Chinese New Year with the AIA Hong Kong 2018 Kick-off Party on Thursday, February 1, 2018!

As our chapter is launching into its third decade, we would continue our commitment to SERVE our members, to COLLABORATE with our Corporate partners, and to ENGAGE the local communities and other professional organizations, with various events being planned for 2018.

We are delighted to have Raymond Wong, the concert master of Hong Kong new Philharmonia Orchestra who has performed as a soloist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, New Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hong Kong Elite Chamber Orchestra to perform and celebrate with us! 

Please join us for a fun evening and to learn more about this year’s theme and events, but most importantly, to meet new friends and/or to catch up with old pals!

We look forward to have your continue support!

The Executive Committee of 2018 AIA Hong Kong Chapter

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