It's a real honor to be able to serve as the 2010-11 Chapter President. There's a lot in store for the coming year, so stay tuned!! The newsletter has a new streamlined format which is easier to read on the go but don't forget to check the website, www.aiahk.org, for complete event listings. The 2010 Honors and Awards Submissions Deadline is September 9, this Thursday! I am pleased to announce that our new Corporate Affiliate member, Valcucine, will be our Title Sponsor for the 2010 AIA Hong Kong Honor and Awards Ceremony and dinner this fall. On behalf the Chapter I wish to extend our sincere appreciation for their support. 

2010 RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference
(Conrad Hotel | September 11, 2010 | 08:30 - 16:30 | 3.5 LU)
Perspective Round Table: Adaptive Re-use
(Poggenpohl Showroom | September 16, 2010 | 18:00 - 20:00 | 1.0 LU)
Eurasia:  New Acoustical products for Contemporary Design
(BUZ Design Office | September 30, 2010 | 18:30 - 20:00 | 1.0 LU)
Perspective Round Table: Get Clients on Board with Creative Approaches
(colourliving Showroom | October 14, 2010 | 19:00 - 21:00 | 1.0 LU)

More events and information can be found at http://www.aiahk.org

AIA members started off this fall with a festive Quarterly at Hullett House. David Yeo, Owner of Aqua Group and visionary for Hullett House, saved the old Marine Police HQ by retrofitting it into a boutique luxury hotel experience. We were grateful to have David join us to share his concept & experiences in renovating and building Hullett House.  David envisioned a building that commemorated and bridged the gap between old and new Hong Kong.

Many of your friends including J Lee Rofkind (the new President for AIA Hong Kong!), Christine Bruckner (Who recently has taken on a role as Director for AIA Hong Kong), Tom Schimdt, Bernard Chang (VP interim for AIA Hong Kong), Dr. Sujata Govada, Kenneth Hau, Anderson Lee and more were present to show support to The Chapter. The meeting took place at the Mariner’s Rest (where they still have a few intact prison cells!)

and included guided tours through various parts of the establishment, explaining its history and significance every inch of the way. The event went through till the late hours of the evening; Too bad if you weren’t able to come, it was really a splendid evening. Overall, a great start to AIA Hong Kong’s new presidency. 
Hope to see you all next time!