Date/Time
Date(s) - April 26, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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• Tour

Dear Members and Friends of AIA Hong Kong

Tai Kok Tsui Pavilion designed by Su Chang Design Research Office was the winning entry in the Open Call Competition launched by the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) in 2023, and was completed and opened to the public in January 2025. The competition sought to highlight young, ecologically conscious designers aiming to create a future that values sustainability, art, culture, and creativity.

Funded by the Urban Renewal Fund (URF) and organized by the Public Art Department at HKAC, the design of the pavilion combines galvanized steel with laminated bamboo to create a dynamic communal space that has transformed the Tai Kok Tsui neighbourhood and reactivated the public’s collective memory of a “place between sea and land” provoking a new image of Tai Kok Tsui’s future.

During this tour, Su Chang will explain his design concept and strategy, and how the Pavilion contributes to both the social life of the community and to sustainability in design.

Two panel discussions will be held afterwards, the first one focusing on design competitions, generally, and the urban renewal process in Hong Kong, with:

• Elvy Chang, General Manager, Brand and Design, Sino Group
• Erica Chui, Chief Executive & Secretary to the Board, Urban Renewal Fund
• Gordon Lo, Project Director of RE: Tai Kok Tsui, Hong Kong Arts Centre
• Yimei Chan, AIA, Competition Juror, Co-Founder and Design Director of LOD

This panel will be moderated by Su Chang, AIA.

The second panel will focus on the technical aspects and challenges encountered during construction, with:

• Su Chang, AIA, Pavilion Design Architect, Founder and Principal of Su Chang Design Research Office
• Paul Tse, AIA, Architectural Consultant, Co-Founder & Design Director of New Office Works (NOW)
• Goman Ho, Structural Engineer, Director of Innovation, Arup
• Ryan Lo, Director of Orlando Engineering (Contractor)

This panel will be moderated by Evelyn Ting, AIA.

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About the Speakers (in alphabetical order)

Elvy Chang
General Manager, Brand and Design, Sino Group

Elvy Chang has more than ten years of experience leading branding teams across international and Asian corporations. She believes in fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation working closely to create brand and marketing programs that align with business objectives. Elvy is passionate about her work and has won many awards, including an iF Design Award, Green Good Design Awards and Hong Kong Design Association Brand Design Awards.

Erica Chui
Chief Executive & Secretary to the Board, Urban Renewal Fund

A Hong Kong-registered architect with over 18 years of experience in both Hong Kong and Mainland China, Erica’s diverse portfolio includes commercial projects, urban planning, heritage conservation, healthcare, and tourism and transportation developments. She was part of the curatorial team for the 2022 Hong Kong – Shenzhen Urbanism Architecture Bi-City Biennale where she championed urban resilience and innovation. As part of the Urban Renewal Fund from 2024 to present, Erica continues to advocate for sustainable urban development through collaborative community and professional engagement, fostering vibrant, community-led urbanism.

Dr. Goman Ho
Fellow and Director of Innovation, ARUP

Following his PhD Studies at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Goman joined Arup in 1992. He was the first global leader for the Arup Tall Buildings Skills Network, the regional leader for the firm’s Seismic Skills Network and is now the regional leader of the Arup Structural Skills Network. Some of his award-winning projects include Cheung Kong Center in HK, the China World Trade Center, CCTV Headquarters and Capital Airport Terminal in Beijing, and the Vincom Landmark 81 Tower in Ho Chi Minh City.

Dr. Ho received the Outstanding Research Postgraduate Alumni Award in 2022 from PolyU where he is currently an Adjunct Professor.

Gordon Lo
Project Director of RE Tai Kok Tsui, Hong Kong Arts Centre

Gordon is well-versed in curating and organizing public art and visual arts programs. He has successfully managed international exhibition projects in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Shanghai, Toronto, Vancouver, and throughout Europe.

He has collaborated with various local and international artists showcasing exhibitions and public art projects at various venues, including in government buildings, shopping malls, and various other public spaces. He has also curated and organized programs at Comix Home Base, the first art community focused on preserving and promoting comics, animation, arts, and culture in Hong Kong – from 2013 to 2018.

Paul Tse AIA
Co-Founder & Design Director, New Office Works

Paul is a Co-founder and Design Director of New Office Works (NOW) and a registered architect in the State of New York. With more than ten years of professional experience in London, Shanghai, New York and Beijing, Paul leads the firm’s design and project management on many architecture and interior projects. He received his Master of Architecture from RMIT University in Melbourne and his Master in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, where he received the Honor Award for Excellence in Design.

Paul is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and winner of the 2019 DFA Young Talent Design Award

Ryan Lo
Director, Orlando Engineering

Ryan holds a Master’s Degree in Building Surveying from Birmingham City University and is an ECC Accredited Project Manager and member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

As a Director at Orlando Engineering, Ryan has successfully managed transformative initiatives, such as ongoing safety enhancements for light rail crossings which have helped to improve public safety across urban transit systems. His leadership in major railway modifications, including A&A Works for the East Rail Line and Kwun Tung Development, showcases his continued commitment to enhancing infrastructure efficiency.

With a strategic vision and a hands-on approach, Ryan collaborates with others to shape the future of urban development through innovative and impactful projects. A prime example is the HKAC pavilion, where bamboo was used as a structural element and the architects employed Building Information Modeling (BIM) to streamline fabrication and installation, effectively minimizing risks and addressing challenges.

Su Chang AIA Assoc.HKIA RA
Founder and Principal, Su Chang Design Research Office

Su Chang is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong and the Principal of Su Chang Design Research Office. His firm takes a hands-on, collaborative approach to their work on projects across all disciplines and scales, from furniture to buildings to landscape and urban design. Their projects integrate traditional crafts and emerging technologies to innovate familiar-seeming elements through contemporary cultures. Design collaborations with contemporary art and cultural institutions have enhanced their reputation for sensitivity to emerging cultures, new economies, and sustainability.

Yimei Chan AIA RIBA MRAIC LEEP AP
Co-Founder and Design Director, LOD

Yimei has more than twenty-five years of experience in the US, Canada, Europe, and China.

Her design focus lies in exploring space, form, and function – emphasizing the connections between architecture, technology, and community. Through innovative design thinking and cross-discipline collaborations, she strives to achieve a holistic approach with an emphasis on sustainability. Her design research combines AI and big data technology with architectural creativity to envision better communities that also explore the interactions between people, time, space, and activity.

Yimei participated in the 2021 Venice Biennale Architecture Exhibition, was President of the AIA Hong Kong Chapter in 2023 and continues to collaborate with many design organizations on lecture tours throughout the world.

Moderator

Evelyn Ting AIA
Co-founder and Managing Director, New Office Works (NOW)

Evelyn oversees architectural projects, publications and research initiatives at NOW. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Columbia University and her Master of Architecture from MIT. She was a teaching assistant in the MIT Graduate Core Design Studio and was part of the curatorial team for the U.S pavilion at the 14th Venice Biennale. She is a registered architect in Massachusetts and is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong.