Date/Time
Date(s) - September 3, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Categories

• Workshop
• Young Architects

Three Stories. Three Paths. One Conversation.

There is no single path through architecture.

Join the AIA Hong Kong Young Architects Group for an evening of conversation, and whiskey, as three architects share ‘war- stories’ about the professional journeys that have shaped who they are today.

Coming from different backgrounds and practice environments—from small studios to mid-sized firms and large international offices—our speakers will reflect on where they started, the choices they made along the way, the challenges they encountered, and the inflection points that brought them to where they are now.

The evening will explore the many ways a career in architecture can evolve—and the different directions young professionals may choose to take.

Over a guided whiskey tasting, curated by Whiskey Specialist Laurel YT Chan (Founder of @the.drunkism), and accompanied by a ham and cheese board, we invite participants to join a relaxed and candid conversation about career decisions, changing ambitions, lessons learned, and what it means to travel your own path within the profession.

Three Stories. Three Paths. One Conversation. An evening to listen, reflect, connect—and perhaps see your own career from a different perspective.

Details

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About the Speakers

Shannon Ho AIA
President, AIA Hong Kong
Executive Director, Aedas

As an Executive Director at Aedas, Shannon leads high-end hospitality, retail, commercial, and complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion. A McGill University graduate who previously practiced in Chicago, she is also a dedicated leader in the professional community, currently serving as President of the AIA Hong Kong Chapter and formerly as Chairperson of the Lighthouse Club Hong Kong Branch.

Ivan Mak Assoc. AIA
Treasurer, AIA Hong Kong
Designer, M Moser Associates

Ivan is a designer at M Moser Associates, championing an inside-out approach to workplace design, and prioritizing the needs of the people who use each space. By bringing together design, technology and delivery, he creates practical, adaptable, and highly user-centric environments.

Aron Tsang
Co-founder and Director, Napp Studio & Architects

Aron is a Registered Architect and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong’s Department of Architecture. He holds an MArch and BA(AS) with Distinction from HKU and has worked with leading firms in Hong Kong, Seoul, and Stockholm. Recognized as one of Hong Kong’s Young Design Talents and featured in Perspective’s 40 Under 40, he has also served as the Lead Curator for the 2025 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture. He is the Co-founder and Director of Napp Studio & Architects.

A Note on Our Speakers: Due to a scheduling change, Wesley will unfortunately no longer be able to join us. However, we are thrilled to announce that his office partner, Aron, will be taking his place to share his own unique journey and insights with the group.

About the Tasting Menu

Tasting of 3 Selected Whiskeys

• Canadian Club 1964
• Ben Nevis That Boutique-y Whisky Company
• Ardberg Ardbog

Premium Tasting Add-on Whiskey Selection

• Springbank 12-Year-Old Cask Strength
• Hakushu 12-Year-Old, 100th Anniversary Edition
• Speyside M (Macallan) 1993 30-Year-Old Cask Bottling