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21 September 2015
Seminar on Designing Public Space: Theatricality and Delight on Monday, 21 September 2015

The Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design together with The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects organized a Seminar on Designing Public Space: Theatricality and Delight on Monday, 21 September 2015.

Keynote speaker, Mr. James Corner, founding principal of James Corner Field Operations shared his experiences on the following points.

· cities and public spaces;

· public participation;

· cities and waterfronts;

· Seattle central waterfront;

· New York"s high line;

· Chicago"s Navy Pier;

· London"s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Presentation followed by Discussion Panel.

Moderator: Paul Hart (Knight Frank)

Discussion Panelists

- Stefan Krummeck, MHKIUD, Director, TFP Farrells Limited
- Oren Tatcher, MHKIUD, Principal, OTC Planning & Design

- Matthew Pryor, FHKILA; Head of the Division of Landscape Architecture, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture, HKU

- Gavin Coates, FHKILA, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture, HKU

14 September 2015
HKIUD 5th Annual General Meeting was held on 14 September 2015

HKIUD 5th Annual General Meeting was held on 14 September 2015.

Talk on “Landscape Typology in Urban Design” by Ms Deborah KUH, Head, Greening Landscape and Tree Management Section, Development Bureau.

Dinner

Presentation of Membership Certificates

18 May 2015
HKIUD - HKU: Urban Design Dialogue Sharing Session on 18 May 2015

HKIUD Urban Design Dialogue Sharing Session co-organised with the University of Hong Kong was sucessfully held on 18 May 2015.

Moderator: Dr. Peter Cookson Smith, HKIUD President

Opening Remarks by Prof. Chris Webster, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, Hong Kong University

Urbis Limited : Landscape and Urban Design, Mr Sandy Duggie and Mr. Alan Macdonald

Architectural Services Department : Stanley Waterfront - Connectivity and Diversity, Ms. Alice Yeung

Hong Kong – Barcelona Urban Exchange Proposals, Mr. Steven Lee, Mr. Tony Ip and Ms. Casey Wang

Discussions

14 April 2015
AIA Hong Kong - The Cultural Triangle

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Dr. Peter Cookson Smith, President and Mr. Charles Li, Vice President (External Affairs) attended the AIA Hong Kong - The Cultural Triangle on 14 April 2015.

20 March 2015
'My 10 Most Liked Hong Kong Architecture of the Century' Exhibition Opening Ceremony

Mr. Ivan Ho, Vice President (Local Affairs) and Mr. Charles Li, Vice President (External Affairs) attended 'My 10 Most Liked Hong Kong Architecture of the Century' Exhibition Opening ceremony organized by the Hong Kong Architecture Centre on 20 March 2015.

09 March 2015
Guest critics for the Msc Urban Design Program final Review

Dr. Peter Cookson Smith, President was invited as one of the guest critics for the Msc Urban Design Program final Review at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Barcelona / Hong Kong Urban Exchange Platform - A Dual Approach to Waterfront Regeneration Day 2 Symposium on 10 March 2015

with Mr. Paul Chan, the Secretary for Development

Hong Kong Barcelona Urban Exchange - A Dual Approach to Waterfront Regeneration Book Launch.

27 February 2015
students’ sharing session of Berlin field trip

Mr. Kelvin Leung and Mr. SK Tang, Council Members attended the students’ sharing session of Berlin field trip organized by the Chinese University of Hong Kong on 27 February 2015.

26 February 2015
Secretary for Home Affairs’ Spring Reception 2015

Mr. Ivan Ho, Vice President (Public Affairs) attended the Secretary for Home Affairs’ Spring Reception 2015 on 26 February 2015.

With Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary for Administration and Mr. Vincent Ng, President of Hong Kong Institute of Architects.

10 February 2015
專資會「與司‧局長有約」晚宴之「2017機不可失」行政長官普選辦法諮詢主講嘉賓：政務司司長林鄭月娥女士, GBS, JP

李嘉聲副會長獲邀出席由香港專業及資深行政人員協會於2月10日(星期二)假皇朝會舉辦的「與司‧局長有約」晚宴之「2017機不可失」行政長官普選辦法諮詢主講嘉賓：政務司司長林鄭月娥女士, GBS, JP

07 February 2015
HKIUD Macau Visit 2015

The mixing of the Chinese and Portuguese cultures and religious traditions for more than four centuries has left Macau with its unique character. To explore Macau from urban design perspective, the HKIUD organised a walking tour on 7 February 2015.