DATE :

5 June 2012 (Tue)

VENUE :

Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

ORGANISERS :

CO-ORGANISER :

Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd

Theme: What is the future of architecture and design in the urban millenium?

Like looking into a crystal ball, in its third year  The Architecture and Design Conference will predict the value and direction of Asian design in the first millennium where over 50% of the world’s population live in cities. We will explore whether Asian architecture and interior design are growing with their own characteristics or are the new mega-cities going to be deserts of sameness. We will ask how can good design really set a project apart? Is the cost worth the reward?

We will look at case studies in the hotel and retail sectors showing how functionality, jaw-dropping design and sustainability are within reach of any project. Attendees will hear about the integration of technology and the pros vs cons of high rise developments. As the premier architecture and design conference in the region the conference not only attracts top-tier professionalsfron developers, architects, designers, engineers and contractors, it also attracts significant high-level interest from government, educators, investors and community organisations.

This year proudly held in association with the Build4Asia Exhibition we anticipate the event to be bigger than ever with topics including:

1. The evolution of Architecture and the rise of integrated design

2. Mixed use developments- How design supports the business model

3. Integrated Master planned cities

4. Tall buildings - Iconic ego trips or a good ROI?

5. Retrofitting and adaptive re-use

6. Design for thought- Personal insights into three Architects sources of inspiration

7. The Engineer's importance in the design process

8. The art of compromise- retaining design intrgrity

9. Design management- A contractors perspective

10. Interior Architecture- Design the unique spaces

11. Developers- demanding design, differentiation and dollars

12. Sustainable design- Commercial viability, today, tomorrow, never?

13.Technology, process and architecture - architectural visualisation & new techniques-

     building information modelling- system integration

14. Vertical Cities

15. Optimizing built asset value through design

16. Designing the future - Development trends as China's urban century unfolds

18. Realizing sustainable architecture in the construction and operation phases

19. Reconciling lighting design with sustainability

20. The evolution of euroasian architecture

21. Heritage architecture- protecting the past

22. CASE STUDIES

23. Integrated Design Opportunities and Methodologies

24. Differentiating Five Star Hotel Projects

25. Creating Value Through Passive Design 

26. Maximising the Value in Mixed Use Developments

27. Creating Iconic Design

28. City Spa vs Resort Designs

29. Improving Building Functionality Through Design

30. Squeezing greater Value from Retail integration

31. Latest Cross Collaboration Technologies and BIM

32. Creating a Seamless Flow From Interior To Exterior

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Louis Ng via email, louis@hkesallworld.com or phone, +852 2804 1500.