Architect’s Forum 建築師論壇

10:30 – 11:30

CAN Design

Revolutionizing Retail: The Power of Interaction in Modern Mall Design

Mr. Stephen Chow
Managing Director, CAN Design

Discuss the transition in the retail space from traditional developers to innovative, technology-driven developers. Delve into how design aesthetics are being transformed by digital tools to create immersive, interactive environments. This theme aligns well with the evolving landscape of retail, where technology giants are redefining user experiences through innovative applications of technology.

11:30 – 12:30

HOK 

Carbon Reduction: Big Impact Ideas

Mr. Josh Shroeder
Principal, HOK
Ms. Vanessa Hostick
Sustainability Design Leader, HOK

Carbon is the newest and hottest topic in sustainability, but it is complex. Total carbon is the initial penalty for the carbon in the materials plus the operational carbon that occurs during day to day facility use over the life of the building. This presentation explores current definitions and approaches to defining carbon while identifying major carbon contributors in the built environment. Through a series of case studies we will explore approaches to carbon reduction in new construction and major renovation projects and how it impacts design, operation, and your client’s ESG goals.

12:30 – 12:50

ARTA Architects

Beyond Aesthetics: Cross- / Multi- / Inter- Disciplinary Design from Architecture to Public Art in Hong Kong

Mr. Arnold Wong
Co-founder, ARTA Architects
Mr. Tat Lai Wong
Co-founder, ARTA Architects

Taking multi-disciplinary design approaches to the extreme, ARTA explores how concepts of Art and Architecture provide inspirations for unconventional and unexpected designs that integrate aesthetics, sustainability and functionality.

14:00 – 16:00

 The American Institute of Architects – Hong Kong Chapter 

Kingway Brewery Renovation (2023 Honor Award in Architecture)
Mr. Meng Yan AIA RIBA
Founding Partner, Lead Architect, URBANUS Architecture & Design Inc.

The Quayside (2021 Honor Award in Interiors and Sustainability Award)
Dr. William Lim FAIA
Founder, Manager Director, CL3 Architects Ltd.

1 Hotel Haitang Bay ,Sanya (2023 Honor Award in Open-International and Sustainability Award)
Dr. Lin Hao Assoc. AIA RIBA
Director, Oval Partnership

Panel Discussion

Moderators:

• Ms. Melanie Cheng
  Corporate Affiliate Member, AIA Hong Kong
  Sustainable Solutions Strategist, JEB Group & Sustainable Office Solutions
• Mr. Scott Brooks
  Affiliate Member, AIA Hong Kong
  Director, Imagennix

Panelists:

• Dr. William Lim FAIA
  Founder, Manager Director, CL3 Architects Ltd.
• Dr. Lin Hao
  Assoc. AIA RIBADirector, Oval Partnership
• Mr. Meng Yan AIA RIBA
  Founding Partner, Lead Architect, URBANUS Architecture & Design Inc.