Recognise the finest at Build4Asia Jointly organised by Build4Asiaand PRC Magazine, the 1st Build4Asia Awards celebrate the achievements, developments and innovations within the building industry. The awards honour developers, architects, interior designers, contractors, engineers, local authorities, etc., who have demonstrated professional excellence in their services and have contributed to a quality and sustainable built environment.
Forewords 4 - 5 Daniel Cheung, General Manager, Informa Markets 6 - 7 Mike Staley, Publisher, PRC Magazine Building Category 12 - 15 Architecture 16 - 23 Interior Design 24 - 25 Safe Contractor 26 - 35 Future Projects 36 - 37 Planning Proposal Innovation Category 40 - 61 Building Materials 62 - 71 Products 72 - 75 Security Systems 74 - 83 Technology Judging Panel 84 - 93
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Foreword With a track record of 37 years, Build4Asia has gone from strength to strength to become the leading building, electrical engineering and security trade show in Hong Kong. This year marks a major task for us – as the 1st B2B exhibition to restart in Hong Kong amid Covid-19, we see the need to forge strong ties with the industry to deliver a show that goes above and beyond excellence. To achieve this goal, we have gone to great lengths to implement new initiatives including the 1st Build4Asia Awards, which has proved to be a resounding success. We are thrilled to see such an overwhelming response, which signifies the passion and solidarity of the entire building and construction industry. We believe the Awards will continue to carry these precious values and bring together more brilliant minds and works in future editions. We are blessed to receive heartfelt trust and continuous support from our event partner PRC Magazine and all the distinguished judges, who have reached out and given their best endeavours to contribute in the event. Now we see ourselves not just a show organiser but a family member of the industry. I believe with our collective efforts, the show, and the industry, can both scale greater heights.
Daniel Cheung General Manager Informa Markets – Organiser of Build4Asia
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Foreword As Hong Kong’s construction sector has grown over the last four decades, Build4Asia, one of the city’s longest running trade fairs, has been there in alliance every step of the way. PRC Magazine’s relationship with this vital building industry exhibition began back in 2008 and has flourished ever since. Choosing to establish the inaugural Build4Asia Awards in a pandemic year was a bold move given the highest levels of uncertainty the community has faced in living memory. But the support received from all corners of our industry validates this decision and confirms the importance of Build4Asia as one of construction’s premier events. As publisher and co-organiser of these newly establish Awards I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all those companies and corporations that have entered the competition this year. To our distinguished judges who offered their time to review and comment on the vast array of entries, I say, thank you. On behalf of my team I must also express our gratitude to the organiser of Build4Asia, Informa Markets. Your support over recent years and over the last six months during planning and production has been essential to the successful staging of Build4Asia Awards 2020. We look forward to building upon this success at the next event in 2022.
Mike Staley Publisher, PRC Magazine and Owner, ROF Media
Building Architecture, Interior design and Safe contractors are recognised in the Building Category. Judging recognises projects that promote excellence and foster a better and more sustainable building environment for Hong Kong and Asia, interiors that demonstrate design excellence and contractors that promote safe practice.
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Building // Architecture - Commercial (Completed)
Shanghai World Trade Center Phase III Creating a new social hub and hearth for the community, Riverfront Bund delivers a vibrant urban village integrated into the pulse of the existing neighborhood. Composed of two modern towers rising above a commercial podium of diverse programs and amenities, and a low-rise apartment hotel reminiscent of a wooden box, the project creates a dynamic realm offering dining, entertainment, work and lifestyle destinations all walkable and complementary to its surroundings.
Applicant: The Jerde Partnership | Project address: Dongyu Road and Qiyao Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China | Completed date: Completed in 2018 | Architect: The Jerde Partnership | Other key project team members: LDI (Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd) | Total site area (square metres): 17,736 | Total GFA (square metres): 116,569
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Building // Architecture - Commercial (Completed)
Harbour East Harbour East is a typical single-tower urban renewal development, situated in a high density mixed-use area on the Hong Kong Island. There are 22 Grade A office floors, a podium garden, 2 floors of podium retail shops / restaurants and 2 levels of basement car parks. The team aimed at creating a “healthy building” from the outset. Utilizing the unique site context and applying the latest sustainability technology, the Architect created a healthy, green and smart commercial architecture within a tight space and limited budget. And the development has obtained the highest grades in international healthy / green building accreditations.
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Applicant: Henderson Land Development Company Limited | Project address: 218 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong | Completion Date: 31 December 2019 | Architect: DLN Architects Limited | Interior Designer: BTR (HK) Limited | Landscape Designer: Quad Limited | Other key project team members: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited; Meinhardt Façade Technology (HK) Limited; Lightlinks International Limited; Stephen Cheng Consulting Engineers Limited; P&T (M&E) Limited | Total GFA (square metres): 13,378 | Net Leasable Area (square metres): About 13,000
Building // Architecture - Residential (Completed)
One Artlane One Artlane is a project to rejuvenate an old district in Sai Ying Pun, at the heart of which stands a newly-built residential tower surrounded by a wave of urban mural art. With extensive public areas beautified and derelict structures removed or repaired, the project returns space to the community in the form of a colourful streetscape and an ‘Instagram- worthy’ attraction that resonates with Hong Kong residents and is listed on Hong King Tourist Board’s website. The developer took a consultative approach to give the existing stakeholders a voice in shaping the site’s redevelopment outcomes and a sense of ownership.
Applicant: Henderson Development Agency Limited | Project address: 8 Chung Ching Street | Completion date: October 2019 | Architect: CYS Associates (Hong Kong) Ltd | Interior Designer: SWD | Landscape Designer: ADI | Other key project team members: Kenneth To & Associates Lrd, Pro-Lit Co. Ltd, Grandic Construction Company, Ltd, Arcadis, DAX, Stephen Cheng Consulting Engineer Ltd, Knight Frank, WTP/Grandic, Arup | Total site area (square metres): 727 | Total GFA (square metres): 7,456
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Building // Interior Design - Commercial (Completed)
Novotown “Hall of Inspiration” & “Rose Futura” Located at Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China, Novotown is intended to become a major tourist destination and a cultural-creative hub for Southeast Asia right at the heart of the Greater Bay Area. The podium block of Novotown with 120,000 sq. m in area is a major cultural & entertainment complex featuring a shopping mall, a multi-purpose hall (“Hall of Inspiration”), a wedding pavilion (“Rose Futura”) and many other facilities including other major themed attractions like the National Geographic Ultimate Explorer, Lionsgate Entertainment World, Real Madrid World and Ducati Motorcycle Experience Theme Centre. In addition, one of the three towers is the 490-room Hengqin Hyatt Regency Hotel. It is within this context that the designs for the “Hall of Inspiration” (a multi-level complex with reception lobby and Multi-Purpose Hall totaling 4,500 square meters in area) and “Rose Futura” (an event pavilion located on the podium roof garden level mainly for wedding ceremonies at 1,500 square meters in area) are created. The intention is for Hengqin to become a beacon of the New Economy. Novotown in turn will vastly increase tourism through investment opportunities, international trade shows, regional exhibitions, wedding events and much more.
Pre-function Area on Level Three with iColumns
iFacade on Level Three
Applicant: Alexander Wong Architects | Project address: Hengqin, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China | Completion Date: Jan 2020 | Developer / Client: Lai Sun Group | Interior Designer: Alexander Wong Architects | Total GFA (square metres): 6,000 | Nature of occupation: Multi-purpose Hall and Wedding Pavilion
Rose Futura Wedding Pavilion on Podium Level
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NOVOTOWN: Hall of Inspiration Level One Entrance Lobby with iCube Escalator Pavilion
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Building // Interior Design - Commercial (Completed)
John Holland Headquarters: Next Home at Flinders Gate This fit-out by Decibel Architecture is housed in the upper three stories of the historic Ball & Welch building, 180 Flinders Street. John Holland have been instrumental in creating the built environment of Melbourne, and thus, their new headquarters is in an important location in Melbourne’s heart. Decibel’s design thinking considered time, space and human engagement in an ongoing dialogue with nature, with seasons, with the profitable undertakings of the business, and the agency of those people to create the best possible journey, not simply get to the destination. The project brief was to reflect a workplace that is welcoming, healthy, happy, productive, and connected. To build this purposeful, people centred and meaningful environment, the client searched for innovative design thinking not only into the interior workplace planning but also to the development of a community which reaches beyond desks, teams, and walls. The brief required a thorough understanding of not only who John Holland has been and is, but who they aspired to become, and an aware and attuned understanding of their fresh vision, identity, and the renewed value pyramid.
Applicant: Decibel Architecture | Project address: 180 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 | Developer / Client: John Holland Group | Interior Designer: Decibel Architecture | Total GFA (square metres): 7,310
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Building // Interior Design - Commercial (Completed)
AON Hong Kong The brief called for a unified working environment reflecting ‘One Brand’, a next-generation workplace experience. Our goal is to elevate Aon’s corporate image through a unique experience to their client and staff in a people-centric agile workplace. Our idea is to bring the exterior nature into the interior; the client area transformed as the ‘Living Lounge,’ a welcoming space with elements of warmth and hospitality. The biophilic design continues across the floors, which promotes health and wellbeing. A variety of work-points and breakout areas provide freedom of choice based upon their tasks and moods while enhancing collaboration and productivity.
Applicant: Spatial Concept Limited | Project address:: 43/F – 44/F One Island East | Completion Date: June 2020 | Developer / Client: Aon | Interior Designer: Gary Lai, Ariel Wong | Total GFA (square metres): 4,000 | Nature of occupation: Corporate Office
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Building // Interior Design - Commercial (Completed)
CBRE office Our goal is through our original design to create an office that not only represents CBRE’s culture and vision but also tells a different story of Hong Kong. Many people relate Hong Kong with the skyline or Victoria Harbour. Little they know that with natural reserves and parks scattered through the territories, 70% of Hong Kong is covered by greenery. With this unique nature of greeneries so close to the city, we sought to connect this significant correlation between “CITY & PARKS.” With “City” being the workspace surrounded by “Parks,” to bring this unique experience to CBRE’s new offices.
Applicant: Spatial Concept Limited | Project address: One Pacific Place & ITT | Completion Date: May 2020 | Developer / Client: CBRE | Interior Designer: Gary Lai, Vic Lau, Somo So, August Lam | Total GFA (square metres): 3,200 | Nature of occupation: Corporate Office
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Building // Safe Contractor & Infrastructure Project
3801 Automated People Mover (APM) and Baggage Handling System (BHS) Tunnels on Existing Airport Island In 2017, China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited was awarded as the main contractor responsible for constructing the one of the key project under Third Runway System of Hong Kong International Airport - 3801 APM and BHS Tunnels on existing Airport Island. This project, commenced on 19 June 2017 and is expected to be completed in first quarter of 2022. To strive the ultimate goal of health and safety, we not only implement the Health and Safety Management System with compliance, and adoption of innovative technique to overcome the health and safety issues arisen in different construction stages, the most important is to form a positive safety culture to achieve the core value of ONE TEAM, motivate everyone involve in health and safety.
Applicant: China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited | Project address: Existing Hong Kong Airport Island | Completion Date: First quarter of 2022
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Building // Future Project
2 Murray Road Office 2 Murray Road is a prestigious site in the heart of Central Hong Kong. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Henderson Land’s intent is to create a unique iconic landmark, delivering an “office-for-the-future”. The glass-clad building with a bespoke voluptuous built form, with design concept of a blossoming Bauhinia bud, is achieved through state-of-the-arts glass and façade technologies. With its hightensile steel structure, the building can cater for a very wide span light-filled column-free open office, offering flexibility and a new level of collaboration possibilities for tenants to be adaptable to the ever-changing operational needs for a top-notch Grade A office.
Applicant: Henderson Land Development Company Limited | Project address: 2 Murray Road, Central, Hong Kong | Completion Date: 3 January 2023 | Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects Limited | Interior Designer: Zaha Hadid Architects Limited | Landscape Designer: PWP Landscape Architecture | Total GFA (square metres): 43,200
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Building // Future Project
Eco Green Tall Tower Eco Green Saigon Tower is a mixed-use development commissioned by Xuan Mai Saigon, a major Vietnamese construction, development, and integrated services corporation. Our flagship project for Xuan Mai is a 275m tall- 69 storey Hyatt Place, Hyatt House tower that will be the new urban marker within the Ho Chi Minh City skyline in District 7, The design is inspired by the ecological nature of the Hoa Sung, Water Lily. Eco Green Tall Tower stands tall and clear- a beacon for the city across the river. The design philosophy is to create the landmark pinnacle of the Eco Green Saigon Development, anchoring District 7 as the new growth precinct for Ho Chi Minh and balancing the District 1 development across the river. The 69-story tower with a premium 440 key HYATT hotel located at the mid to high rise is topped with the Pinnacle Signature Revolving Restaurant, Exclusive Suites, Sky Deck and Club Amenities. Office low rise offers co workspaces and full floor anchor tenancies, and the Podium Convention and Conference Centre activates a landscape of stepped podium terraces across the precinct. The Eco Green Saigon Hyatt creates a truly spectacular destination and establishes a new benchmark in hospitality and environmental living in Ho Chi Minh City.
Applicant: Decibel Architecture | Project address: Lot D1 & H1 Tan Thuan West, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Expected Construction Commencement Date: Q3/4 2021 | Expected Completion Date: 2023 | Landscape Designer: Decibel Architecture & Aspect Studio | Interior Designer: Decibel Architecture & HYATT specialist team | Total Site Area (square metre): 7,000 | Total GFA (square metre): 75,000
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Building // Future Project
Hengqin Village Located at a prime location with direct access to the port and commercial facilities at the border of Hengqin and Macau, this will be a landmark development comprising offices, a hotel, commercial area and serviced apartments. The site enjoys a premium transport network, directly connected to the Hengqin and Macau light rails and the extension of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity-Rail in the future. The Cotai Strip, where many casinos and hotels are situated, is only a few minutes’ drive away. Benefitting from the strong developmental trends from Macau and Hengqin, the project will enjoy advantages and great potential as a central hub.
Applicant: The Jerde Partnership | Project address: Hengqin Island, China, near the Lotus Bridge across Cotai, Macau | Expected construction commencement date: May 2018 | Expected completion date: Targeted for 2020 | Architect: JERDE & LWK + Partners | Interior Designer: AGC Design Ltd | Landscape Designer: Belt Collins | Other key project team members: NIL | Total site area (square metres): 23,834 | Total GFA (square metres): 42,300 square meters of office, 45,500 square metres of retail, 16,700 square metres of hotel and 32,800 square metres of serviced apartments
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Building // Future Project
Two Artlane Artlane Twin Towers is a project to rejuvenate an old district in Sai Ying Pun, at the heart of which stands a newly-built residential tower surrounded by a wave of urban mural art, a first in Hong Kong. Located at Chung Ching Street, it is a statement of revitalisation as well as paying homage to the vernacular of the urban fabric in the district. It has become the new tourist attraction in Hong Kong and widely promoted by HK tourism Board.
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Applicant: Henderson Development Agency Limited | Project address: 1 Chung Ching Street | Expected completion date: November 2021 | Architect: CYS Associates (Hong Kong) Ltd | Interior Designer: SWD | Landscape Designer: ADI | Total site area (square metres) 821 | Total GFA (square metres): 7339
Building // Future Project
Redevelopment at 25-29 Kok Cheung Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon Square Mile is an urban renewal project in a Tai Kok Tsui (TKT) neighbourhood dominated by old and substandard buildings, built decades ago and are no longer able to satisfy the community’s housing needs today, neither in quantity or quality or in environmental performance. One of the defining aspects of the project was street beautification – development of the surrounding area was done to deliver a “three-dimensional” pedestrian shopping experience. This includes repaving of carriageways, new street furniture, signage, art installations being added to pedestrian areas. 25-29 Kok Cheung Street is the flagship site of the whole TKT urban renewal project.
Applicant: Henderson Land Development Company Limited | Project address: 25-29 Kok Cheung Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong | Expected Construction Commencement Date: November 2020 | Expected Completion Date: November 2023 | Architect: Architectural Design: Integrated Design Associates Limited | Interior Designer: Chief Designer: Super Potato Co., Ltd. ,Local Execution Interior Designer: ARK Associates Limited | Landscape Designer: Chief Designer: Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Laboratory Co., Ltd. | Total Site Area (Square Metres): 2,504 | Total Gross Floor Area (Square Metres): 18,780 square metres of residential and commercial mixed use
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Building // Future Project
FLN NDA Residential Development Phase 1 Located at the southeast end of the government-planned massive North East New Territories (NENT) Development, which will be developed as a “Riverside Community”, this project is the first phase of Henderson’s six residential development projects in the area. Five residential buildings, providing more than 1500 high-quality residential units with balcony views toward the open cityscape and natural landscape. The project connects the existing old Fanling district to the new “Riverside community” by footbridge network to form a junction point between the old and new urban areas. In due time, this project may well be the first completed residential development within the new Fanling North area.
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Applicant: Henderson Land Development Company Limited | Expected construction commencement date: May 25, 2020 | Expected completion date: April 29, 2022 | Architect: CYS Associates (HK) Ltd | Interior designer: Philip Liao & Partners Limited | Landscape designer: QUAD Ltd | Clubhouse designer: CREAM | Lighting consultant: Tino Kwan Lighting Consultant Limited | BIM consultant: WSP Hong Kong Limited | Total site area (square metres): 16,187 | Total GFA (square metres): 56,900.536
Building // Future Project
73 - 73E Caine Road Residential Development 73 - 73E Caine Roadis a prestigious residential property built with liveable, healthy, smart and green elements at the Mid-levels It is also part of the H Collection, a portfolio of Henderson Land’s boutique residences that emphasise the principles of heart, hallmark, handcrafted, harmony and hospitality. Rising 27storeysin an urban renewal site, the single-tower condo will provide around 180 apartments with a gross floor area of around 64,000 ft2. The details of the exterior, interior and facilities are crafted in line with high standards, whilst harmonious with the surrounding environment. A luxurious, green, healthy and smart lifestyle will underline the residential experience.
Applicant: Henderson Land Development Company Limited | Project address: 73-73E Caine Road, Mid-levels, Hong Kong | Expected construction commencement date: Sept 2020 | Expected completion date: Setp 2022 | Project Manager: Project Management 2 Department, Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. | Architect: AGC Design Limited | Interior Designer: Richards Basmajian Interiors Limited | Building Services Engineer: P&T (M&E) Limited | Structural Engineer: C M Wong & Associates Limited | Landscape Designer: Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. | Total site area (square metres): 630 | Total GFA (square metres): 5,940
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Building // Planning Proposal
WAN CHAI CONNECT DCMSTUDIOS ARCHITECTS have conceived an exciting vision for the future of Hong Kong, one that draws inspiration from the New York High Line and a new wave of people-centric and socially responsible developments that are now emerging within the world’s great cities. Central to the master plan is the creation of a grand elevated garden promenade above the traffic and noise of Gloucester Road. Interlaced with shaded walkways, lawns, fountains and public art, this sustainable ribbon of parkland reconnects historic Wan Chai with its disconnected counterpart, North Wan Chai.
Address: Gloucester Road Wan Chai | Proposal release date: May 2020 | Architect:DCMSTUDIOS | Other key project team members: DCMSTUDIOS ARCHITECTS is a member of the Wan Chai Connect Design Group with our partners : Buro Happold, Studio B , Currie & Brown | Total GFA (square metres): 309,000 | Net Leasable Area (square metres): 255,000
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Innovation Building materials, Products, Security systems and Technology are recognised in the Innovation category. Materials that contribute to the cicular economy; innovative products that aid in design efficiency, technologies that advance sustainability and systems that protect property and lives will be recognised by our distinguished judges.
Innovation // Building Materials
Sustainable Green Concrete Products Concrete is the most used man-made material on earth which is vital to help build a sustainable future world. We have been contributing to a Circular Economy through: • The Products We Make: Improve existing products’ performance including durability and workability, while developing new products such as low carbon concrete, recycled aggregate concrete and other products with sustainable benefits. • The Way We Work: By focusing on reduction, reuse and recycling throughout all our production processes - from aggregates production to the concrete used in construction, all these efforts prolonged the useful life of the resources we used.
Applicant: Alliance Construction Materials Limited
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Innovation // Building Materials
Metal Ceiling Jewel Changi Airport – The major aviation hub in Asia Pacific, the stunning project is a mixed-use development with gardens, attractions, retail, dining and a hotel to support airport operations. The airport is a major tourist attraction. For this project we fabricated double-curve panels to implement the creative and innovative ideas from the designer. Our team devoted professional skills and attention, wishing to present consistency and the perfection and magnificence of our materials. Bonder foresaw the potential of the market needs and we provided a ONE-STOP solution for the integrated ceiling system. Our products and design extended from metal ceiling and cladding to lighting solutions and stretch ceiling. Our integrated ceiling systems carries through the concept of “one colour, one dimension and one style�.
Applicant: Bonder Ltd
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Innovation // Building Materials
Innovative Architectural Decorative Glass Our biggest selling product range is laminated glass. Orientop is the pioneer and origin of laminated glass. Not only because of our innovative and pioneering spirit, but also the best quality of the products that we have produced. With our comprehensive onestop production from the procurement of raw glass material, to tempering and heat soak process, and all the way to the laminating work, the whole manufacturing process is done in-house at our own factories under a strict management and control. This assures the best quality of each and every glass product we produce. We also provides quality control and on-time delivery in order to make sure every product is manufactured in good condition and delivered perfectly and on-time. We consistently strive to offer a top level complete solutions to our customers, which makes our products popular with our clients. Over 20 product lines, such as Decorative Laminated Glass, Vetrocolor Coating Glass, Bullet Resistant Glass, Composit-OGlass (Force Entry Resistant Glass), Mirror Vision, OTL (Opaque To Limpid) Switchable Glass, Guardian Glass & Mirror, AGC Glass & Mirror, Schott Amiran Glass etc.
Applicant: Orientop Limited
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Innovation // Building Materials
Schotten & Hansen Wood is both the mĂŠtier (occupation) and ideology of Schotten & Hansen. When refining it into floorboards and interior design elements, we are aware that it is a gift of nature requiring careful handling and gentle treatment. Hence, Schotten & Hansen always strives to improve its products in harmony with the bigger picture and the greater good. We believe that every high quality product has the power to inspire, so our focus is on great craftsmanship and on creating extraordinary products that will inspire our customers to aim for their best. This is exactly what we have been achieving in this project. From flooring to wooden interiors and furniture, creates from our finestquality timber which we are proud of, lovely handled to transform spaces and age beautifully. Project: La Vetta, Kau To Shan
Applicant: Holz Selections Ltd
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Innovation // Building Materials
VertoGreen Planting Cell System Eco-Green Group is the leading company in developing Hong Kong’s vertical greening systems and green roof systems, with the aim of gradually turning the concrete jungle impression into a sustainable environment for the city. As a one-stop solution landscape company, we provide greening design, supply, installation and maintenance services. Eco-Green Group has poured resources into researching and developing urban greenery for over a decade, striving to develop a variety of products to meet customer needs.
Applicant: Eco-Green Group Ltd
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Innovation // Building Materials
InnoGreen Smart Green Wall As a specialist contractor, our biggest selling products are Vertical Greenwall and Green roof, which are efficient and effective ways to boost the green coverage ratio with limited land within our densely urbanized city. InnoGreen’s goal is to provide high quality, easy-to-install, low maintenance greening systems that can accommodate to a full array of architectural structures and satisfy client customizations. We enrich ourselves to meet customer needs. We strictly comply to quality policy in order to maintain excellent service quality, we are certified with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and target to qualify for ISO14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) in 2020. To further meet customer’s demand, we conduct extensive R&D research and successfully launch our new product ‘InnoPot’ to further reduce client’s cost while also benefiting the environment.
Applicant: InnoGreen Environmental Limited
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Innovation // Building Materials
Moss Wall VERDE PROFILO MOSSwallÂŽ, handmade in Italy, is created from a natural lichen from sustainable sources. Preserved with a 100% ecological technique, the lichen is stabilised and undergoes antistatic treatment to avoid the capture of dust. MOSSwall requires no maintenance and is fully guaranteed for 5 years. It is the ultimate synergy of nature and design, certified for fire, acoustic and antibacterial control. Available in 23 colours, MOSSwall can be utilised for corporate branding, unique interior design, sound control, light solutions, furniture, or simply to bring nature indoors, there really is no limit as to what can be designed from MOSSwall.
Applicant: LCC Group (Legend Contracting & Consulting Limited)
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Innovation // Building Materials
weberset TF ECO series The new launch weberset TF ECO series is the tile adhesive mortar designed to take care, not only of the environment by reducing 50% CO2 emissions, but also the building professionals. The innovative formula that is less irritating to the applicator, it contains new raw materials sourced from the recovery of industrial by-products to reduce CO2 emissions and the need for natural resources. The environmental performance of this ECO tile adhesive is matched by its technical performance, rapid spread and smooth texture make it the market’s easiest adhesive to apply.
Applicant: Saint-Gobain Weber (Hong Kong) Building Materials Co., Ltd
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Innovation // Building Materials
Glued Laminated Timber Rubner Holzbau’s biggest selling product range is glued laminated timber (glulam). Glued laminated timber, or glulam, is the beating heart of timber engineering. Several layers of spruce wood are glued together in the direction of the grain and processed into customised glulam elements. Our glued laminated timber offers excellent statics qualities. It is light-weight and retains its shape. From simple load-bearing systems to major timber-frame structures and complete wood structure solutions. Rubner Holzbau offers the full range from CAD planning to production, delivery and assembly. Alternatively, we manufacture glulam kits based on the client’s planning documents. Rubner Holzbau has 6 main product lines/solutions, i.e. glued laminated timber (glulam), prefabricated roof elements, prefabricated wall elements, cross laminated timber, wood glass facades and envelope solutions.
Applicant: Rubner Holzbau GmbH
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Innovation // Building Materials
Wallpaper We noticed vinyl wallcoverings are common and popular in the market with its attractive functions such as durable, eco-friendly, non-toxic and so on. As a customer-oriented company, we therefore keep a large quantity of in-stock vinyl wallcoverings in Hong Kong, so that we can deliver quick responses to fulfil and guarantee customers who are looking for fast delivery due to different project needs. Apart from speedy service, we keep on sourcing innovative and novel products to let our customers standing in front of the trend. In this contemporary world, we believe “3D wallcoverings�, which are formed with astonishing, unconventional design and unimaginable materials like velvet and suede, are one of the favorite type of wallpapers in the market. Thanks to the thermoforming technique, a clear relief is created that gives a 3D effect while the material remains supple and soft. It is also handy that the 3D wallcovering has a positive influence on the acoustics in the room. That is not only an advantage for comfort but also for the application possibilities. With 3D wallcovering, the wall can appear in an optical illusion. And this can be done in all kinds of styles from a plain play of lines to the look of antique panel doors.
Applicant: Tat Ming Wallpaper Company Ltd
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Innovation // Building Materials
Flooring Vinyl flooring and commercial carpets are the major players in the market with its attractive functions of durability, cleanability, ecofriendly, cost effective and so on. As a customer-oriented company, we therefore keep a large quantity of in-stock vinyl, carpet, engineered parquet and laminate floorings in Hong Kong. For making sure we can deliver quick responses to fulfil and guarantee customers who are looking for fast delivery due to different project needs. We strive to provide diversified products to our customers. Our product range covers engineered parquet, laminated flooring, carpet, vinyl flooring, rugs, tatami and customised program.
Applicant: Tat Ming Flooring Company Ltd
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Innovation // Products
Hippobobo Indoor Play From design, production, installation, maintenance and repair, all process are fully arranged by our own team. It allows us to focus on each step, and detail on the product to fulfill the safety requirement and customer request. We emphasize on the innovation and playground safety. We hire professional designer who is licensed playground safety inspector to design the equipment which could plasticity to meet the different needs of the clients and create a unique playground surroundings.
Applicant: Gloss Mind Sports International Ltd
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Innovation // Products
Cable and Pipe Tracer Kit A widely and must trouble shooting tools for every electricians; HVAC; plumbing; D.I.Y.; renovation etc. The Transmitter send a modulate signal to any conductive material such as wires; cables and pipes which is on surface or buried inside walls; ceilings; floors or under ground. The Receiver picks the modulated signals and indicate by LED’s and audible sound. The Transmitter also works on energized or de-energized AC/DC circuit with an effective range more than 2 kilometers. One of the unique advance feature is, it is not necessary to
unplug or interrupt signal line/network cable during operation of the equipment. The transmitting signal directly inject through outer PVC sheath of the wire or cable. Another feature include a Non-contact AC Voltage detection to detect AC Voltage without physically contact with socket; plug or wires.
Applicant: Meet (China) Ltd
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Innovation // Products
AC Detector with Cable / Wire Tracer Non-contact AC voltage detector only used to detect the presence of AC voltage on unshielded AC wire/ cable or on the surface of AC socket/plug. MS-148(30)VC is a unique detector (with NCV, noncontact AC voltage and NCC, non-contact AC current) to detect not only AC voltage but as well as AC current. The principal is when there is AC current flow (no matter the voltage) through the circuit, the detector
sense the AC signal through the wire or cable, no matter it is single/two/three phases; shielded, buried inside the walls or under the ground. Higher the current flows through the circuits, greater the distance detector sense up. Six bar LEDs with vibrations feed back define and compare the current flows between conductors; high/ low current; exact location or distance.
Applicant: Meet (China) Ltd
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Innovation // Products
MultiH® Multifunctional Nanofiber Air Filter MultiH®, in collaboration with NAMI, has devised a new filtration solution using ground-breaking nanotechnology to produce Nanofiber “Antimicrobial” Membrane. This is a patented membrane combines all necessary properties for the use in your HVAC, air conditioning and ventilation systems without changing the facility parameters when operating in recirculation mode. It is the optimal protection against viruses, bacteria and micro-organisms and provides virus-free air with least pressure drop. At least 99.9% virus[1], bacteria, mold and micro-organisms can be KILLED once captured in nanofibrous membrane. MultiH® HEPA H13 filters with “Antimicrobial” nanofibers is an efficient and easy-to-implement upgrade solution. Complex conversions for an upgrade to existing systems with HEPA filters are no longer an issue with higher specific surface area nanostructure media. It enables significantly higher filtration efficiency with at least 25% lower in pressure loss, less energy consumption. Definitely a turnkey solution at the level of precoronavirus configurations. MultiH® HEPA H13 Antimicrobial filter media meet all safety requirements, in particular the fire protection regulations according to UL900.
Applicant: Focus Filtration and Engineering Limited
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Smart Coating Kwong Man Kee (A HK stock listed building specialist) provides innovative and eco-friendly architectural materials, specialized in resinous flooring, waterproof admixture technology, rooftop waterproofing systems, and special spray finishing for external & internal vertical surfaces. Working series: Resinous Flooring – Flowcrete / Gripdeck Series External Concourse flooring (Ramp & EVA) – Rustik Resin Bound Paving Fairface Coating – Bonnflon AGC Series Special Decorative Spray – Jady Coating Series Roofing System – Carlisle USA Series Sustainable Development: NEW Generation of Crystalline Waterproofing Technology (Concrete Admixture)
Applicant: Kwong Man Kee Engineering Limited
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OSMO Wood Finishes Made in Germany, OSMO has been perfecting the art of plant oil and wax based products for over a century. Formed by the oils of sunflower, soya, linseed and thistle, as well as natural waxes, our patented finishes are completely safe to use around children and pets and have no unpleasant odours during application. Unlike lacquer, varnishes and other synthetic finishes, OSMO products are completely non-toxic after drying and pose no threat to the environment. OSMO has expanded its world-renowned range of Polyx Oil with the “natural’ colour tone for finishing wooden surfaces and porous surfaces such as granite, cement tiles. Polyx Oil is the first finish worldwide to fulfil long term emissions tests and because the product is free from benzene, aromatics and tarpenes, makes them 100% environmentally friendly.
Applicant: Holz Selections Ltd.
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The benevolent red used on Japanese pagodas is a very special shade of RED. All pagodas in the country follow this colour strictly, but until recently it contained lead. So, to provide a suitable alternative OSMO had to match the colour precisely. Our success demonstrates OSMO’s meticulous attention to detail on behalf of our clients.
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Innovation // Security Systems
Efaflex Efa-SST Secure RC4 The new EFA-SST® Secure with Resistance Class RC4 offers maximum security against burglary, robbery and vandalism. People wishing to safeguard against these risks often resort to electronic security detection and alarm systems – however, these can complicate logistical processes and result in the slowing down of internal procedures and significant restrictions to ongoing operations. The EFA-SST® Secure combines speed with security in a single door solution. It provides maximum protection to the people around you, whilst incorporating the speed of an efficient EFAFLEX high-speed door. Maximum Speed meets maximum Security.
Applicant: AUB Limited
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Pro-WatchÂŽ Integrated Security Suite Pro-WatchÂŽ Integrated Security Suite - Integrated software designed to meet the complete security needs of an enterprise, from access and intrusion management to video surveillance from a single user interface. It is safe, simple and highly effective protection for people, property, and assets. It optimizes productivity through remote access. Its connected systems mitigate business risks and reduces operator workload and operational costs.
Applicant: Honeywell Limited
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Air-lux / Airassisted Sealing Technology air-lux is a floor-to-ceiling glass façade system with large-surface sliding windows and a unique patented air-assisted sealing concept. This technology provides an outstanding Impermeability against driving rain and air-infiltration; it also achieves a significant noise reduction. Air-lux windows provide the best performance in the industry. air-lux can be adapted to individual requirements up to Resistance Class RC3, which provides a high security level in combination with the corresponding glazing; another outstanding feature. A broad variety of Opening types in combination with fix glazing panels provide a freedom of design for architects and designers. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Switzerland. air-lux – No compromise.
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Dowsil™ Construction Technology Solutions Building for the future with the world leading proven Dowsil™ constructions technology solutions By collaborating with building owners, architects, engineers, building designers, contractors and material manufacturers, we are developing an array of chemistries, formulations and materials. These technologies enhance performance, durability, aesthetics and sustainability across the entire built environment. From roads to roofs, from homes to high-rises, we offer solutions that reduce waste, improve efficiency and ultimately achieve the goal of development that is as environmentally friendly as it is visually appealing and structurally and functionally robust. • Proven silicones that enable durable and high-performing designs through a vast offering of sealants and coatings for structural glazing, weatherproofing, window and door, insulating glass and infrastructure • Polyurethane systems that deliver high-performance coating, adhesive, sealant and insulation solutions across a wide range of applications • Acrylic binders and additives that offer durability in applications ranging from dispersion-based renders to cool roof coatings to cementitious waterproofing membranes • Cellulosic technology that enhances workability, adhesion, and water retention in cement-based tile adhesives, self-levelling flooring and other applications
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One Taikoo Place, Hong Kong
High-performance silicone technology & world-class expertise
PingAn Finance Tower, Shenzhen
Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre
Victoria Dockside, Hong Kong
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VS Smart The Digital Works Supervision System (DWSS) is a workflow enabled application system which consists of mandatory modules and mobility to facilitate the digital processing of the required forms and records with one centralised database system. The Innovative DWSS System can uplift the capacity and sustainability of the construction industry, increase productivity, enhance regulation and quality assurance, improve site safety and reduce environmental impact.
Applicant: VHSOFT Technologies Co Ltd
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Innoshare DWSS InnoShare DWSS is well designed for a modern and green construction environment with a smart electronic platform. Since the Technical Circular (Works) No.3/2020 published by Development Bureau in March 2020, construction projects with pre-tender estimate exceeding HK$300 million have to be run in an electronic method to have greater productivity and be more environmental-friendly since April 2020. As a result, we have InnoShare DWSS, which contains several modules with a single
platform, yet meanwhile serves both desktop and mobile device users. Request for Inspection/Survey Check Form (E-RISC), Site Diary/Site Record Book plus Labour Return Record (E-Diary) and Site Safety & Cleansing Inspection Records (E-Safety) have been embraced in such an electronic innovation.
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Non-Intrusive Data Acquisition Device (Basic Version) This invention could provide fault prediction for multi-brand lifts using different proprietary software programs without intervening the existing hardware and software of the lift installations, therefore enabling the cross-platform applicability. Serving as a common platform for safety examination and compliance check by building owners, lift maintenance contractors, users and regulatory bodies.
There is a pressing need of a solution which can monitor and warn in advance over abnormalities for a mix of ages, brands and types of lift equipment using different proprietary software programs but without intervention to the existing hardware and software of the lift installations.
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Judging Panel The Build4Asia Awards 2020 judging panel is comprised of leaders in their respective and diverse fields, in Hong Kong and further afield. Our distinguished judges are all highly experienced and represent a broad swathe of professions within the development community.
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Dylan Brady Conductor, Decibel Architecture Decibel Architecture (dB(A)) was founded in 2015 and is led by Dylan Brady, a registered architect throughout Australia and New Zealand. Dylan was the founding director of studio505, and led the company to great international and national success over its 14 year history. Dylan’s experience covers a range of sectors including large scale public, government and community projects through to small scale residential projects and art collaborations. Dylan’s experience and passion for architecture has fused an artistic spirit with a practical technical knowledge. His enthusiasm and capacity for communication creates highly energetic and participatory design propositions that engage with the future and ignite our imaginations.
Dylan travels regularly (when COVID allows) throughout Australia on dB(A) projects from the Northern Territory down to the Bay of Fires on Tasmania’s east coast. As well as national projects, dB(A) are currently working on a series of significant projects in South East Asia, Vietnam and China, developing and spreading the aspirations and expertise of dB(A) in sustainable design, skyscrapers and cultural architecture. Dylan is extremely passionate about innovation, fresh thinking and engaging with sustainability. He revels in new materials and new practices in the ongoing challenge to create and enable our shared possible futures – particularly in the upcoming challenges that 2021 and beyond hold Dylan has presented and lectured throughout Australia and internationally, as part of Design Missions, Sustainability Conferences, Trade missions and various high level Government and Business functions. Most recently Dylan has spoken at Design for the Future IAPA 15th Anniversary Exhibition in Guangzhou , HKID BoDW Master Lectures in Hong Kong and Design Speaks Health Care Symposium in Sydney.
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Professor Jason Pomeroy Founder of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy
Jason Pomeroy is an award-winning architect, academic, author and TV presenter, regarded as one of the world’s thought leaders in sustainable design. He gained bachelor and master degrees from the Canterbury School of Architecture and the University of Cambridge; and his PhD from the University of Westminster. He is the founder of Singapore-based interdisciplinary design and research firm Pomeroy Studio, and sustainable education provider, Pomeroy Academy. Pomeroy has edited Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation (2020), and authored Pod Off-Grid: Explorations into Low Energy Waterborne Communities (2016), The Skycourt and Skygarden: Greening the Urban Habitat (2014) and Idea House: Future Tropical Living Today (2011). He continues to raise cultural awareness of cities through his critically acclaimed TV series ‘Smart Cities 2.0’, ‘City Time Traveller’ and ‘City Redesign’.
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Johnny Chiu Founder, JC Architecture Johnny Chiu, the founder of JC Architecture and OUT Scholarship, recognized for his fresh perspective and concept-driven work. He is the first Taiwanese designer to win WAF/INSIDE World Interior of the Year, his other accolades includes four Taiwan Interior Design Award gold awards, 40 Under 40 Awards and Red Dot: Best of the Best. His provocative and unconventional design works have made him a key figure in defining design in Asia and is often invited on the jury panel of esteem design competitions such as US’s International Interior Design Award and Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award. He also often guest lecture at many universities including the prestigious Royal College of Art in London.
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Wai Tang Founding Partner, Quad Studio Wai previously worked at Aedas as an Executive Director with over 25 years of experience in practicing architecture design with a focus on both Local and International Architectural Projects of all scales. Born in Hong Kong in 1970 and moved to the UK in 1972. In 1989, Wai Tang studied at the Birmingham School of Architecture before moving to London in 1993 to attend MA/PG Dip at the University of Westminster where he was mentored by David Greene of Archigram and received the RIBA Silver Medal Runner Up award for best national diploma project in 1995. He believes that creative world is evolving where designers are becoming more of a polymath. Designers are not one person doing many things rather we are many people focused on one thing resulting to an enriched design solution to our clients. In 2019, Wai was honoured to be elected as a Fellow Member of HKIA. Currently, he is a part of the Westminster Alumni Advisory Group in Hong Kong, speaking in events hosted by RIBA Hong Kong Chapter, being Guest Critic at the Architecture Department of HKU space and leading a group of talented individuals in designing cutting edge architecture in and around China.
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Mark Panckhurst Director, HEAD Architecture • • • • • •
Member of Royal Institute of British Architects since 2001 RIBA Chartered Member No. 20010960 Completed projects in Hong Kong, China, Cambodia, Macau, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Japan Multiple International Property Awards, ICSC awards, Architizer A+ Awards and HKDA awards Speaker at conferences in Hong Kong, China and Thailand Co-founded HEAD Architecture in 2000
Mark Panckhurst is a New Zealand-born Architect who has lived and worked in Asia for 25 years. Mark has experience in a wide variety of architectural and interior projects throughout Hong Kong, China, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia and Taiwan. He is a Director of HEAD Architecture, which was founded in 2000 and is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
J Lee Rofkind Head of Hospitality Design, HOK J Lee has extensive experience designing luxury hotels all over the world. Her experience covers three sides of the hotel design table: hotel operations, architecture and interior design. She brings passion, creativity and practical insights to her practice. For over 30 years J Lee has worked with various international hotel operators in Europe, North America, Japan, China, Australia, Thailand, India and other South East Asian countries. She has a talent for transforming the client’s vision into timeless and modern designs that create a memorable guest experience and expresses both the brand’s identity and local culture. Originally from Chicago in the USA and working around the world, J Lee exemplifies a global thought leader with an innate ability to solve the most complex design problems, each one with a unique solution.
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Sammy Hui Vice President of Hong Kong Façade Association Sammy Hui is the Senior Business Development Leader for Dow Consumer Solutions, based at Dow Chemical Pacific office in Hong Kong leads business development in the field of high performance façade solutions. By connects Dow Performance Silicones global resources to provide the highest performance sealing solutions and innovation to support the projects with design community including developers, architects, engineers, specialist contractors, systems manufacturers, research centers and certification bodies. With over 20 years professional experience in building industry, Sammy joined Dow Corning in 1995, being serviced in different commercial functions include Sales, Marketing, Marketing Communications and Innovation specialized in façade glazing industry worked on numerous prestigious landmark construction projects across Asia and the Globe. In parallel he has participated number of collaborative R&D projects, consistently pushing the boundaries in the field of high performance facades. Sammy Hui is a thought leader and ambassador in the area of high-performance sustainable design in architecture. Having held various positions to support the industry professional societies as current Vice President of Hong Kong Façade Association since 2015, Committee Member of USGBC Platinum - a consortium for LEED Professionals in Hong Kong. Active lead by playing key roles for AIA – American Institute of Architects International Region as founding sponsor and consultant with unique insights into high performance façade solutions as well as proactive support façade engineering professional community development that perceived by the local and global Construction Industry.
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Elena Galli Giallini Co-founder and principal, Elena Galli Giallini Ltd Elena Galli Giallini operated with her own studio in Italy, specializing in architecture, heritage buildings renovation and design, before moving to Japan, where a collaboration with renowned major Japanese enterprises, property developers and industrialists stretched almost 18 years. In 2013 she established Elena Galli Giallini Ltd.’s operational office in Hong Kong. This cross-culture experience enabled Elena to deepen the understanding of society and business approach in Asia equipping her with the expertise to handle projects of great complexity, bridging theories and insights from different sectors. Elena Galli Giallini Ltd is interdisciplinary oriented and works on projects spanning from Residential and Corporate, to Mixed-Use and Commercial complex, providing all-round solutions in the fields of architecture, interior design and product development, for diversified scale of projects from conception to completion. The studio is committed to ensure quality within the whole creative cycle focusing on inventiveness and versatility, seeking to create more humane and sustainable habitats; its core skills and expertise lie in the capability of producing high end environments and answers to the needs of contemporary life style with unique production and projects, through a holistic approach and emphasis on tailor-made quality and solutions. Elena Galli Giallini has been a visiting professor and lecturer in major universities and economic institutions in Japan.
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Robert Gordon Regional Director, BuroHappold Robert Gordon has over 25 years’ experience as a consulting engineer, with over 12 years in Asia, and the last 8 years in Hong Kong. With a masters degree from the University of Leeds (UK) in civil engineering with construction management, Robert commenced his career primarily engaged as a designer on highway, bridges and railway projects. Since arriving in Hong Kong in 2012, he has been responsible for leading building structures, MEPF, façade, sustainability, environmental, civil and civil structural teams to deliver landmark projects in Hong Kong and Asia. These have included cultural buildings and facilities in the West Kowloon Cultural District, university buildings and facilities for HKUST and City University, Taiwan High Speed Railway, underground stations for the Line 2 metro in Kuala Lumpur, cross harbour tunnel for the Shatin-Central link, Tolo Highway and Trunk Road T2, waste management and recycling facilities. Robert is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of both the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and the Insititution of Civil Engineers, helping guide engineers to achieve their professional qualifications. Robert is the current Chairman of the Lighthouse Club Hong Kong, the construction industry charity, and is passionate about safety via design, promoting this via an annual competition.
Janey Rogers Executive Committee, Lighthouse Club Hong Kong Janey Rogers has lived and worked in Hong Kong for nearly six years. Prior to that, she lived in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and India, having left the UK in 2004. However, Janey has been travelling all of her life as her father was a Civil Engineer who worked on some of the largest hydro-power projects in the world, spanning a 40 year engineering career. Janey did not follow in his footsteps but has worked in the construction industry, firstly in Vietnam and latterly in Hong Kong. She is currently Group Business Manager for BKAsiaPacific Limited who have a 30+ year history in Hong Kong and the region. It was during Janey’s time in Bangkok that she first attended a Lighthouse Club get-together but it was not until she and her husband relocated to Ho Chi Minh City that she became actively involved. For four years she was the Secretary of the HCMC Branch, subsequently taking on a similar role when they moved to Phnom Penh. During her time in Hong Kong, Janey has been involved not only in the Hong Kong Branch committee and subcommittees but also Lighthouse Club International which superseded the Asia Pacific Region in 2017.
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We would like to thank everyone who entered Build4Asia Awards 2020. Results can be viewed at www.build4asia.com or www.PRC-Magazine.com . See you in 2022.
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