HKAC, HKIUD, PGBC Joint event in Conservation Series #2: Seminar on Conserving Central and Archi-walk to Central

PGBC
Oct 21, 2021
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Updated: Apr 10

In less than 200 years, Central has witnessed the transformation of Hong Kong from a fishing village into an entrepot; and, more recently into today's modern metropolis and global financial centre. Today Central is the administrative centre of Hong Kong and home to many international and Mainland financial and business corporations. While myriad fascinating new high-rise buildings have been constructed over time, numerous examples of original architecture remain preserved within the cityscape. All of this has been fused and distilled into the distinct Central we see today.

To understand more on Conserving Central, the Hong Kong Architecture Centre, the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design and the Professional Green Building Council cordially invite you to join the joint event in Conservation series #2. Event details as follows:

A) Seminar on Conserving Central (Video Recording Recap)

Date: 21 October 2021 (Thursday)

Time: 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.

Venue: Courtyard, Ground Floor, Central Market

Speakers:

Ms. Angela Lee, JP, Deputy Secretary for Development (Works) 1
Mr Douglas So, B.B.S., JP, Chairman, Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB)
Professor Lau Chi-pang, BBS, JP, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Built Heritage Conservation
Ir Wai Chi Sing, GBS, JP, Managing Director, Urban Renewal Authority
Mr. Donald Choi, CEO, Chinachem Group

Admission Fee: Free

Language: English

CPD Hours: 2 hours for Eligible members

Quota: 70 in person, others join through zoom

B) Archi-walk to Central

Tour 1: "Archi X Heritage Triangle"

Central Market -> Tai Kwun -> Hong Kong News-Expo -> PMQ -> Pak Tsz Lane Park -> Graham Market (open market stall) -> Wing Woo Grocery Shop -> New Central Harborfront

Date: 16 October 2021 (Saturday)

Time: 9:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Guided tour speaker: Mr. Chan Tin Kuen, Anthony

Admission Fee: Site Visit: $250 ( members of HKAC/ PGBC/ HKIUD); $320(non-members )

Language: Cantonese

Quota: 25

CPD Hours: 2.5 hours for Eligible members

Tour 2: “Archi X Power Circle”

Central Market -> PMQ -> Tai Kwun -> Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Compound -> Central Government Offices Complex -> Murray Building -> Former French Mission Building -> New Central Harborfront

Date: 23 October 2021 (Saturday)

Time: 9:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Guided tour speaker: Architect Liu Kwok On, Roy

Admission Fee: Site Visit: $250 ( members of HKAC/ PGBC/ HKIUD); $320 (non-members )

Language: Cantonese

Quota: 25

CPD Hours: 2.5 hours for Eligible members

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Online registration: bit.ly/3ty7Y6YLimited seats available on a first-come first-served basis
Successful applicants will be notified by email
(Extended) Application deadline: 8 October 2021 12 October 2021
Should there be any queries, please feel free to contact Ms. Karen Li of HKAC Colleague at 28057146 / info@archicentre.hk
Limited seats available on a first-come first-served basis
Successful applicants will be notified by email