In partnership with The Murray, DESIGN@HKG presents aspecial sharing session as part of the Niccolo Lecture series. The sharing focuseson heritage and its evolving significance for contemporary urbanneighbourhoods, bringing together current generation of architects anddesigners including:

-       Addison Yick - Architect, Tai Kwun
-       Benjamin Lam - Founding Partner, SHADOW Design
-       Wesley Ho - Cofounder & Director, NappStudio & Architects Limited

The venue itself holds a profound historical link to thediscussion: The Murray (formerly the Murray Building) served as theheadquarters where the Commissioner for Heritage’s Office’s landmark"Conserving Central" initiative was conceived. This governmentinitiative notably shaped four major local landmarks—Tai Kwun, PMQ, CentralMarket, and The Murray itself. Drawing on their unique and diverse professionalviewpoints, the guest speakers will share their firsthand experiences workingon these iconic heritage and revitalization sites, while exploring the lastingcultural footprint these projects have left on Central.

The sharing will be moderated by Roger Wu, Business Development & Projects Director of Hong Kong Design Centre, and features aspecial interview with Dr Sujata Govada, Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Urbanisation (ISU), exploring the topic from the perspective of sustainable urbanisation. Additionally, the event is supported by the ISU and the Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON).

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