Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Royal Institute of British Architects Presents Great by Design: British Architecture – Asian Vision in Hong Kong



The Peak_Architectural Model_
 Hong Kong
_by TFP Farrells:
 Architectural models,
like this one
of TFP Farrell’s Peak Tower,
 will be display during the exhibition


HONG KONG  – Great by Design: British Architecture – Asian Vision, an exhibition organised by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in partnership with the GREAT Britain campaign , will open from 31 March to 11 April 2015 in Hong Kong, celebrating the international and collaborative nature of British architecture in Asia.

 Recognised for its audacity, innovation and creativity, British architecture has formed a natural and intuitive relationship with Asian vision, foresight and entrepreneurial flair to produce some of the world’s most creative and innovative projects.

Hysan Place_Interior View_Hong Kong_
by Benoy: Interior view of Hysan Place
 in Causeway Bay,
 designed by British architecture practice Benoy


Alongside the exhibition, there will also be a public forum and Asia’s first airing of ‘The Brits who Built the Modern World’, three short films by BBC TV.



Jockey Club Innovation Tower_
Louver Study_Hong Kong_by Zaha Hadid Architects: 
The exhibition showcases behind-the-scenes design materials
, like this Louver study showing airflows aroun
 the Jockey Club Innovation Tower
 at PolyU, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects


To showcase how the contemporary architectural landscape is shaped, Great by Design will offer the public rare insight into the creative background of some of the world’s most recognised buildings and outstanding recent projects. 

Great by Design will also highlight key moments in the development of various architectural landmarks, reflecting their impact not just for the people who use them, but also for the evolution of architecture itself.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Jessica Ching
Consultant
T +852 2533 9949              

10/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

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