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02/06/2022

My first article in the South China Morning Post - let’s start a movement 💪

Not enough focus is placed on extracting value from ‘forgotten spaces’ in Hong Kong’s urban ecosystem amid the rush for new technology in buildings.

04/12/2021

Offices and built environments are fast adapting to our working habits and redefining the nature of work with a new digital infrastructure. Join me, live on ViuTV at 8pm HKT tonight along with Dr. Edmund Lee (Former Executive Director, Hong Kong Design Centre, HK) as we explore the future of work and living with Prof. Jeremy Myerson (Director of WORKTECH Academy, UK), Jesper Jos Olsson (Group CEO & Founding Partner, White Peak & Stey, Mainland China), and Ryan Anderson (VP of Global Research and Insights, MillerKnoll, US).

Register now at www.2021.BODW.com for free access!

07/10/2019

Meanwhile - life and work goes on here in Hong Kong. Street furniture modeled after dim sum baskets make their YouTube debut. These will be deployed for the WalkDVRC project serving to improve the public realm of one of Central's most important arteries.

Walk DVRC - Street Basket is a mobile pavilion to pedestrianize the road in downtown Hong Kong. We plan to implement the scheme first on Des Vouex Road Centr...

17/09/2019

Landed in Washington DC for the ULI Fall Meeting - and we're sharing the stage again with Goodwin Gaw for the APAC Forum. Hong Kong needs his city building vision now more than ever.

A Fireside Chat with one of Hong Kong’s leading developer/investors, Goodwin Gaw, Chairman & Managing Principal of Gaw Capital.

14/06/2019

In Shanghai for the ULI Asia Pacific Summit moderating my first bilingual panel on a subject near and dear to us - "Shaping Neighbourhoods Through Urban Regeneration".

27/05/2019

In Tokyo for a few meetings and had to stop into one of our favorite spaces - the 2/F all-day dining lounge at Tsutaya Daikanyama. Every bookstore should have one!

18/04/2019

Quick stay in Nashville for the ULI Spring Meeting - loads of beautifully restored Deco interiors to our surprise and delight.

03/03/2019

Here meeting with the Permanent Secretary for the MND, and CEO of the URA - loved this climate appropriate outdoor entrance area with a Big Ass Fan 😂

21/02/2019

Historic shophouses meet modern public housing in a city that handles both with finesse. We're here for the ULI Singapore Conference!

14/10/2018

A cheery pop of colour (and children) on a gloomy day. Nice to check in on an old project!

10/10/2018

We're in Boston for the ULI Fall Meeting!

26/08/2018

Delightful adaptive reuse project in Shenzhen.