Great by Design: British Architecture – Asian Vision
An exhibition, public forum and three screening events, which celebrate the unique and mutually beneficial relationship between British Architects and Asian partners - relationships which result in the most innovative buildings in the world.
The Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
31 March – 11 April 2015, open Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 10pm, except Public Holidays
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.
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.
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. Projects featured in the exhibition will include:
- The HSBC building designed by Foster + Partners, one of the most iconic skyscrapers in Hong Kong, which established “High Tech” or “structural expressionism” globally as a new architectural style;
- TFP Farrells’ “Post Modernist” Peak Tower that forms a metaphor for postmodern Hong Kong itself, with its distinctive eaves reminiscent of Chinese architecture; and
- Zaha Hadid Architect’s Innovation Tower for the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, which with its seamless fluid lines created a new paradigm for the tower and podium structure that is ubiquitous to the Hong Kong architectural landscape.
The UK is one of the world’s leading centres of architectural expertise, boasting an unparalleled depth and diversity of experience. It is particularly renowned for its architectural creativity and innovation, with UK-based architects increasingly acclaimed for their experimental, versatile and futuristic techniques and technologies.
This exhibition brings to life British architects’ extensive experience and work in Asia’s world city, a place where they have also established active businesses that deliver world-class projects around the region.
The RIBA is also hosting a public forum on 30 March and a number of film screenings during 1-9 April 2015. Entry to the exhibition as well as the programmes will be open to the general public and free of charge.
Public Forum: Free of charge
Monday, 30 March 2015, 2-6 pm
This public forum, chaired by the RIBA president Stephen Hodder, will take place in partnership with The RIBA Hong Kong Chapter, and is supported by The Chinese University Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong. Professor Colin Fournier from the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, will be the keynote speaker. His keynote will explore the themes of collaboration and creative partnerships reflected within the exhibition. Ben Warner, Managing Director of Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners; Christopher Law, Director of Oval Partnership; Matt Brook, Director of Broadway Malyan; and Stefan Krummeck, Director of Terry Farrell and Partners, will contribute to the panel discussion. These high profile figures from the industry will also be available to take questions from the floor, providing a unique opportunity for the public to find out more about the architectural world.
Film screenings: Free of charge
Throughout the duration of the exhibition there will be screenings of the BBC TV series ‘The Brits who Built the Modern World’, aired for the first time in Asia.
Episode one – 1 April 2015, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Episode two – 8 April 2015, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Episode three – 9 April 2015, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Architectural practices contributing to the exhibition include Aedas, Benoy, Foster + Partners, Farrells Hong Kong (TFP Farrells), Heatherwick Studio, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and Zaha Hadid Associates.
The exhibition is sponsored by Battersea Power Station, RocaConcepts and FACT. Supporting Organisations include Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University, and the RIBA Hong Kong Chapter.
More information on the exhibition can be found on the RIBA website: http://www.architecture.com/WhatsOn/March2015/GreatbyDesignBritishArchitecture-AsianVision.aspx
Share
0 Comments
Comment as :