Hong Kong at 15: Redefining the Public Realm - Exhibition Opening

Hong Kong at 15: Redefining the Public Realm - Exhibition Opening MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, Noting the 15 year milestone of Hong Kong’s transfer of sovereignty, the Center for Architecture in New York opens the exhibition Hong Kong at 15: Redefining the Public Realm on December 10, 2012. Home to over seven million people and one of the world’s major financial centers, Hong Kong has been a nexus of rapid development and change during this time and has been shaped, in part, by New York architects. The exhibition features three selected architectural projects built in Hong Kong since 1997 and designed by New York architects: the International Finance Center (IFC) by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects; Hysan Place by Kohn Pedersen Fox; and the Asia Society by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. Commissioned photography illustrating a Hong Kong perspective is included, by noted photographer Chan Yiu Hung (Ah Hung), founder of the Hong Kong Cultural Imaging Workshop. His work situates these buildings in their unique physical and historical contexts, as well as illustrating the evolving Hong Kong skyline. Introductory Remarks: Jill Lerner, FAIA Remarks: Cesar Pelli, FAIA; Tod Williams, FAIA; William Louie, FAIA; Anita Chan, Director, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, New York; Jonathan Solomon, Exhibition Curator Panel Discussion: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM A simulcast panel discussion with AIA Hong Kong, regarding the issues of "Expanding the Public Realm," following Hong Kong at 15: Redefining the Public Realm - Exhibition Opening Speakers: Fred Clarke, FAIA // Pelli Clarke Pelli // IFC Tod Williams, FAIA // Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects // Asia Society Robert Whitlock, AIA // Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates // Hysan Place Moderated by: Clifford Pearson, Deputy Editor, Architectural Record Organized by: AIANY Global Dialogues Committee, AIA Hong Kong, and Asia Society Hong Kong AIANY Global Dialogues Committee Chairs: Jeffrey A Kenoff AIA, Bruce Fisher AIA Links: Exhibition: http://cfa.aiany.org/index.php?section=upcoming&expid=246 Panel Discussion: http://cfa.aiany.org/index.php?section=calendar&evtid=5184 - RELATED EVENT: Hong Kong at 15: Redefining the Public Realm