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The Recycled Glass Reception Screen at Hang Seng Bank Headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, showcases how circular design can redefine a corporate interior. As part of the extensive renovation of the landmark building, ARTA Architects and collaborators transformed 1,550 kg of glass, salvaged from the demolition of the bank’s former interior, into a signature feature that anchors the main reception.
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As the climate crisis intensifies, architects are being called to lead with clarity, responsibility, and measurable action. AIA members reaffirmed this role in 2019 by unanimously adopting a Resolution for Urgent and Sustained Climate Action, committing the profession to accelerate decarbonization across buildings and the built environment.
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Archify was proud to support Informa Markets' Architecture & Design Dialogues 2026 — a morning of bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of thinking that reminds us why design matters.There's a particular quality to a room where the right conversation is happening. The air feels different. People lean in. Time moves a little slower.
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High above the bustle of Caine
Road in Mid‑Levels, Hong Kong, FIOworks has transformed a Casa Bella
apartment into a calm, contemporary retreat where art functions as the interior’s principal agent and urban
living is quietly redefined. Perched above the clubhouse level and overlooking
the pool deck and Hong Kong’s skyline, the apartment unusually opens onto a 45‑square‑metre terrace that reads as an
extension of the living sequence, offering a rare and expansive outdoor
condition in one of the city’s densest districts.
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Honoring Design Excellence: 2025 AIA Hong Kong Awards Spotlight Hong Kong’s Architectural Leadership
AIA Hong Kong celebrated the 2025 Honors & Awards on March 6th at the Fringe Club, spotlighting design excellence and the role of architecture in shaping Hong Kong’s built environment. The evening combined an exhibition of award‑winning projects, formal presentation of honors, and a lively reception where members of the profession reconnected over food, drinks, and music.
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The HKIDA X CIFF Designer Tour, held from 19–20 March 2026 in Guangzhou, underscored Hong Kong’s growing engagement with one of the world’s most influential furniture and design platforms. Over a focused two‑day, one‑night programme, HKIDA arranged accommodation, transportation, and dedicated on‑site support for members as they attended a packed agenda of forums, gala events, exhibition visits, and a curated sharing session.
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Archify was proud to support Informa Markets' Architecture & Design Dialogues 2026 — a morning of bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of thinking that reminds us why design matters.There's a particular quality to a room where the right conversation is happening. The air feels different. People lean in. Time moves a little slower.
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The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) marked a key milestone in regional green collaboration last week, co‑hosting a thematic session with BEAM Society Limited (BSL) at the GreenBiz HK Forum in Bangkok. Under the theme “Building Smarter, Greener and Healthier Cities: A Collaborative Initiative Between Hong Kong and Thailand and Opportunities for the Green Supply Chain in the Region,” the session brought together stakeholders from both markets to explore new pathways for low‑carbon, people‑centric urban development.
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The entry deadline for the 2026 INDE.Awards has been extended to 2 April 2026, giving practices across the Indo‑Pacific more time to refine and submit their strongest work.
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The SIA Study Tour: Tokyo – Advancing Architectural Excellence & MET Innovation marked the Singapore Institute of Architects’ first overseas architectural immersion study tour, organised with the support of SKK Singapore (https://skk.com.sg/). Held from 10 to 13 March 2026, the programme brought 23 delegates to Tokyo for a focused exploration of architectural design, practice, and internationalisation through curated building visits, expert dialogues, and cultural experiences.
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The Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD) successfully hosted the HKIUD Annual Dinner cum Award Presentation Ceremony for the Urban Design Award 2025 on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The event brought together over 100 urban design professionals in Hong Kong, including speakers from the HKIUD Conference held earlier that day, the Guest of Honour, annual sponsors, members, friends, and the jurors and winners of the Award.
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This residential project establishes a contemporary minimalist framework infused with natural elements and wabi-sabi aesthetics, creating a warm and tactile living environment. Through meticulous analysis of the owner's lifestyle and aesthetic preferences, the designer achieved an organic integration of functional practicality and artistic expression, culminating in a highly personalized quality space.
