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The Singapore Archifest 2025 is set to transform the city’s architectural landscape from 25 June to 25 July, inviting the public to engage with the theme "Don’t (Just) Think Like An Architect!" This year marks the festival's 19th edition, celebrating six decades of Singapore's design evolution.

“The Festival of Centre Street”, organised by local architectural design firm Daydreamers Design, kicked off in an Opening Ceremony at the historic district in Sai Ying Pun.

The seminar titled “Vietnam Interior & Architecture Trends 2026–2030” took place at Lotte Hotel Hanoi, attracting a large number of professionals, businesses, architects, and designers from both Vietnam and abroad.

The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and BEAM Society Limited (BSL) are pleased to announce that the Djibouti Special Promotion Complex Project (SPC), owned and managed by China Merchants Shekou Holdings (CMSK), has attained the first-ever “BEAM Plus Existing Buildings (Global Version)” certification. A sharing session was held at the HKGBC office to celebrate SPC's achievement and to explore the potential for expanding the use of BEAM Plus Existing Buildings (Global Version) certification to other CMSK projects in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries. The session was attended by distinguished guests including Mr Nicholas HO Lik-chi, Commissioner for Belt & Road of the Belt and Road Office of the Government of the HKSAR, Ms Kathy CHIU Kam-hing, JP, Honorary Consul of Djibouti in Hong Kong, Mr Frankie FUNG Yiu-man, Principal Assistant Secretary (Project Capability and Strategy) of the Development Bureau of the Government of the HKSAR, Mr YU Zhiliang, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of China Merchants Shekou Holdings, Mr Leo LI, General Manager of the Overseas Development Business Division of China Merchants Shekou Holdings, Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, SBS, Chairman of the HKGBC, Sr Frankie SO Hung-fai, Chairperson of BSL, Ir Harry LAI Hon-chung, BBS, Executive Director of the HKGBC, and Ir CS HO, Chief Executive Officer of BSL. Their presence marked the recognition of Hong Kong’s role as a “super-connector” in the green building industry, exemplified through the adoption of the BEAM Plus (Global Version) certification in Belt and Road projects.

在廣州國際照明展覽會(2025年6月9日至6月12日)的燦爛燈光中，光的力量再次展現其無窮的魅力。這不僅僅是一次展會，而是一場關於光與健康的故事，一個令人振奮的未來願景。 At the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (June 9-12, 2025), the power of light shines brightly, showcasing its incredible potential. This event is more than an exhibition; it tells a story about the connection between light and health, offering an exciting glimpse into the future.

At the 30th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE), JD.com, in collaboration with renowned brands such as Paulmann, Panasonic Lighting, Leedarson, and Philips, launched the "Lighting Renovation Plan" (萬家燈火-燈光改造計畫), aimed at providing comprehensive lighting renovation solutions for households. 在第30屆廣州國際照明展覽會（光亞展GILE）的上，京東與柏曼、松下照明、立達信和飛利浦等知名品牌聯合推出了「萬家燈火-燈光改造計畫」，旨在為家庭提供全面的燈光改造解決方案。

In early 2025, XLMS designed and constructed, Hong Kong's first dedicated Chinese 8-ball center, located on Level 11 of TG Place at 10 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong. This innovative venue redefines the snooker lifestyle experience, blending leisure and social engagement in a vibrant setting.

Votion Studios is a groundbreaking extended reality (XR) studio and virtual production facility in Hong Kong, equipped with cutting-edge tools and technologies that empower digital content creators, brands, and artists to realize their creative visions. As the first facility of its kind in the city, it is strategically located within the Data Technology Hub in TKO, seamlessly integrating XR technology with co-working and event spaces to foster collaboration.

Designers and firms are invited to showcase their most impactful and innovative interior creations that set new benchmarks for the industry

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) successfully launched the CIC Green Product Certification Scheme 2.0 yesterday (26 May) at the CIC-Zero Carbon Park. The launching ceremony was officiated by Mr David LAM, Under Secretary for Development of The Government of the HKSAR, as the Guest of Honour, alongside Ir Prof. Thomas HO, Chairman of the CIC, and Dr CHEUNG Tin-cheung, Chairman of the HKGBC. Over 600 participants, including government officials, industry leaders, developers, contractors, manufacturers, and sustainability advocates, joined in person and online to mark a new milestone in Hong Kong’s green building journey.

As part of the upcoming Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE 2025), it is announced that exclusive guided tours will be led by Carla Wilkins of Lichtvision, a distinguished figure in architectural lighting design.

The Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA) proudly unveils the upcoming Hong Kong Interior Design Week (HKIDW) 2025, a premier event that celebrates the intersection of creativity and craftsmanship in the world of interior design. This year's festivities will feature an impressive lineup of interior designers and furniture manufacturers, culminating in the debut of stunning co-created pieces at Milan Design Week 2025.