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The Hong Kong exhibition at the 2025 Venice Biennale Architettura, titled Projecting Future Heritage: A Hong Kong Archive, will open on May 10 at Campo della Tana. Responding to the Biennale's overarching theme, "Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective", the exhibition repositions Hong Kong’s public infrastructures—many born in its post-war decades—as powerful demonstrations of “collective intelligens” and foundations for future heritage.

Following a journey of meaningful transformation, The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou, officially opened its doors in May 2025. Set along the tranquil shores of West Lake—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this reimagined retreat marks the debut of Shangri-La Signatures, the new ultra-luxury brand by Shangri-La Group. Honouring its storied past, the property occupies what was formerly the East Wing of Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou, part of the Group’s inaugural hotel in Mainland of China, which opened in 1986. Dating back to 1962, the site was home to the historic Xiling Hotel and renowned for hosting visiting dignitaries and state guests. Located within West Lake’s protected zone, the property underwent a landscape-led restoration project to preserve and reinterpret its cultural and architectural legacy. The result is a harmonious blend of heritage and contemporary design, where architecture and interiors echo the poetic landscapes of Hangzhou, creating a sanctuary where nature, culture, and modern luxury meet in perfect balance.

Focusing on Design-Driven Innovation and a Sustainable Future

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, in joint venture with AECOM, has been awarded an investigation, design and multidisciplinary services contract by the Northern Metropolis Railways Office and the Highways Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. The company will support the planning and development of the Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai), underscoring AtkinsRéalis’ commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the city’s railway development.

As curators and Vice Presidents of the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA), CM Jao and Tik Chan have played a pivotal role in advancing Hong Kong’s design industry onto the global stage. In 2025, their vision and leadership came to the forefront through their stewardship of Hong Kong Interior Design Week (HKIDW) and the landmark “Urban Reflection” exhibition.

XLMS has transformed the workplace with its innovative 12,000 sq. ft. office for LOJEL at 83 King Lam Street, Cheung Sha Wan. Established in 1989 by visionary Chih Chang Chiang, LOJEL is celebrated for its high-quality luggage products. This 2024 project adopts an Activity-Based workplace strategy that emphasises diversity and collaboration, featuring expansive multifunctional spaces, meeting rooms, workshops, and vibrant breakout zones designed to attract and retain top talent.

To celebrate the remarkable achievements of Hong Kong’s interior design industry, the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA) proudly presents the Hong Kong Interior Design Week 2025, with the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the lead sponsor. This event fosters communication and exchange among Hong Kong’s interior design talents through an encore of “Urban Reflection”—an exhibition that premiered at the Superdesign Show in Milan in April 2025, earning widespread international acclaim—and a series of design forums featuring Hong Kong’s top interior designers.

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.