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 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.

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.

Located in Sha Tin Racecourse, the 5-storey building with 2 levels of basement occupies 28,000sq ft of land area.

The latest edition of “Hong Kong: Green Building in Action” has been released by the Hong Kong Green Building Council to summarise the updates on Hong Kong's green building development status in 2024. To help the public stay informed about emerging trends in the city's sustainable building progress, the report highlights Hong Kong's current green building development, key achievements of BEAM Plus, the Council’s strategic roadmap for steering the industry towards carbon neutrality, the expansion of the green product market, as well as the development of green building professionals.

In the heart of Hong Kong’s former aviation hub, the new Kai Tak Promenade breathes life back into a waterfront that once roared with jet engines. ARTA Architects have taken this 1,000-meter stretch and turned it into something altogether quieter, softer—and far more human.

How do you breathe new life into a beloved heritage site without losing the soul that makes it special? This was the central question guiding ARTA Architects as they approached the revitalization of the Aberdeen Boat Club—an iconic institution with over four decades of history, nestled along Hong Kong’s southern coastline.

To celebrate the remarkable achievements of Hong Kong’s interior design industry and promote its international reputation, the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA) proudly presents the third edition of 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 prestigious event takes place across Hong Kong and Italy, featuring a diverse range of activities, including exhibitions and design forums.

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 a design and multidisciplinary services contract by Hong Kong’s Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) to support the first phase of the New Territories North Development – San Tin / Lok Ma Chau Development Node, Package 3.

The new Greenovation zone spotlights green building products and green lighting products.

The 2025 Hong Kong Climate Forum will take place on March 24 and 25, 2025, at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. This pivotal event is co-organized by the Institute of Climate and Carbon Neutrality at the University of Hong Kong, the Environment and Ecology Bureau, Asian Digital Group, and the Business Environment Council.

URBIS Limited proudly sponsored and participated again this year in the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong (OPCFHK) event, which featured various race categories catering to all ages and skill levels.

URBIS Limited’s outstanding landscape design work was recognised with the receipt of three awards at the recent Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) Awards ceremony.

The RIBA Hong Kong Chapter hosted a vibrant drinks reception last night, marking the conclusion of its groundbreaking Architectural Narratives Exhibition 2024. This remarkable event not only showcased innovative architectural expressions but also set a precedent as the first large-scale exhibition organized by the Chapter in Hong Kong.

Organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) and funded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, and the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme, the "Hong Kong Institute of Architects Belt and Road International Symposium 2025" will be held from February 28 to March 1 at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center.

Business Environment Council Limited (“BEC”) held the Annual Symposium 2025 of Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (“HKSAFC”) today at BEC Auditorium, bringing together government officials, policy makers, industry leaders, and environmental advocates to discuss the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”) development in Hong Kong. Mr Liu Chun San, JP, Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics, was invited as the Guest of Honour, while Mr Arthur Lee, Commissioner for Climate Change, attended as a special guest. The symposium featured a diverse range of expert speakers who shared valuable industry insights on SAF strategies for Hong Kong.

Last Saturday marked the first AIA Hong Kong excursion of the year, drawing nearly 30 members from Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area to the historic city of Nantou. The theme of the event was “Practice is ____,” featuring a series of insightful presentations from four distinguished speakers:

Featuring Nearly 30 Leading Sports Brand JOYPOLIS SPORTS First Overseas Flagship Outside Japan with Global Debut of the SONIC STADIUM, Hong Kong’s Largest EpicLand, World-class Bowling Centre Spanning Across 40,000 sq. ft. with 40 Professional Lanes, Over 10 First-in-Hong-Kong Culinary Brands and a 20,000 sq. ft. Food Gala Establishing as Kowloon East’s New Premier Dining Destination

Hong Kong – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Hong Kong Chapter proudly announces the winners of its prestigious 2024 Honors & Awards Program. This annual event showcases exceptional achievements in architecture, interiors, urban design, and unbuilt projects from our members and licensed architects across Hong Kong, China, and the Asia Pacific region.

The RIBA Hong Kong Chapter is organising a major Hand Sketch Exhibition and Student Competition to coincide with a visit to Hong Kong from the RIBA Drawings Collection Curators.

The inaugural “GO Green Futureproofing Green Building @ Qianhai” Forum concluded successfully on 22 November at the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub. Co-organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and Shenzhen Green Building Association (SGBA), the Forum focused on green building standards in the Greater Bay Area, technological applications, ESG and green finance, green construction materials, as well as case studies of innovative green building. During the Forum, the HKGBC presented the first batch of “BEAM Plus Existing Buildings” certificates to the 3 hotels under China Resources Longdation Company Limited (CR Longdation) in Shenzhen Bay, Xiaojing Bay and Xiong’an, demonstrating that the influence of BEAM Plus has been expanded to regions outside Hong Kong.

The AIA International Conference 2024, held from October 23rd to 27th, brought together a vibrant mix of architects, designers, and thought leaders in Hong Kong, all united under the theme "Architectural Intelligence." Hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this year’s conference took place at The Henderson, a stunning architectural marvel designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, providing a breathtaking backdrop for discussions on the future of architecture.

The 2024 GRESB Regional Insights event in Hong Kong is a key opportunity for professionals in the real asset sector to gather and discuss the future of sustainability in real estate. As part of a global series held in 30 locations, this event stands out as a pivotal meeting point for industry leaders and innovators.

The RIBA Hong Kong Chapter is launching an exciting student competition in conjunction with an exhibition to be held in the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) new hub, the 'DX Design Hub' at Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, between 20 December 2024 and 20 January 2025.