GCA Architects has unveiled the design for the refurbishment of Retama 3 in Madrid, a large 13,200 m2 office tower in Méndez Álvaro owned by the French firm Ardian, which will invest 25 million euros in the project.

M+ opened in November 2021, one of the cornerstones of the grand vision of the West Kowloon Cultural District. Despite opening during a difficult period of COVID restrictions and global economic uncertainty, it was nonetheless an unmitigated success, with M+ recently welcoming our 1 millionth visitor.

Atelier Pacific are honoured to have been part of the team responsible for the design and realization of the new contemporary art museum M+, housed within the Herzog & deMeuron – designed building in the West Kowloon Cultural District of harbour-side

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For over a century, Wilkinson & Grist has stood as a pillar of Hong Kong’s legal landscape. Now, as the firm marks its 140th anniversary, it unveils a head office that mirrors its ethos: where tradition and progress converge. Spanning 1,500 square meters across one and a quarter floors in the iconic Great Eagle Centre, the headquarters space—designed by FIOworks—is a study in intentionality. Every material, sightline, and artifact tell a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and the firm’s role in Hong Kong’s journey from colonial outpost to global financial hub. With a narrative woven in marble, oak, and light, the design reflecting the firm’s legacy while redefining what a modern workplace can be.

设计师以九米长的岛台为核心连接所有的公共空间，视觉动线贯穿客厅、书房、厨房、多功能区及儿童房，完美契合了业主一家人陪伴彼此的需求，实现一种纯粹的极简状态。 The designer uses a 9-meter island platform as the core to connect all public spaces that enables great visibility among the living room, study room, kitchen, the multifunctional area, and children's room. It perfectly matches with the family’s needs for a harmonized home and achieves a pure minimalist state.

Attendees were all people who have demonstrated their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. WuduMate's Managing Director gave a brief talk introducing "Diversity Matters - a Guide to Best Practice Multi-Faith Room Design.

Arkipelet interior architect Irene Birkeland and general manager Marit Sætre Færevåg introduce the interior design concept and acoustic strategy for two new premium halls that were added to the Edda Kino complex in 2024.

White and black acoustic ceiling tiles interplay with colourful pipes and ductwork at this broadcaster's renovated offices. The installation process was particularly challenging because of limited soffit access.

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.

Acoustics at the insurance company's new headquarters, designed by Mario Cucinella Architects, was optimised with the ceiling solution Rockfon Mono Acoustic across the atrium and restaurant – integrating harmoniously with the existing drywall structures.

Focusing on Design-Driven Innovation and a Sustainable Future

A diverse mix of high-performing acoustic wall panels, ceiling baffles, and ceiling islands contribute to a modern look and nurture acoustic comfort for students.

Learn more about the acoustic strategy of a newly-opened Porsche Centre from Ullrich Mende, architect and partner at Pilot Architects.

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.

A combination of high-performing acoustic wall panels, ceiling baffles, and ceiling islands nurture comfort and contribute to a modern look.

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.

This is a renovation project. The site is located on the farm land of the Shangri-La in Yunnan province. This is a region dominated by the Tibetan people.

Hotel S is located in Cai village which is adjacent to Dali old town. Because of Dali's increasing popularity as a touristic city, Cai Village gradually transforms from a quiet local village to a chaotic touristic spot.

After three years of design and construction, Sunyata hotel Meili has started to host guests from last winter.This is the second collaboration between Sunyata hotel and zhaoyang architects.

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.