The submission period for the prestigious 2025 AIA Hong Kong Honors & Awards is closing soon on August 29, 2025. This is a prime opportunity for architects to showcase their work and contribute to a program that celebrates architectural excellence throughout the Asia Pacific region.

A ceremony was held at the Qianhai Chow Tai Fook Financial Centre to launch the Environmental Assessment Standard for Green Buildings in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, known as the "Qianhai Green Building Standards." This standard serves as a benchmark for the Greater Bay Area and is the first of its kind aimed at integrating green building assessment practices between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It introduces an innovative “One Assessment, Dual Certification” mechanism, allowing a project to simultaneously obtain certification from both Mainland China and Hong Kong through a single assessment. The launch of the Qianhai Green Building Standards marks a significant advancement in the standardization of design and construction between the two regions. Officials from various government departments attended the event, including the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangdong Province, the Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the Shenzhen Housing and Construction Bureau. They were joined by over a hundred guests from industry associations, businesses, and academic experts from both Guangdong and Hong Kong, all witnessing this milestone moment.

FIND - Global Summit returns in 2025 with its most expansive edition yet, uniting leading voices in design, architecture, and business to decode Asia’s shifting creative landscape. Across three days, a rockstar line-up of over 60 speakers from 23 countries will explore how creativity can address urgent global challenges and shape more intelligent, inclusive, and impactful built environments.

The highly anticipated Hong Kong Green Building Week 2025 (HKGBW 2025), co-organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), is set to take place from 19 to 28 September 2025. Now in its thirteenth edition, the campaign continues to engage the public in the green building movement with an exciting lineup of activities and a host of celebrity ambassadors supporting the theme: “Green Building Get Set GOAL · Race to Carbon Neutrality”!

Returning to Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 11 to 13 September 2025, FIND – Design Fair Asia reaffirms its status as a key hub for interior design, furniture, and innovation in Southeast Asia. Co-organised by Fiera Milano and dmg events, and timed to coincide with Singapore Design Week, the fair brings together over 300 brands from approximately 20 countries, including France, Italy, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, and the Czech Republic.

A 6-module Curtain-type Fire Damper sized 3500(W) x 1500(H) retrofit installation at Shatin Plaza.

BEX Asia is more than just an exhibition—it’s your gateway to the future of built environment. Designed for visionaries and industry professionals alike, this dynamic event unites groundbreaking innovation, hands-on experiences, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

In response to overwhelming demand, the Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards (APIDA) is excited to announce an extension of the submission deadline for APIDA 2025. Entrants now have until August 8, 2025 (Friday) at 5 PM (HK time) to showcase their innovative designs to a global audience.

Set against the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 will be held from 3–5 September. This event has cemented its place on the industry calendar as a must-attend gathering, offering an engaging mix of expert insights, award-winning recognition, and premier networking opportunities that promise to redefine the future of the built environment.

Malaysia is gearing up to host ARCHIDEX, Asia’s Leading Architecture Business Event, held under the umbrella of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF). Taking place alongside is the ASEAN Real Estate Conference (AREC) 2025, an ASEAN Chairmanship initiative by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), Malaysia.

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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.

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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.