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We have all witnessed the incredible growth and development of Mainland China, both economically and technologically, since the 1980s. From a relatively humble beginning as the world's factory for low-end goods, it has transformed into an innovation hub for tech gadgets, drones, electronic vehicles, and artificial intelligence.

Architects, like other professionals, have benefited from this boom over the last few decades. Many local architectural practices, both large and small, have chosen to invest in and work within this massive market.

This series, titled「香港建築師北漂故事」aims to record the stories shared by architects of different generations and backgrounds. It explores what it was like, what they have witnessed, how things used to be, and their personal stories that have never been told.

The third in this series features again two distinguished guests from very different backgrounds, both founding their own practices in pursuing visions of their own, and have since accumulated an admirable body of award winning architectural works.

This series is not about architectural projects, design theories, academic research, or construction technologies. Rather, it focuses on our friends and fellow architects who spend much of their lives away from home, working and wandering in various cities, and at times, villages of China.

*You are strongly encouraged to attend in person. Light refreshment will be provided.

Moderator:
Derrick Tsang
Executive Director
Rocco Design Architects Associates Ltd

Speaker 1:
Frankie Lui
Founder and Principal
Atelier Glow Limited
Frankie grew up in HK and established unique observation and views of architecture in our densely populated city of diverse culture and urban conditions. At Columbia University studying architecture, he received many accolades including the William F. Kinne Fellowships and the Lucille Smyser Lowenfish Award. After founding Atelier Glow Ltd in 2007, his office has grown quickly into a dynamic up and coming architecture office with awards from everywhere.

Speaker 2:
Frank Yu
Principal and Founding Partner
Gravity Architects Limited
Frank received his education in the US from the age of 12 and studied architecture at Pratt Institute, New York. He returned to Hong Kong and founded Gravity Partnership Ltd with Claude Wong in 2003. Together with a group of dedicated designers who share same enthusiasm for inspiring design ideas and working methodologies, his office looks to deliver the highest quality of design and start a new chapter in modern architecture.

Registration Form for in-person Participants: https://wj.qq.com/s2/25262075/stx4/

Registration Form for Online Participants: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1C1vWGvkRzeUECxcutBvnQ

Registration Deadline: 21/01/2026