CPD Seminar: Reflections on Architectural Heritage and Conservation – Theme 4: Adaptive Reuse and Evolving Approaches
Date: 17 October 2026
How can architects continue to redefine their role in conserving and adaptively reusing Hong Kong’s architectural heritage amid constant development and redevelopment?
Join us for Theme 4: Adaptive Reuse and Evolving Approaches, the latest seminar in our Reflections on Architectural Heritage and Conservation CPD series. The session will feature Ar. Kenneth TAM, Former Chairman of the HKIA Heritage Conservation Committee and Adjunct Associate Professor at CUHK, and Ar. Kevin LI, Director of the Hong Kong Architecture Centre. Drawing on their extensive experience in heritage conservation, adaptive reuse and public architecture, the speakers will reflect on the evolving role of architects and the approaches shaping conservation practice in Hong Kong.
Through their professional journeys and project experience, the seminar will explore conservation and adaptive reuse from the perspectives of design, management and policy, while examining current challenges, emerging opportunities and the future role of architects in safeguarding Hong Kong’s architectural heritage.
Event Details
Organiser: HKIA Heritage and Conservation Committee (H&CC)
Date: 17 October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Language: Cantonese
Format: Zoom
Admission Fee: Free
CPD Hours: 1.5
Quota: 500 persons (First-come-first-served)
Speakers
Ar. Kenneth TAM – Former Chairman, HKIA Heritage and Conservation Committee; Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Architecture, CUHK
Ar. Kevin LI – Director, Hong Kong Architecture Centre
Moderator
Ar. Athena CHAU – Advisor, Heritage and Conservation Committee, HKIA
Registration: Link
