Hong Kong's buildings work online at build.hk

uild.hk
Address: Room 623, 6/F, Kwong Loong Tai Building,
1016 – 1018 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2778 0040
Fax: (852) 2778 0032
Web: www.build.hk
Email: bhk@iproa.org
For Immediate Release
Hong Kong’s buildings work online at build.hk
The first interactive platform to promote local architectural arts to the world
Announces the voting result of the Hong Kong Iconic Building list
(Hong Kong, 27 April 2011) To promote the Hong Kong architectural works and talents locally and
globally, Internet Professional Association (iProA), with the support from the Hong Kong Institute of
Architects (HKIA) and the sponsorship from Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the
HKSAR, launched the online architectural information platform build.hk today. It serves as an
interactive platform for the general public to appreciate and understand the building arts and design
excellence of architectural industry and history of Hong Kong and for the peer of architectural
community to share professional works, new ideas and promote industry incubation of new blood.
The online platform build.hk includes a database of architectural design, architects’ profiles and
architectural students’ thesis and information. It also allows architects to update their profiles like
company information, awards information, building photos, graphics and 3D models. These works
are a testament to build Hong Kong’s reputation as a well-designed city and a creative talent base for
the region. Some of the outstanding 3D models are now available to view including famous Hong
Kong buildings such as Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Hong Kong
Space Museum.
The online platform also includes the latest news about the industry such as building design awards,
competition, promotions and exhibitions. The first activity that involved public participation is ‘Hong
Kong Iconic Building Voting Competition’. It aims to enhance the interest of general public towards
Hong Kong architectural design and knowledge of the local culture in different times by selecting
their favourite buildings in Hong Kong. Participants who voted and gave their comment about the
selected buildings can get a chance to win an iPad2. The voting result and award winners list are
uploaded to build.hk and shown in the attachment. Selected buildings out of the voting result will be
made into 3D models and shown in build.hk soon. (Voting result to be provided)
Mr. Jerry Liu, Head of CreateHK, the Guest of Honour of the Launching Ceremony, said:
“Architecture is one of the leading driving forces of our creative economy, which has been identified
as one of the six economic areas with growth potential in Hong Kong. CreateHK is pleased to
sponsor the build.hk online platform to provide a new channel to showcase the excellence of our
architectural sector to their potential clients as well as the general public.”
Commenting on the new platform, Dr. Winnie Tang, JP, President of iProA, said, “build.hk is a unique
platform that showcases the vibrant architectural culture and styles in Hong Kong. It allows people
from around the world to experience how local architectural talents to redefine the public spaces and
magnificent skylines for Hong Kong. We hope that it serves as a new inspiration to promote the
architecture industry of Hong Kong and the traditional communication boundaries.”
Speaking of the importance of cultivating the young architectural talents, Mr. Dominic Lam, President
of HKIA, said, “with the mission to expose our local talents to worldwide market, enhance
professional knowledge collaboration and promote industry incubation of new blood, build.hk
provides a platform for local architectural students to include their personal profiles, design profiles
and artworks in this outreaching platform. Cultivation of the next generation of architects is the most
crucial to the future development of our profession.”

uild.hk
Address: Room 623, 6/F, Kwong Loong Tai Building,
1016 – 1018 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2778 0040
Fax: (852) 2778 0032
Web: www.build.hk
Email: bhk@iproa.org
To learn more about the new online platform, please visit the website www.build.hk
About iProA
iProA, a non-profit making professional organization founded in 1999, is dedicated to the bridging of
digital divide in society, and advancing the art & science and proper application of Internet
technology. iProA has over 2,600 members, and they come from a wide spectrum of professions,
including experts in areas like innovative design, sales, marketing, infrastructure, e-commerce,
consultancy, investment and other Internet related professional services. Many of the members are
CEOs and senior executives from leading information technology enterprises. In the past seven
years, iProA and its members participated actively in community services and have gained wide
recognition in Hong Kong. Starting from 2004, voting members of iProA, with four years or more of
working experience in IT fields are eligible to register as individual voters of the IT Functional
Constituency in Legco elections.
About HKIA
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects has around 150 Fellows, more than 2500 Members and over
500 Associates and Graduate Members. The Institute is governed by a Council and 6 Boards which
include Board of Educational Affairs, Board of External Affairs, Board of Internal Affairs, Board of
Local Affairs, Board of Practices and Board of Mainland Affairs. The two main purposes of the
Institute are to continue to raise both the standard of architecture in Hong Kong and the standard of
professional services offered by its members. In addition to the responsibilities of architects as
professionals under law, members of the Institute are governed by a Code of Professional Conduct.
This Code aims to provide the standard of professional conduct and self-discipline required of the
members of the Institute in the interest of the general public.
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uild.hk
Address: Room 623, 6/F, Kwong Loong Tai Building,
1016 – 1018 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2778 0040
Fax: (852) 2778 0032
Web: www.build.hk
Email: bhk@iproa.org
Hong Kong Iconic Building Voting Competition
Top 10 voting result (in alphabetic order)
- Bank of China Tower
- Government House
- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Hong Kong International Airport
- HSBC Main Building
- International Finance Centre
- Legislative Council Building
- Peak Tower
- Peninsula Hong Kong
- Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower
Award List
Open stream
The Champion - Chow Ming Ki
The 1st Runner-up - Catherine Leung
The 2nd Runner-up - 張 志 傑
Student stream
The Champion - 李 沛 傑
The 1st Runner-up - David Lai
The 2nd Runner-up - Michael Sze Ying

uild.hk
Address: Room 623, 6/F, Kwong Loong Tai Building,
1016 – 1018 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2778 0040
Fax: (852) 2778 0032
Web: www.build.hk
Email: bhk@iproa.org
Photo Captions:
Photo 1: From right to left - Ms. Anna Kwong Sum Yee, Past President of Hong Kong Institute of
Architects; Mr. Dominic Lam, President of Hong Kong Institute of Architects; Mr. Jerry Liu, Head of
CreateHK; Dr. Winnie Tang, JP, President of iProA
Photo 2: From left to right – Mr. Dominic Lam, President of Hong Kong Institute of Architects; Mr.
Jerry Liu, Head of CreateHK; Dr. Winnie Tang, JP, President of iProA; Mr. Gary Chao, Chief
Executive of iProA

uild.hk
Address: Room 623, 6/F, Kwong Loong Tai Building,
1016 – 1018 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2778 0040
Fax: (852) 2778 0032
Web: www.build.hk
Email: bhk@iproa.org
Photo 3: Mr. Jerry Liu, Head of CreateHK, gave welcome speech during the launch ceremony