Architecture for Beginners, Prelude to University visit to TCA

2014.12.06
Architecture for beginners, Prelude to University is an introductory architecture course organized by the Hong Kong Architecture Centre that cultivates students who are interested in Architecture and would like to pursue Architecture in University, as well as their career.
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To allow students to gain a deeper understanding about the Architectural field, TCA was invited to share their challenges and satisfactions on Architecture. A group of students visited our office, and our director, Mr. Billy Tam introduced the duties of an Architect, and shared some challenges and difficulties they would face during their architectural career path.

Dinner at Duddell’s

2014.12.04
A dinner hosted by Dr. Victor Lo for the guests and speakers of BODW was held just before Christmas at the Duddell’s. Our director, Mr. Billy Tam, was honoured to be invited to share a delightful night with other guests and friends, Mr. Shigeru Ban, Pritzker Prize Winner 2014 and our competition partner for the M+ competition last year, Mr. Eric Yim, Mr. Edmund Lee, and along with other well-known architects and designers coming from different countries.
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Royal Asiatic Society visit to PMQ

2014.10.04
PMQ, the recent hot topic as successful revitalization project and creative landmark in Hong Kong, attract various groups and visitors. Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) recently visit the PMQ, and it was our honor to be one of their guide to introduce the project and the story behind. 
 
 
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Island School Redevelopment Project Design Workshop at Denmark

2014.09.01

Day 1 Workshop on Design Development at shl’s office at Copenhagen

TCA and shl shared the design development of during the workshop. The form of learning space was discussed, and it was suggested that the common communal areas shall consider its visibility, permeability and interconnectedness. We tried to explore the classrooms and breakout spaces with interactions, and further innovation approach for spatial arrangement were discussed.

We also visit The Black Diamond: The Royal Library at Copenhagen.
 

Day 2 Meeting shl’s office at Aarhus

Taking early train from Copenhagen to Aarhus, we met Bjarne Hammer to continue our discussion of design concept. We discussed about the typology of space. We also shared the alternative ways of configuring learning spaces with varying levels of openness and permeability.

We also visit the VIA University College, the DOKK1 (construction in progress).
 

Day 3 Exploring “the Path”

We further develop the concept design by exploring “the Path”, for the journey and the spatial experience in the design.

We also visit the Ørestad Gymnasium, Copenhagen as an example for total flexibility of space.
 

Day 4 Exploring “Adjacency”

The design concept for the arrangement of spaces were discussed and studied, with various sketches and a lot of discussion on the future trend of teaching typology.
 

Day 5 Exploring the city

Being the last day for the trip, and happened to be a Saturday, free time were allowed for everyone to explore the city before their return to Hong Kong. 

 

 

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HKT Premier Interview with Billy Tam on “Building for Tomorrow, Today”

2014.09.01

HKT interviewed with Mr. Billy Tam, our Director, concerning the local creative industries development. Sustainability can be defined in many ways and revitalization is definitely another focus. Billy thought that revitalization means having new functions in the old buildings, but sometimes the public would just want total preservation of it. We need to be more open-minded to changes, we need to make use of new technologies because technologies can offer us better flexibility and less damages to the building.