Following the "Archi-Talk series: Government Schools of the Western District" jointly organised by AMO and HKAC from August to November 2022, we have invited three architects cum alumni to talk about the architectural design and features of four schools: Bonham Road Government Primary School, Li Sing Primary School, King's College, and the Main Building of The University of Hong Kong (HKU).
Participants will have the chance to visit King's College and the Main Building of HKU in person. Speakers will talk about the history and architectural features of these two declared monuments, and share with us interesting stories about their old schools.
Date｜1 April 2023 (Saturday)
Time｜10:00am – 12:30pm
Venue｜King’s College (63A Bonham Road, Hong Kong) and the Main Building of HKU (Pokfulam Road)
Speakers｜Architect Wayne CHAN, Director of Savills Project Consultancy Ltd., Alumni of King’s College, Architect Nicky WONG, Founder of Hong Kong Heritage Exploration, Chair of Heritage and Conservation Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Alumni of The University of Hong Kong & Architect CHOI Kit Wang, Director of Hong Kong Architecture Centre, Alumni of The University of Hong Kong
Quota｜25
Language｜Cantonese
Fee｜Free of charge
Enrollment｜Please click https://www.amo.gov.hk/en/forms/index_id_12.html to fill in the online application form, and provide your Chinese or English full name in the form.
Notes for enrollment｜Each application is for one person only. Enrolment on-site or successful applicant bringing additional person to join the tour will not be accepted.
Application result will be sent by email after the deadline. If oversubscribed, participants will be selected by lot drawing. All applicants will be notified of the result by email. Should there be places left after the deadline, applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Deadline｜5pm, 23 March 2023 (Thursday)
Remark｜
1. Participants must follow the architects throughout the visit to the schools, do not leave the team without permission.
2. Keep voices down to avoid disturbing other people.
3. Observe traffic regulations and pay attention to road safety when crossing the roads.