The affairs of the Institute are managed by the General Council, the members of which are:
Mr. Barry WILSON
FHKIUD, LARB, HKILA, UKLI
Since joining the Institute in 2012, I have been pleased to both witness and directly contribute to its growing influence within research, knowledge sharing, and policy shaping of the urban environment, not just within Hong Kong but also within the China Greater Bay Area. The 2020 formation of the Greater Bay Area Urban Designer Alliance, of which HKIUD is a founding member, was significant in promoting collaboration amongst urban design professionals, practices and organisations, including urban designers, architects, landscape architects, planners and engineers, and in subsequently establishing common standards and professional recognition for urban design practitioners across the Greater Bay Area.
With major new town projects announced for Hong Kong, there is much work to do in promoting significantly better development pathways than those experienced to date: - pathways that place emphasis on quality metrics over quantity; that address poor walkability and vehicle dominated streets; that prioritise accessibility and connectivity for the ageing population; and pathways that more fully appreciate the financial, physical and mental health benefits of a better living environment.
I believe strongly that through the vital contributions of members to the work of the Institute and its sub-committees, we can continue to raise public awareness of the importance of providing a high quality urban environment, support better informed decision making in government, and improve collaboration on issues across the Mainland and wider international borders.
(Local Affairs):
Mr. Benny CHAN
FHKIUD, HKIA, Registered Architect
In the era with a global population approaching 8 billion, there is a pressing need for innovative urban design to maximize land use efficiency, as well as satisfy the versatile and diversified needs of modern communities. While the HK Government have committed to overhaul the problematic land policy to address the quantity side of the issue, the importance of good urban design in creation of an efficient, liveable, healthy and sustainable city should not be overlooked. HKIUD has been advocating good urban design for over 10 years, and we are committed to continue the mission.
Many global problems, e.g. the imminent climatic crisis, call for immediate joint efforts of all countries and cities together. With the inauguration of the Greater Bay Area Urban Designers Alliance in 2020, HKIUD has taken a lead to establish a platform for cross-boundary academic and professional exchanges among professionals of different backgrounds, to create synergy for elevation of the standard of urban design, not only in Hong Kong, but also in the Greater Bay Area. In the long run, such cooperation should be further extended to Greater China, Asian Pacific and globally.
(Professional Development):
Prof. Alain Joseph Franck CHIARADIA
FHKIUD, Architect d.p.l.g., French Govt, Academician, Academy of Urbanism
To supports the vision of the President and the missions of HKIUD Committees with focus:
- Mainstream urban design in government decisions on the BE
- Facilitate young urban design professionals in interfacing with employers and stakeholders
- Recognition of urban designer as a profession
- To foster excellence in Urban Design education, research and knowledge exchange
- To promote HKIUD as a professional qualification in Hong Kong SAR, GBA and beyond
- To liaise with overseas urban design professional bodies to advance urban design excellence
- To contribute to urban design knowledge, best practices, to enable sharing of knowledge and best practice
(External Affairs):
Ms. Sam LOK
MHKIUD. MHKIP, MRTPI, RPP
Urban designers seem to know everything about the city and create spaces that define its character. Urban design exists in every step of a development process, from its very beginning when the site is yet to be formed, until and beyond its completion with everyday usage and management. Urban design is always a powerful mean shaping the future of our city.
I look forward to working with you to actively expand HKIUD’s influence internationally and in Mainland China especially the Greater Bay Area, promote quality urban environment through idea exchange, professional dialogue and sharing of best practices, and advocate urban design excellence to make the world a better place to live.
Ms. Sunnie LAU
FHKIUD, Registered Architect (HKIA), RIBA, AIA (Assoc.)
Urban Designer contributes to society in two ways. Firstly, by making good urban design (including architecture) and public spaces for enrichment of liveability and sustainability. Secondly, by educating good designers and promote innovation. Such belief has guided my professional development and pursuit. I am both practitioner and educator. I promote architecture by designing, exhibiting, writing as outreach, and engaging communities. These endeavors included publicizing ongoing research topic on Inclusive Innovation & Growth; ‘Urban Mobility & Smart Infrastructure’; Facilitating dialogue between professionals and academia at various cross disciplinary platforms (such as 2018 Urban Design Conference on Actions for Active Ageing - Urban Design for All);) and especially among young members.
I believe in human-centric design promotes inclusive communities – Urban designers play an important role within the built environment, in order to bridge boundaries between professionals and local stakeholders… I believe my skills and experience can be a positive addition to the coming council if I am being elected.
Mr. Anthony CHEUNG
MHKIUD, RA(HK), RA, California, USA, PRC Class 1, RA, China, AP, HKIA, LEED AP, BIM Pro, CC BIM Manager, CIC
Anthony holds a Bachelor Degree of Architecture from the University of Southern California and a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. He joined Ronald Lu & Partners (RLP) in 1998 when he was back to Hong Kong from the U.S., and has since applied his extensive knowledge to a diverse range of significant projects such as commercial, retail, mixed-use, residential, institutional, master planning and transit-oriented development (TOD).
Mr. Cheung has been involved with a number of large scale transit-oriented master planning and development projects, which include the 475m Wuhan Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre, a large-scale TOD built over the existing railway and metro lines in Shanghai (TODTOWN), a 20,000-family residential estate above MTRC Depot in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong (LOHAS Park), etc. He was also the design director or lead designer in a numerous of award winning projects including the revitalisation of the China Resources Building in Hong Kong, Lake Dragon luxury villa projects in Guangzhou, the Performing Arts Block of King George V School in Hong Kong, the revitalisation of the Peak Tower in Hong Kong and the YWCA Sydney Leong Holiday Lodge in Hong Kong.
Mr. Cheung is also the director of RLP’s Building Information Modeling Specialist Group (BIMSG) since it has been established in 2010. Under his leadership, BIM is well accepted within the company and has been applied in many of RLP projects successfully, especially in the Eastern Advanced Medical Centre and Goldin Financial Global Centre in Hong Kong.
Mr. Joel CHAN
FHKIUD, MHKIA, RA, AP
Mr. Jacky CHEUNG
MHKIUD, HKIA, RIBA, RA(HK), AP, BEAM Pro, LEED AP, WELL AP, BIM Pro(HKIA), CIC Certified BIM Manager
Dr. Sunny CHOI
MHKIUD
Mr. Dennis HO
MHKIUD, RIBA (HK), ARBUK, Intl Assoc AIA, ULI
Dr. Peter Cookson SMITH
FHKIUD, PhD, Dip Arch, AA Dip Plg, MHKIP, RPP
Mr. Peter WU
MHKIUD, MRTPI, RPP, Beam Pro, Qianhai Registered Urban and Rural Planner
Mr. Franklin YU
FHKIUD, FHKIA, RA, AP, RI Beam Pro
Various committees comprising members of the Institute are responsible for specific areas of the Institute’s affairs. To date these committees include:
- Membership and Accreditation (Terms of Reference) [PDF file]
- Public Affairs (Terms of Reference) [PDF file]
- Young Members(Terms of Reference) [PDF file]
- International and Mainland Affairs (Terms of Reference) [PDF file]
- Research and Education (Terms of Reference) [PDF file]
From time to time, the Council may set up taskforces to handle certain issues which demand particular attention such as upcoming conferences, awards competitions, annual dinner, and revisions to Articles and bye-laws etc.
The Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design is a company limited by guarantee which was incorporated under the Companies Ordinance in 2010.
The Institute is governed by a memorandum and by articles of association. Together with a set of bye-laws now approved at the EGM held on 5th May 2011 these instruments cover, amongst other things, the classes and rights of and requirements of entry to membership of the Institute, the composition and powers of the council to manage the Institute and the conduct of general meetings.
HKIUD Articles of Association [PDF file]
HKIUD Bye-laws [PDF file]
Essentially, the code will spell out the aspirations and vision of the Institute. It will promote high standards of practice by establishing a framework for the acceptable professional behaviour and responsibilities of members. Rules will be incorporated to apply and enforce the code where breaches occur.