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28 October 2020 by Hang Lung Group Limited
(Hong Kong, July 5, 2020)
Hang Lung Properties is delighted to have hosted the Graduation Ceremony for
this year’s Hang Lung Young Architects Program yesterday (July 4), bringing
together over 300 students, school representatives, mentors and architect
leaders for the online convocation and celebration of students’achievements. The
winners of the “Sketch Your Sky” Creative Project, a key element of the
program, were also announced during the ceremony. In light of the COVID-19
pandemic, this year’s Program switched a series of activities, including
workshops, seminars, and walking tours, from offline to online, providing over
11,000 training hours to student participants.
Co-organized by Hang Lung
Properties and social enterprise Walk in Hong Kong, the Hang Lung Young
Architects Program imparted architectural knowledge and practical skills
ranging from sketching and building physical models to 3D modelling to 330
secondary students from 66 schools. In the final stages of the course, teams of
students were required to locate a plot of land and design a community learning
space that would foster creativity and the sharing of knowledge while promoting
sustainable development. The judging panel selected three winning teams: the
Champions – Sing Yin Secondary School; first runners-up – Pui Ching Middle
School, and second runners-up - St Stephen's College.
Mr. CF Kwan, Director –
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of Hang Lung Properties said,
“During this challenging time, we rapidly adopted new ways of teaching through
diversified online channels, enabling students to continue to learn and
interact, expand their horizons, and apply the knowledge and skills they
acquired in a final competition.” Mr. Kwan noted that the way we study,
work, and live has been greatly impacted by the “new normal”, and expressed his
sincere hope that students would cherish their experience of learning and
working together to shape a sustainable future for the community.
The team of champions
from Sing Yin Secondary School named their winning design proposal, “Lively
Learning, Vita Iucundum Yautong”. It envisaged a human-centric, practical, and
nature-embracing learning space in Yau Tong, aiming to provide the community
with a pleasant and comfortable environment in which to live, and to facilitate
the long-term development of the district.
“Thanks to the program, my teammates and I were able to take a closer and deeper look at the unique architecture of Hong Kong, and learn architectural skills like 3D modelling and sketching through the workshops that were offered,” said Toto Chan, a Form 5 student and member of the Champion team. “More importantly, we have been able to see our city from a new perspective, and better understand the essence of a community – a platform for residents to build-up close connections, interact with each other, and learn from one another.”
A total of 15 leaders
from the architecture sector and academia as well as senior management members
from Hang Lung Properties took on the role of Program Advisors and participated
in the judging process. In addition, more than 70 new-generation architects and
university students joined the Program as architect leaders and mentors,
providing guidance and support to the participants throughout the year. During
the Graduation Ceremony, 10 Outstanding Mentors were recognized for their commitment
and contribution to nurturing young talent.