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Please join us for Betty's talk with Apple: "Spotlight: Building Narratives in Architecture with Betty Ng", on 11 December 2024, from 19:00 to 20:30 at Apple ifc mall, Hong Kong. This public session features an engaging dialogue exploring how research and collaboration shape COLLECTIVE’s concept-driven architecture, creating spaces that emphasize clarity, beauty, and function. Sign up now via: apple.co/collective

COLLECTIVE's drawing on architectural details has been featured in the latest issue of Harvard Design Magazine (No. 52: Instruments of Service), published by Harvard University Graduate School of Design, alongside contributions from renowned practitioners and thinkers shaping the future of design. Thank you, Robin Albrecht and Meghan Ryan Sandberg, for including us in this issue! "Harvard Design Magazine 52: Instruments of Service, guest edited by Elizabeth Bowie Christoforetti and Jacob Reidel, examines the state of architectural practice today. Once asserted to be the “mother art” (Frank Lloyd Wright) and “the ultimate goal of all creative activity” (Walter Gropius), architecture over the past century has lost its purchase on such grandiose claims to creative primacy and world-building. At the same time, however, architecture remains a ubiquitous point of reference for a wide range of disciplines and protagonists that influence the design of the things we use and the environments we inhabit. The issue starts with one simple prompt: what do architects actually make and how is this changing?" 📖 Explore more about the issue and pick up your copy here: https://lnkd.in/gm9FZMnN #COLLECTIVE #HarvardDesignMagazine #Architecture

Yesterday, our directors Betty Ng, Chi-Yan Chan, and Juan Minguez, alongside Denis Tsang of Rocco Design Architects Associates and Senior Project Manager Denise Ng at New World Development Company Limited co-led the tour of 83 King Lam Street as part of the AIA International Conference 2024 spearheaded by AIA Hong Kong. The event brought together a curious group of industry professionals, together with AIA HK Chapter Vice-President Eric Ho, and Co-Founders of New Office Works Evelyn Ting and Paul Tse, AIA, concluded with a 4-way conversation on young practices. We are so excited to have received Kimberly Dowdell, 2024 President of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Winston Yeo, Board Member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) who have attended the tour, and our gratitude to AIA Hong Kong for the invitation to lead this tour of the 83 King Lam Street development, alongside New Office Works' Cheung Sha Wan Pier Canopy, investigating “A New Generation of Public Spaces” in Hong Kong by two young practices. Reflecting on the event, we are reminded of the power of collaboration and the importance of cross-generation nurturing. We are extremely grateful for the beautiful matchmaking by New World Development Company Limited, putting Rocco Design Architects Associates and COLLECTIVE together. We look forward to future opportunities to learn and grow with such a dynamic community, both in Hong Kong and internationally. We are especially grateful to all the participants who joined us, your presence made all the difference. Here’s to more meaningful dialogues and collaborative projects ahead! 📸: Betty Ng, Juan Minguez, Sophie C. Read more about our project at 83 King Lam Street here: https://lnkd.in/g6HSWtS4 #AIAIC24 #ArchitecturalIntelligence #AIAHongKong #AIAInternational #COLLECTIVE

Last month, we celebrated the opening of our project: Christie's new Asia Pacific headquarters at The Henderson, an iconic 36-storey tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in the heart of Central, Hong Kong. Spanning 50,000 square feet across the 6th to 9th floors, our design integrates a saleroom, museum-standard galleries, dedicated client lounges, and open offices. Christie’s new Asia Pacific home now serves as a one-stop central hub for collectors, delivering an unparalleled client experience in the auction industry. To align with Christie’s forward-thinking vision and support their year-round events with minimal setup time and environmental impact, the design incorporates a meticulously planned innovative changeover strategy. The strategy utilizes a series of large, electronically movable walls and sliding walls that can easily transform the spatial layout of the gallery spaces on the 6th and 7th floors. Additionally, an internal staircase connecting the 6th, 7th, and 8th floors serves as a vertical gallery for curated displays, enriching the experience for all visitors. Advanced AV technology ensures seamless transitions for live auctions and broadcasts, offering flexibility for all stakeholders, from collectors to staff. This project represents a comprehensive architectural effort to create a space where art and objects shine, while also providing an infrastructure that’s future-ready for Christie’s growth. The end result wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of everyone involved. Special thanks to all who contributed to the project: JLL Hong Kong J. Roger Preston Ltd. Lichtvision Design Novox Limited Dino Tech AVIT Engineering, Chubb Fire & Security Asia OPPO System Buro Happold Wing Art Limited JEB Group ERCO iGuzzini ELR "Engineered Lighting Revolution" Photography by Kevin Mak Learn more about the project on our website: https://lnkd.in/gQUKibYA #COLLECTIVE #InteriorDesign #Architecture #ArtSpace #HongKong

🌊 In Hong Kong, the appropriation of public space has always been a source of innovation. Be it through the creation of a new relationship with water 🌅 or through the creative use of intermediate levels 🏙️. In this project tour, we experience two new public spaces in Cheung Sha Wan in Kowloon that have been creatively transformed by two award-winning firms in Hong Kong, New Office Works and COLLECTIVE 🏆. Across the urban fabric of Cheung Sha Wan, we will explore two editions of public spaces 🛤️ and the stories of collaboration 🤝 between them and two major property developers to bring these projects to life 🌟. New Office Works COLLECTIVE #AIAIC24 #AIAInternational #AIAHKchapter #ArchitecturalIntelligence #DesignExcellence #ArchitecturalDesign #CheungShaWanPier 🚢 #TownPlaceCanopy 🌳 #HKWaterfront 🌊 #83KingLamStreet 🏗️

"The world leading auction house has opened its new Asia-Pacific flagship space in Hong Kong. Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, takes a tour with its interior designer, Betty Ng." We’re excited to share Betty's interview with Monocle, in which she discusses our work on Christie's new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong. Betty highlights the subtle design elements that enhance both the functionality and the experience of the space. A big thank you to Monocle and James Chambers for the engaging conversation. Listen to the full episode here:

We are pleased to announce that our project AGORA has been longlisted in the Restaurant and Bar Interior category of Dezeen Awards 2024. This year, the awards received over 4,130 entries from 82 countries, and AGORA is among the 141 interior projects in the running to win an award later this year. Set within the historic walls of Tai Kwun, a former prison hall in Hong Kong, AGORA was crafted to honor its significant cultural context. Without altering the original structure, we transformed the space into a Spanish fine-dining restaurant, blending a warm Mediterranean atmosphere with a deep respect for the historical architecture. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue this exciting journey! #dezeenawards

We're excited to be part of the inaugural edition of OPEN HOUSE HONG KONG, where we'll present our recent project, 83 King Lam Street, designed to enhance public space and urban engagement. #OPEHHOUSEHK

How can we make good use of the space between towers? 83 KING LAM STREET is one example of an atypical mixed-use development that breaks the mould of a tower-and-podium building typology. The site comprises a pair of towers set at a distance apart. A generous and well-ventilated public space is nestled protectively in between. This podium landscape, designed by COLLECTIVE Studio Limited, include stepped terraces that are suffused with greenery. The steps form an indoor auditorium and at the same time 'frames' its surrounding scenery. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkqvXjFc FuturArc COLLECTIVE Dr. Ian Tan ʰᵉʳⁱᵗᵃᵍᵉ ˢᵗᵒʳʸᵗᵉˡˡᵉʳ New World Development Company Limited _______________________ #FuturArc #greendesign #sustainability #community #ecology #love #nature #architecture #arquitectura #sustainableliving #designinspiration #greenarchitecture #green #greendesign #FuturArcApp #instagood #instadaily #inspiringarchitecture #inbetweenspaces #hongkong

We're pleased to share that our founder, Betty Ng, was recently interviewed by RIBA Journal. In "The Irrepressible Spirit of Hong Kong Practice", Betty discusses our approach to architecture and the resilient spirit of Hong Kong alongside other respected fellow architects. Thank you, Helen Castle, for the insightful interview! #COLLECTIVE #Architecture #BettyNg #HongKong #RIBAJ