External Release

External Release
30 March 2015
Left: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Administration Information Building, Suzhou, China
Right: Revitalisation Project at Mallory Street / Burrows Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Aedas clinches seven HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Awards
Aedas-designed Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Administration Information Building in Suzhou, China
won a prestigious Gold award for Commercial: Office and the Revitalisation Project at Mallory
Street/Burrows Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, received a Silver award for Community, Culture, Religion and
Recreational Projects at HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Awards 2015. Five other Aedas projects also
won Nominated Awards.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Administration Information Building, designed by Global Board Director
Andy Wen, is the main administrative building of the university and gives a modern interpretation of the
famous Taihu stones which are always found in Suzhou gardens. The porous nature of the stones is
reflected architecturally by voids and spaces inside the building to facilitate interaction and allow a series
of sustainable design features.
The Revitalisation Project at Mallory Street/Burrows Street conserves a rare and intact shophouse
ensemble dated 1910s (listed Grade 2 historic building in Hong Kong) and revives the traditional
architectural fabric for modern leisure and commercial use. Designed by Associate Director Edward Leung,
this revitalisation project respects historic changes, faithfully reinstates the more intact portions and
features, as well as introduces contemporary design and materials to the remaining blocks.
Media Contacts
Ada Suen
Head of Communications – Asia
Aedas
+852 2821 6484
ada.suen@aedas.com
Jess Wong
Public Relations Manager
Aedas
+852 2821 6448
jess.wong@aedas.com
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“The Cross-Strait region has been developing rapidly and presenting tremendous opportunities for
architects over the past 10 years,” said Keith Griffiths, Chairman of Aedas. “Aedas is proud to grow with the
region and will continue to tailor world-class, timeless architecture for the communities.”
The five projects winning Nominated Awards are:
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Center 66, Wuxi, China, designed by Christine Lam and David Clayton (Commercial: Shopping)
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Langham Place, Guangzhou, China, designed by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas (Hotels)
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LAND Experience Centre, Xi’an, China (Community, Culture, Religion and Recreational Projects)
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The Forum, Hong Kong, designed by Keith Griffiths (Commercial: Office)
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THR350, Hong Kong, designed by Ken Wai (Residential: Low-rise)
Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA), the HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design
Awards recognised outstanding design in Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong.
About Aedas
Aedas is one of the world's leading global architecture and design practices. The company is built on the
belief that great design can only be delivered by people with a deep social and cultural understanding of
the communities they are designing for. Aedas’ global platform for creative excellence in design enables
some of the world's most talented designers to plug into the latest information and delivery systems they
need to produce truly world-class design solutions. The practice's unique structure, global presence, and
commitment to cutting-edge research and development are testament to our desire to deliver design
excellence to clients wherever they are in the world.
www.aedas.com
Media Contacts
Ada Suen
Head of Communications – Asia
Aedas
+852 2821 6484
ada.suen@aedas.com
Jess Wong
Public Relations Manager
Aedas
+852 2821 6448
jess.wong@aedas.com
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