Hong Kong’s exhibition for the 18th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia has returned to preview at the Central Market in Hong Kong from February until 11 March. Lead8 is proud to be one of the exhibitors selected for the Hong Kong exhibition that explores the critical territorial, architectural and urban space issues facing Hong Kong’s future.
David Buffonge, Co Founder & Executive Director at Lead8, joined the Opening Forum to celebrate the commencement of the returning exhibition. Titled ‘Transformative Hong Kong and Public Space’, David joined fellow industry panellists to reflect on their interpretation of Hong Kong’s unique spatial urban conditions and how they see challenges and opportunities for the future of Hong Kong public space architecture.
Fellow panellists included
Donald Choi (Executive Director and CEO of Chinachem Group),
Herbert Hung (Associate Director, Rocco Architects Associates),
Professor Hendrik Tieben (VBHK Curator 18th Edition 2023 and Director, CUHK School of Architecture), with the discussion moderated by
Catherine Shaw (Architecture and design author).
The forum was followed by the opening ceremony, officiated by the guest of honour, Mr Raistlin Lau, JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of HKSAR.