What does it take to build a cultural ecosystem? How is it defined – and how can it be nurtured? Betty Ng, the founder and director of international architecture practice COLLECTIVE, and curator Angelika Li, the cofounder and director of Basel-based nonprofit organization PF25 cultural projects, reflect on the fast-evolving art landscape of Hong Kong, shedding light on its lesser-known aspects and reverberations across the region and globally. From their distinct vantage points – as an architect designing spaces and a curator activating them – they explore how physical environments and cultural narratives shape one another, and how art and architecture together can foster dialogue, understanding, and a sense of place between Hong Kong, Basel, and beyond.
Read MoreCOLLECTIVE joined BEAU Architects and CONG, an annual journal of visual culture and placemaking by Serakai Studio, to present at Exchange Circle—Art Basel Hong Kong’s open-format platform for short, informal, and experimental discussions.
Read MoreJoin us on International Women’s Day for a collaborative event hosted by AIA Hong Kong, HKIA, and RIBA Hong Kong, celebrating diversity and the influence of women in shaping architecture.
The event kicks off with a tour of the newly completed auditorium at King Lam Street, designed by COLLECTIVE—a model of privately owned public space developed in collaboration with Rocco Design Architects and commissioned by New World Development. A panel discussion will follow.
Read MoreCOLLECTIVE’s founder, Betty Ng, is to speak at Today at Apple event, 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 a dialogue exploring how research and collaboration shape COLLECTIVE’s concept-driven architecture, creating spaces that emphasize clarity, beauty, and function. Attendees can join the conversation and connect with others.
Read MoreCOLLECTIVE is thrilled to be part of the AIA International Conference 2024 in Hong Kong! On Day 2, Friday, October 25th, our directors—Betty Ng, Chi Yan Chan, and Juan Minguez—will guide participants through an exclusive tour of our 83 King Lam Street project. This tour is part of a broader program showcasing a new generation of public spaces, paired with New Office Works’ Cheung Sha Wan Pier Canopy, revealing the creative transformation of these urban areas through collaboration with two major property developers.
Read MoreCOLLECTIVE will be participating in the inaugural edition of OPEN HOUSE HONG KONG, where we will present our recent project: 83 King Lam Street.
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