After 620 hours of learning and exploration over nine months, more than 320 students from 29 secondary schools have completed the Hang Lung Young Architects Program (HLYAP) and taken a step towards their dreams of becoming deeply immersed in the world of architecture.
The HLYAP aims to inspire students to recognise the relationship between architecture and the community and better understand the cultural characteristics and historical significance of local buildings through a series of interactive lectures, workshops, a photo contest and guided tours, which took place over the course of an academic year.
Mr. Weber Lo, Chief Executive Officer, Hang Lung Properties said, "As a major property developer in Hong Kong, Hang Lung is very pleased to leverage our connections and the professional knowledge of our colleagues to establish a platform for the inheritance of Hong Kong's architecture. We hope this Program will ignite the architectural interests of young people, expand their horizons and encourage students to appreciate the characteristics and history behind the buildings in Hong Kong."
The three winning teams—Ying Wa Girls' School as the champions; Po On Commercial Association Wong Siu Ching Secondary School as the first runners-up; and YPICA Lee Lim Ming College as the second runners-up—will receive scholarships and take part in architectural tours in Japan, Singapore and Shanghai, organised by the HLYAP this summer.
Paul Arkwright
Publisher
