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The SIA Study Tour: Tokyo – Advancing Architectural Excellence & MET Innovation marked the Singapore Institute of Architects’ first overseas architectural immersion study tour, organised with the support of SKK Singapore (https://skk.com.sg/). Held from 10 to 13 March 2026, the programme brought 23 delegates to Tokyo for a focused exploration of architectural design, practice, and internationalisation through curated building visits, expert dialogues, and cultural experiences.

The Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD) successfully hosted the HKIUD Annual Dinner cum Award Presentation Ceremony for the Urban Design Award 2025 on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The event brought together over 100 urban design professionals in Hong Kong, including speakers from the HKIUD Conference held earlier that day, the Guest of Honour, annual sponsors, members, friends, and the jurors and winners of the Award.

The year 2025 marks the 16th anniversary of the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), and we were excited to celebrate this milestone at the 16th Anniversary cum Chinese New Year Cocktail held on 4 February 2026 at Centricity – Concentric. More than 230 industry leaders and distinguished guests attended the occasion, which was honoured by the presence of Mr David LAM, JP, Under Secretary for Development as the Guest of Honour, including Government Officials, and HKGBC’s Founding Members, Directors, Members and Working Partners. The gathering marked a meaningful moment to reflect on shared achievements and reaffirm collective commitment to a greener built environment.

RAFA 2025 in Shenzhen has wrapped - a fantastic three days that showcased how our global architectural community can come together and help shape a better future.

The early morning started off at Vivo Headquarters in Shenzhen. This is an incredible opportunity and a truly inspiring experience guided by Vivian Ngo, AIA, Principal of NBBJ. Participants include representatives from academics, clients and practitioners. The building design is nature-infused and redefines the next generation of workplace by prioritizing employees’ well-being. The exclusive access accompanied by Vivan’s informative and vivid voice navigation has been enlightening for the participants.

The awarded projects illustrate a powerful shift in how the built environment across the Asia Pacific is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

AIA Hong Kong has partnered with the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong, on the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong - Hsin Chong Foundation Young Architects Fellowship. For 2026, we invite applications for research in Japan in the topics of:

Entering its Tenth Edition with Enthusiastic Nominations Reflecting Ongoing Support Introducing the “Special Citation on Green Financing” to Highlight the Role of Green Finance in Advancing a Sustainable Future 11 Outstanding Developers, Consultants and Organisations Honoured with Pioneer Awards in Green Building Leadership

The 20th edition of Eco Expo Asia was successfully held from 28 to 31 October 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), this milestone event attracted over 11,000 buyers from 118 countries and regions and featured some 340 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions.

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) is excited to share that Louis HUNG Wai Yin has been awarded the 35th HKIA Young Architect Award. The ceremony, held at the Rosewood Hotel on October 31, 2025, celebrated the creativity and vision of emerging talents in architecture.