As one of the world's great cities, Hong Kong has many faces. To scholars and journalists, it was long the best place to play 'China watcher'. To the business and financial community, Hong Kong remains one of the best places in the world to make money. To artists, writers and filmmakers, the city's colourful history and dramatic beauty have provided inspiration and vivid settings for art, books and movies. To tourists, it is a shopper's paradise with great restaurants and magnificent harbour views. - Judy Lu Kestell and Harold Meinheil.

As one of the world's great cities, Hong Kong has many faces. To scholars and journalists, it was long the best place to play 'China watcher'. To the business and financial community, Hong Kong remains one of the best places in the world to make money. To artists, writers and filmmakers, the city's colourful history and dramatic beauty have provided inspiration and vivid settings for art, books and movies. To tourists, it is a shopper's paradise with great restaurants and magnificent harbour views. - Judy Lu Kestell and Harold Meinheil.

A great city does not just appear out of nowhere. Behind and beyond the skyline and the tourist attractions, people from all parts of China and the world have worked together to overcome daunting internal obstacles and external forces. In architecture, Wong & Ouyang has been an important contributor to that immense effort. The publication of this book, Wong & Ouyang - Blueprints for Hong Kong on the occasion of its 50th anniversary is a fitting tribute to the accomplishments of the firm.

In the last half century, buildings have become increasingly complex. The range of projects illustrated in this book - from master plans to building complexes to individual buildings - shows the scope of Wong & Ouyang's capabilities. Looking at the procession of projects and how they have changed over the years, it becomes apparent that the long-term stability and continuity of the firm and its ability to draw on expertise from around the world has created a strong core competence and 'institutional memory'.

That has been a key factor in its ability to learn and improve with each succeeding task. The variety and size of the projects parallel the change and growth of Hong Kong to its present status as one of the most advanced cities in the world.

Introduction

Selected and Current Works

Urban Renewal Projects

· Taikoo Place · Langham Place · Kwun Tong Town Centre · Times Square · Conservation

Commercial Projects

· Pacific Place I, II, III and StarCrest · Gateway I and II · Developments at Union Square

· Developments at Pedder Street, Central · Developments at Admiralty

Hotel Projects

· Hotels at Union Square · Langham Place Hotel · Hotels at Pacific Place

· Hotel at Grand Century Place

Educational Projects

· Master Planning of the Main Campus and the Centennial Campus of the University of Hong Kong

· Hang Seng School of Commerce, Li Po Chun United World College

· La Salle College · La Salle Primary School

Institutional Projects

· Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Phase II and Extension Work

· Hang Seng Bank Headquarters · Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse

Health Care Projects

· Pok Oi Hospital · Prince of Wales Hospital · Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital

Residential Projects

· Master Plan: Dream City, Tseung Kwan O Area 86 · Whampoa Garden

· Shatin Cityl · Gold Coast, Tuen Mun · Bellagio · The Orchards

· BeI-Air on the Peak, Cyberport

Works in the Region

· Macau: Wynn Macau · Chengdu: Shangri-La Hotel · Shekou: Garden City Phase II

· Projects in Shanghai · Projects in Beijing · Competitions

The Early Years

Firm Profile

Chronology of Selected Projects

Acknowledgements and Photo Credits

Index