HKIA Architectural Walk - #7

Ronald McDonald House Charities (Kwun Tong House) Jockey Club Building

Date: 11.1.2025 (Saturday)

Time: 10:30am - 12:00nn

Venue: Ronald McDonald House Charities (Kwun Tong House) Jockey Club Building, 2 Yau Shun Street, Kwun Tong

Participant no.:  20 pax

Registration here: https://forms.gle/Fe9X2Jd8QJCiYya29

Registration Deadline：3.1.2025 (Friday)

The new building for Ronald McDonald House Charities provides a safe and secure environment to the sick/ rehabilitating children of the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital and other nearby facilities. The sixteen-storey building offers 66 guestrooms and a podium with various spaces for playing and living, creating a community away from home.   Hosted by Design Architect Billy Tam, the tour will explore how the architecture is designed with Happiness and Care in mind and provides a conducive and cheerful environment for mutual support among families to face the weight of illness together.

Name of Building: Ronald McDonald House Charities (Kwun Tong House) Jockey Club Building

Name of Firm: Thomas Chow Architects Ltd.  in association with Design Consultants Ltd.

Award: 1. HKIA Merit Award of HK - Institutional Building

 2. HKIA Special Award - Human & Social Inclusion

Terms & Conditions:

1. Pre-registration is required to secure your spot. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Cancellation: The tour may be cancelled at any time by the hosts due to unforeseen circumstances.

3. Timeliness: Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated, as we want to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.

4. Participants agree that they are attending the tour at their own risk and that the organizers are not liable for any injuries or damages that may occur during the event.

5. As there are sick children in the premises, please be reminded to bring face masks for the tour.

6. Please refrain from attending if you feel ill on the day of the event.

7. Please note that there is no parking available at the premises.

8. Please refrain from taking photos of children and families.

9. The organizers reserve the right to make adjustments to the program as necessary, including changes to the schedule, location, or guide personnel.

Please contact BIA Secretariat: bia@hkia.org.hk if you need further assistance. Thank you.

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*Above event is organized by HKIA, and guided by Thomas Chow Architects Ltd.  in association with Design Consultants Ltd.