The HKIA Young Architect Award (YAA) is co-organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects and Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong annually to honour and acknowledge the talents and contribution of architects aged 35 or below. Each year, the winner is selected based on criteria including: quality of the design proposal for that year’s theme, quality of previous personal work, professional and social participation, and proposal for a 3-week architectural study trip in the United States or other destination in Asia, sponsored by the Hsin Chong - K. N. Godfrey Yeh Education Fund.

The theme of HKIA Young Architect Award 2023 is "Age in Place Age with Place". Participants are invited to propose to rejuvenate the aging community at an appropriate scale to promote “Aging in Place” while preserving neighbourhood bonding that supports the senior citizens and their wellbeing.

Results are decided by a 5-member Jury Panel after a series of investigation, conversation with candidates and debate. We would like to express our gratitude to the 5-member Jury Panel, consisting of

AR. DONALD CHOI BBS JP, HKIA Fellow, HKIA Past President       

PROF. LING KAR KAN SBS, Director, JCDISI; Age-Friendly City Advocate

AR. BENJAMIN TSANG, HKIA Young Architect Award 2011 Recipient

AR. SAMUEL WONG, HKIA Young Architect Award 2020 Recipient

MS. ALEXANDRA A. SENO, Representative of Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong

for their wisdom and dedication to the judging exercise.

Winner

Mr. LAM Ho Wang Owen

The Jury recognises Mr. LAM as a well-rounded young architect with a passion for design, social participation and professional development.

Mr. LAM’s deep interest and engagement with the possibilities of architecture and sensitivity to social issues are evident in his proposal and experience. He demonstrates a clear desire to contribute to Hong Kong society and his profession as an Architect.

His design proposal approaches the issue of Hong Kong’s “double aging” in both pragmatic and innovative ways with strategic interventions for the elderly and for the built environment.

Founder of his own architectural practice, the Jury was impressed with his self-motivation and commitment to the discipline.

The Panel believes that Mr. LAM will benefit from his proposed research trip to Japan, and that he will share his insights with the profession and the general public.

Shortlisted

Ms. Chan Hoi Yan

Mr. Chan Pak Chuen

Mr. Mak Chi Hong

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