Speaker
Charles Lai is a Chartered Member of
the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He is currently a PhD
candidate in the University of Hong Kong Department of Architecture
specialising in history of modern architecture, post-colonialism, as well as cultural
studies of architectural materials in East and Southeast Asia.
Programme Highlights
Histories
and cultures in the construction had started to draw the attention of
researchers in architectural history. The discipline had long been relying
heavily on drawings and manuscripts produced by architectural professionals,
thus over-emphasising the role of architects and engineers in the production of
buildings. This talk will examine how the cultures and practices in
construction had influenced the decision-making process of engineers and
architects with examples.
Remark: The seminar is supported by Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Language
English
Registration &
Enquiries
The seminar is free of
charge and the number of participants is limited to 60. Applications will be
accepted on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to Registered
Young Members. For registration, please register online at https://goo.gl/forms/PPgZ63hxK69UtgHI2 Successful applicants will
be noticed individually. For enquiries, please contact Ms. KO at email: hkie.seminarsgroup@gmail.com