While Hong Kong is globally renowned for its spectacular skyscrapers and modern design, it’s lesser-known architectural achievements – including innovative public infrastructure such as the multi-purpose municipal services building – are the focus of the city’s contribution to this year’s Venice Biennale design show.

GO PARK Sai Sha is a remarkable sports and entertainment precinct in Ma On Shan, delivering world-class leisure facilities for the surrounding community, thanks in large part to the foresight and resolve of its developer, Sun Hung Kai Properties, and the creative genius of its designer Zaha Hadid Architects. It has already attracted an incredible 2 million visits since opening in January this year.

How can architecture and design make a meaningful contribution to climate change, intergenerational housing challenges, cultural preservation, new office models, and other big social challenges? We asked four leading practitioners…. and here are their frank and insightful answers.

Acclaimed Hong Kong architect and urban designer Dennis Ho is passionate about embracing technology to create more sustainable and people-centric cities, exemplified by his award-winning concept for an ultra-low energy and zero carbon commercial tower in Hong Kong. Read more about his ideas and insights in this thought-provoking interview.

A nature focused design concept has scooped the top prize in a pioneering design competition aimed at reshaping the living environment of a public housing complex in Sham Shui Po. Kudos to young designers Ho Sun Chau and Cherry Lau who collected the HK$30,000 prize.

NIWA, an elegant new omakase restaurant on Caine Road, is a tranquil oasis which magically transports diners away from the bustle of Hong Kong’s Soho district. Step past the handcrafted timber door and feel the calming essence of a Japanese garden, thanks to the creative imagination of Yuki Yasukagawa and her team at Design East.

Design Mumbai unveils the first names confirmed for its second edition, returning to Jio World Garden from 26 – 29 November 2025. This year’s curated selection spans international design brands and local independent studios – many participating for the first time – building on the success of last year’s landmark debut.

The top 10 submissions have been selected in a pioneering design competition aimed at reshaping the living environment of Chak On Estate, a public housing complex in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. This contest taps into the innovative potential of young designers to reimagine community spaces.

Acclaimed architectural designer Barrie Ho is continuing to spread his influence across the globe, opening a London studio to complement his recent move into Sydney and long-running Hong Kong based practice. As well as designing luxury houses in the greater London area, Ho has also opened a gallery inspired by legendary British PM Winston Churchill!

Young and emerging architects and designers now have an outstanding opportunity to show how their ideas and passion for the craft can make a meaningful difference to the broader community, thanks to a ground-breaking new competition just launched by the Hong Kong Housing Authority.