HKDI x LINK Collaboration Project

Mr. Alex Chang, Associate Director – Urban Design and Landscape Design of Jumbo Globe Hong Kong, had the honor of being invited as an external critic for the 2024 HKDI x LINK collaboration project, focused on the placemaking of Wong Tai Sin Temple Mall North Sunken Plaza. The project aims to cultivate and enhance students’ understanding and creativity in design, providing them with a practical platform to apply their knowledge and skills acquired in school. The goal is to create design proposals that meet industry standards and market demands, preparing students for their future careers.

The atmosphere during the judging process was lively and enthusiastic. Each of the groups presented their unique design proposals, showcasing their creative and impressive ideas, leaving a profound impression on all the judges. Mr. Alex Chang, along with teachers and other industry experts, formed the judging panel, conducting comprehensive evaluations of the students’ design proposals. Mr. Alex Chang expressed his focus on aspects such as spatial layout, functionality, aesthetic value, and sustainability of each proposal, ensuring that the designs would gain recognition from the market and consumers.

In additional, Mr. Alex Chang engaged in in-depth discussions and exchanges with the students, providing valuable advice and guidance for their professional growth and career development. Jumbo Globe has always placed importance on corporate social responsibility and valued collaborations with educational institutions, contributing to the development of young design talents. This judging activity not only showcased the students’ talents and potential but also strengthened the exchange among industry experts, instilling confidence in the future development of the industry.

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HKU Workshop| Exploring the Metaverse, Jumbo Globe Shared Forward-Looking Design Ideas with Master's Students and Faculty of Urban Planning and Design

With the theme of “From Urban Design to Metaverse Architecture”, Jumbo Globe Architectural Designer Mr. Liu Yiqi shared his valuable industry insights and Jumbo Globe’s forward-looking design philosophy with a group of master’s students and faculty members at the Department of Urban Planning and Design, University of Hong Kong.

As an architectural designer at Jumbo Globe, Mr. Liu Yiqi has accumulated rich professional experience and knowledge. In the workshop, he shared his career insights in the field of architectural design with the students and faculty members. He emphasized the crucial factors for success in the workplace, such as professional competence, creativity, and teamwork. Drawing from his own experiences and case studies, Mr. Liu Yiqi inspired the students to strive for excellence and provided them with practical advice and guidance.

Additionally, Mr. Liu Yiqi introduced Jumbo Globe’s forward-looking design philosophy to the students and faculty members. As an internationally architectural design practice, Jumbo Globe has been committed to promoting innovation and development in architectural design. Mr. Liu Yiqi showcased the advanced design concepts and methods employed by Jumbo Globe in various projects, presenting the latest trends and currents in the field of architectural design. He emphasized the importance of integrating sustainable elements, intelligent technology, and human-centric care into designs to meet the future societal needs for the built environment.

One of the features of his sharing is about the metaverse. Mr. Liu showcased a video of an immersive metaverse digital design project during the workshop. The metaverse refers to a virtual digital environment that combines elements of reality and virtuality, offering new interactive and experiential possibilities. Mr. Liu demonstrated Jumbo Globe’s exploration and innovation in metaverse design to the students and professors. These projects utilize virtual reality technology and digital modeling to create unique and immersive spatial experiences, expanding the boundaries of architectural design. This stimulated the students’ interest in the future of architectural design and prompted them to consider how to incorporate the concept of the metaverse into actual projects.

Mr. Liu Yiqi’s sharing provided the students and professors with valuable learning opportunities and inspiration. The demonstration of metaverse design sparked their imagination about the future of architectural design. Jumbo Globe is always committed to fulfilling its corporate responsibility and actively promoting the development of the industry. The workshop not only strengthened the connection between the department and the industry but also laid a solid foundation for the students’ professional development and provided them with opportunities to explore and think about emerging fields.