Diocesan Boys School. About the DBS New Complex

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1 About the DBS New Complex Within the school campus, close to the existing main building built in 1929, the new additional phase explores the expression of contemporary architecture without challenging the heritage facades. The extension specifications required an orchestral music concert hall, a chapel, an IT library, classrooms, student activities and art exhibition space. Sitting on the slopes, the buildings are carefully articulated around big trees which are cherished by the school and the neighborhood. The trees and the architecture is one open and airy environment, where students getting together and learning here would be very comfortable. New elevations respect the height of the old building, it also accept the existing arcade opening of 2.9 meter as the horizontal controlling line. Daylight is brought into the spaces including the concert hall, filtering through slit openings on the walls and roofs. Revolving doors and panels at the ground foyer and stage backwall control views from both sides. It allows a glimpse of the heritage facade from the new phase. The external tone is grey and white, in harmony with the rest of the campus. The interior finishes are plaster walls, slate and wood floors, with a modern stain glass feature and an oak paneling stage back wall. In this technical tour, Mr. Thomas CHOW will guide participants to appreciate the new architecture in the context of the existing campus with the existing Main Building. He will also share with the participants his design thoughts and process. Date 14 July 2012, Saturday Time pm Gathering Time 300pm Gathering Place Diocesan Boys School Secondary Division Roundabout (131 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon) Guide of the Visit Mr. Thomas CHOW Language Cantonese Fee *HK$120 for HKIA, AIA-HK & HKAC Members *HK$220 for Non-members (*including group personal accident insurance and public liability insurance during the visit) Quota 30 (This site visit is for HKIA, AIA-HK & HKAC Members only with first priority given to HKIA members and on a firstcome-first -served basis) HKIA CPD Credit Hours 1.5 hours HKIA Circular 45/2012 CPD Circular 28/2012 Diocesan Boys School

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5 HKIA CPD Site Visit to DBS New Complex at Diocesan Boys School REPLY SLIP (Please reply by 11 July 2012) Please return the reply slip to HKIA Secretariat (Skindy Liu), 19/F, One Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong by fax / or by to cpd@hkia.net I would like to register for the site visit to DBS New Complex at Diocesan Boys School Date 14 July 2012 (Saturday) Time pm Venue DBS New Complex at Diocesan Boys School Gathering Time 300pm Gathering Place Diocesan Boys School Secondary Division Roundabout (131 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon) Name HK$ 120 for HKIA / AIA-HK / HKAC Member membership No. HK$ 120 for HKIA Student Member, membership No. HK$ 220 for Non-HKIA Member Contact No. Payment Methods By Cheque I enclose a cheque payable to The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Cheque No. Bank By Credit Card Visa Master Card No. Expiry Date Cardholder Name Amount HK$ Date Cardholder s signature Important Notes I sign below to confirm my consent to follow any and all safety instructions given by the organizer(s) and/or the owners of the premises/sites and well equip myself with necessary safety personal protective equipment for participation in this event. I understand that neither the institution nor the parties concerned would accept any liability in connection with the above event. Signature Date Notes 1. All registrants must sign the important notes on the reply slip. 2. Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Priority will be given to HKIA Members if the event is over-subscribed. 3. Confirmation will be issued for your reservation via As soon as the event is full, a full-house announcement with a name-list of the participants who have enrolled the event will be posted on the Headlines section on the Institute s website s at 5. Participation in this event will satisfy HKIA-CPD requirements. 6. Admission fees apply to all successful registrants. No refund will be made under any circumstances. Cancellation must be made by (hkiasec@hkia.org.hk) or by phone ( ) one day before the day of the event.