CURRICULUM VITAE (Updated )

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE (Updated ) YU Ka Sing BA(AS) HKU; MArch(Dist) HKU; MSc(Conservation)(Dist) HKU; HKIA; HKICON; RA; AP; LEED AP Assistant Professor of Practice Director of BA(Conservation) and ACP Common Core Courses Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes Faculty of Architecture The University of Hong Kong Tel: ; Biography Ka-Sing Yu, a Registered Architect and Authorised Person, has previously worked as an architect at Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong), a leading architectural practice in Hong Kong. In 2011, upon his graduation with Distinction to his MSc(Conservation) degree from The University of Hong Kong, he focused his professional practice in the field of architectural conservation through the consultancy he founded, Substance Lab Limited (SLAB, established in 2010). Today, he has accumulated over 35 conservation projects in his portfolio, ranking him one of the leading conservation practitioners in Hong Kong. In 2017, he was recruited by The University of Hong Kong, and appointed the first Assistant Professor of Practice in the Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes (ACP), and assuming the Directorship of the BA(Conservation) programme and the ACP Common Core Courses. A mother-tongue Cantonese speaker, he is fluent in English, Putonghua and German. 1

2 Education Master of Science (Conservation), HKU Master of Architecture, HKU 2003 (Spring) Ecole Speciale d Architecture, Paris Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Studies), HKU Awards and Achievements Conservation Awards 2010 Heritage Consultancy for Jao Tsung-I Academy (Lai Chi Kok Hospital), in Stage III of the Revitalisation Scheme (Grade 3 Historic Building) won the following award: Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards 2013 Special Architectural Award Heritage and Adaptive Reuse Architectural Awards 2008 Renovation of China Resources Group Headquarter Complex, Wan Chai won the following awards: LEED-Core Shell Gold rating (first building in HK achieving such standard) MIPIM Asia Awards 2014 Bronze Winner (Best Office and Business Development) Chivas 18 Architecture and Design Awards 2014 Commercial and Mixed-use Building Hong Kong Quality Building Award 2014 Grand Award (Hong Kong Building [Renovation/Revitalization] Category) The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards 2013 Merit Award of Hong Kong Perspective Awards 2013 Excellence (Architecture (Professional) Commercial, Retail or Office) Meiju Award 2013 The Most Beautiful Commercial Property The American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter Honors and Awards 2012 Sustainable Design Award for Architecture 2005 Renovation of Peak Tower, the Peak won the following awards: Golden Nugget Awards 2007 Grand Award (International Commercial/ Retail Project) International Design Awards 2007 First Place (Renovation) Academic Awards 2004 International Architectural+ Awards, First Prize, Aspiring Architect (Students) Category, Dubai, UAE (with Design Thesis A Place Reinstated ) 2004 The 1st Architectural Biennial Beijing, Honorary Mention, Exhibition of Architectural Works of Students & Young Architects, Beijing, PRC 1998 European Council of International Schools, Student Award for International Understanding, Hong Kong American Field Service, Exchange to Austria (Sep 1995 to Jul 1996) 2

3 Research Grants 2018 HK$1,931,568, Co-Investigator, HKSAR Built Heritage Conservation Fund Funding Scheme for Thematic Research on Built Heritage Conservation, Harmonious Integration: The Community with Pok Fu Lam Village, Dairy Farm Company and Society of Foreign Missions of Paris in Pok Fu Lam. (Principal Investigator: Ho-Yin Lee; other Co-Investigators: Peter Cunich and Chris Webster) 2018 HK$1,929,268, Co-Investigator, HKSAR Built Heritage Conservation Fund Funding Scheme for Thematic Research on Built Heritage Conservation, Divine Powers: Historic Ecclesiastic Buildings in Central, Hong Kong. (Principal Investigator: K. W. Chau; other Co-Investigators: John Carroll, K. W. Chau, Ho- Yin Lee and Chris Webster) Work Experience Academic 2017-present 2017-present 2017-present Assistant Professor of Practice (full-time), Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU Director, BA(Conservation) Programme, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU Director, Common Core Course, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU 2017 Lecturer (full-time), Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU Lecturer (fractional), Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU Lecturer (part-time), Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU Practice 2010-present Principal, Substance Lab Ltd. Conduct historical research, prepare tender drawings and specification Coordinate with Client, design architect and contractor on conservation projects Participate in concept design and detail design and prepare government submissions for architectural projects Act as Authorized Person and comment on plans prepared by design architect for renovation of hotels, guest houses and serviced apartments Architect, Ronald Lu & Partners (HK) Ltd. Led the design, project administration, contract administration and to coordinate with Client and other consultants in the alterations and additions of China Resources Building. Located in Wan Chai, the building is a 50-storey office building completed in The project 3

4 involves the construction of a new curtain wall system for the tower portion covering the original mosaic façade Checked submissions prepared by contractor Architectural Assistant, Ronald Lu & Partners (HK) Ltd. Participated in design, project administration, contract administration and preparation of final account of Peak Tower Research Assistant, Department of Architecture, HKU Assisted in Linear City Research initiated by Kowloon & Canton Railing Corporation and to facilitate in design studio Architectural Trainee, Lu Tang Lai Architects Ltd. Participated in the design and administration work of small scale renovation projects for non-government organizations e.g. Aberdeen Kai-Fong Welfare Association Projects (Conservation) (The year indicated refers to the year in which the project was commissioned) 2017 Curational and Interpretation Consultancy for University of Chicago Centre in Hong Kong at the Former Victoria Road Detention Centre (Grade 3), No. 168 Victoria Road 2017 Restoration of Tat Tak Community Hall (Declared Monument) 2017 Heritage Consultancy for Roberts Block, No. 42A Kennedy Road (Grade 1 Historic Building) 2016 Heritage Impact Assessment for the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Compound at 1 Lower Albert Road (consisting of three Grade 1 and one Grade 2 Historic Building) 2016 Condition Survey for the Chapel at the Bethanie, No. 139 Pokfulam Road (Declared Monument) 2016 Façade Enhancement Works of the Old Bank of China Building (Grade 1 Historic Building) 2016 Heritage Consultancy for Main Contractor for Jessville, 128 Pokfulam Road (Grade 3 Historic Building) 2016 Resource Kit for Luen Wo Market, Fanling (Grade 3 Historic Building) 2015 Editor and contributor for the book Sustainable Industrial Heritage: Design for Adaptive Reuse 2014 Conservation Management Plan for Residence of Ip Ting-Sz (Declared Monument) 2014 Heritage Consultancy for King Yin Lei, No. 45 Stubbs Road, in stage I & II of the Revitalisation Scheme (Declared Monument), 2014 Photographic and Cartographic Survey for Union Church at 22A Kennedy Road, Central (Grade 3 Historical Building) 2014 Photographic and Cartographic Survey for No. 2 Hing Hon Road, Sai Ying Pun (Grade 2 Historical Building) 2014 Heritage Impact Assessment (Baseline Study) for West Wing, Central Government Offices as Department of Justice (Grade 1 Historic Building) 4

5 2013 Conservation Management Plan for Man Mo Temple Compound (Declared Monument) 2013 Façade restoration for Kau Yan Church, Sai Ying Pun (Grade 1 Historic Building) 2012 Restoration/ rebuilding of village houses, Yung Shue Ha, Lamma Island 2012 Conservation proposal for No. 186 Tai Kei Leng Tsuen, Yuen Long (Grade 3 Historic Building) 2012 Interpretation Guidelines for Lung Tsun Stone Bridge Preservation Corridor, Kai Tak (Archaeological Site) 2012 Conservation proposal for Old Stanley Police Station, Stanley (Declared Monument) 2012 Historic Research of Quarry Industry in Hong Kong for Anderson Road Public Housing Development 2011 Roof Repairing for Kau Yan Church, Sai Ying Pun (Grade 1 Historic Building) 2011 Renovation of Dragon Garden, Tsuen Wan (Grade 2 Historic Building) 2011 Architectural Appraisal for Ho Tung Gardens, The Peak (Grade 1 Historic Building) [in collaboration with Architectural Conservation Office] 2012 Heritage Impact Assessment for Block M, Kowloon Hospital (Grade 2 Historic Building) [in collaboration with China Point Consultants Limited] 2011 Resource Kit of Ex-Ma Tau Kok Animal Quarantine Depot- Cattle Depot (Grade 2 Historic Building) 2011 Pun Uk Heritage Consultancy, Au Tau (Grade 1 Historic Building) 2011 Conservation Guidelines for Tang Ancestral Hall at Ping Shan, Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall and Tin Hau Temple at Lung Yeuk Tau (Declared Monuments) 2011 Redevelopment of Kong Ha Wai (Grade 3), Pat Heung, Yuen Long 2010 Renovation of Chung Ying Theatre at Old British Military Hospital, 10 Borrett Road (Grade 1 Historic Building) 2010 Heritage Impact Assessment for St. Paul s Co-educational College MacDonnell Road (Grade 2 Historic Building), 2010 Heritage Consultancy for Blue House Cluster, Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, in Stage II, Revitalisation Scheme (Grade 1 Historic Building) 2010 Conservation Planning for Sheng Kung Hui Compound at 3 Lower Albert Road, Central (consisting of a cluster of Grade 1 and 2 Historic Buildings) 2010 Heritage Consultancy for Jao Tsung-I Academy (Lai Chi Kok Hospital), in Stage III of the Revitalisation Scheme (Grade 3 Historic Building) 2009 Feasibility Study of Dragon Garden, Tsuen Wan (Grade 2 Historic Building) [during employment at Ronald Lu & Partners (HK) Ltd.] Projects (Architecture) Alterations and Additions of Office and Shopping Arcade 2008 Renovation of China Resources Group Headquarter Complex, Wan Chai 2005 Renovation of Peak Tower, the Peak Institutional 2013 Project management for new extension and renovation of Chinese International School, Braemar Hill 5

6 2013 Interior Design of Offices, Chinese International School 2013 Feasibility Study for Baptist Oi Kwan Social Services Centre 36 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai 2011 Playground for Primary School, Chinese International School, Braemar Hill 2008 Feasibility Study for Extension of Chinese International School, Braemar Hill 2007 Development of Sports Playing Field, Chinese International School, Braemar Hill Residential 2010 Feasibility Study of Ladder Street Terrace, Sheung Wan 2010 Proposed Redevelopment of 18 Carmel Road, Stanley 2008 Tuen Mun Station Property Development, Tuen Mun 2007 Proposed Redevelopment at Strawberry Hill, the Peak 2007 Proposed Private Residence at 20 Repulse Bay Road 6