CURRICULUM VITAE (Updated 2020-07-20) YU Ka Sing BA(AS) HKU; MArch(Dist) HKU; MSc(Conservation)(Dist) HKU; HKIA; HKICON; RA; AP; LEED AP Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of Undergraduate Programmes Director of BA(Conservation) and ACP Common Core Courses Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes Faculty of Architecture The University of Hong Kong Tel: 3917 6060; e-mail: [email protected] 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 Assistant Professor of Practice in the Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes (ACP), and assuming the Directorship of ACP’s undergraduate programmes (the BA(Conservation) programme and the ACP Common Core Courses). A mother-tongue Cantonese speaker, he is fluent in English, Putonghua and German. 1 Education 2009-2011 Master of Science (Conservation), HKU 2002-2004 Master of Architecture, HKU 2003 (Spring) Ecole Speciale d’Architecture, Paris 1998-2001 Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Studies), HKU Awards and Achievements Conservation Awards 2020 The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex | The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong – won the following award: . Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists Annual Awards 2020 – Interpretation Award 2013 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) 2 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 1995-1996 American Field Service, Exchange to Austria (Sep 1995 to Jul 1996) Work Experience Academic 2017-present Assistant Professor of Practice (full-time), Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU 2017-present Director, BA(Conservation) Programme, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU 2017-present 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 2014-2017 Lecturer (fractional), Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, Faculty of Architecture, HKU 2013-2014 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 2008-2010 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 1983. The project 3 involves the construction of a new curtain wall system for the tower portion covering the original mosaic façade . Checked submissions prepared by contractor 2005-2008 Architectural Assistant, Ronald Lu & Partners (HK) Ltd. Participated in design, project administration, contract administration and preparation of final account of Peak Tower 2004-2005 Research Assistant, Department of Architecture, HKU . Assisted in “Linear City Research” initiated by Kowloon & Canton Railing Corporation and to facilitate in design studio 2001-2001 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) 2020 Detailed Structural Survey and Formulation of Structural Rehabilitation Proposal for Blake Pier, commissioned by the Civil Engineering and Development Department. (On-going) 2020 Provision of Building Advisory Services to Historical Buildings, Structures and Sites in Hong Kong, commissioned by the Antiquities and Monuments Office. (On-going) 2019 The Provision of Consultancy Services for Cultural Heritage Study of Kowloon City Action Area 3 (KC-AA3), commissioned by the Urban Renewal Authority. (On-going) 2018 Provision of Inspection Services for Declared Monuments and Graded Buildings in Hong Kong, commissioned by the Antiquities and Monuments Office. (On-going) 2018 Heritage Consultancy for Former Lau Fau Shan Police Station (Grade 3 Historic Building), commissioned by the Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association. (Completed in 2018) 2017 Curatorial 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) 4 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) 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 2012 Heritage Impact Assessment for Block M, Kowloon Hospital (Grade 2 Historic Building) [in collaboration with China Point Consultants Limited] 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]