Curriculum Vitae (Last update: 2020-12-07) Professor Laurence LOH Kwong Yu Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes (ACP) Faculty of Architecture The University of Hong Kong Correspondence Address 22 Gerbang Midlands 10250 Penang, Malaysis Tel: +(60) 604 227 0076 E-mail: [email protected] Biography Prof. Laurence Loh is a leading conservation architect and cultural heritage expert in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region. He trained at the Architectural Association in London, and his architectural practice of 35 years, LLA Arkitek, has consistently delivered highly commended projects related to both new-build designs and as well as building conservation and planning. Best-practice exemplars include the restoration and adaptive reuse of the world-renowned Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang, which received a 2000 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award of Excellence, and the restoration of Merdeka Stadium (Independence Stadium) in Kuala Lumpur, the recipient of a 2008 UNESCO Award of Excellence. He has been the President and Deputy President of Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust), Malaysia’s national-level quasi-governmental organisation in heritage conservation, and technical advisor to the Penang Heritage Trust. In parallel with his architectural work, Prof. Loh also devotes time to education. He teaches annually at the University of Hong Kong, where he is an Adjunct Professor, and at the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property in Rome. He is a UNESCO World Heritage Site evaluator and a Heritage Awards judge and technical consultant. A recent project involved the creation of an Urban Conservation Planning course in Malaysia in conjunction with the Getty Conservation Institute. 1 Qualifications Architectural Association Diploma, London (1974) Member, Royal Institute of British Architects Member, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Member, Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) Member, International Council On Monuments & Sites (ICOMOS) Member, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) Conservation Awards 2017 UAB Building LEED Gold certification 2012 Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion – inaugural award from The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Project Award 2012 2011 Lunas Smokehouse, Kedah Aga Khan Awards shortlist 2010 Suffolk House, Penang Winner, ‘PAM Award’ 2010, Building Conservation Category, Restoration of Suffolk House, Penang 2008 Suffolk House, Penang Winner, “Award of Distinction” UNESCO Asia-Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation 2008 Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur Winner, “Award of Excellence” UNESCO Asia- Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation 2006 The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka (circa C17th) Winner, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award in Recognition of Excellence Achieved in Conservation Category 2004 The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 1880’s Penang Winner, “Best ASEAN Cultural Preservation Effort” ASEANTA Award of Excellence 2003 The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 1880’s Penang Winner Merit Award “Best Tourist Attraction” [Attraction with National Identity] Malaysian Ministry Culture, Arts & Tourism 2002 The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka (circa C17th) Winner, “Award of Merit” UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards Culture Heritage Conservation 2002 ABN-AMRO Bank (1904) Penang Honorary Mention Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award for Excellence in Conservation & Adaptive Re-Use Category 2000 The Khoo Kongsi Pavilion, Cannon Square, Penang 1907 Winner, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award in recognition of Excellence achieved in Conservation Category 2000 The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 1880’s Penang Winner, “Most Excellent Project”, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation 1995 The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 1880’s Penang Winner, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award in Recognition of Excellence Achieved in Conservation Category 2 1993 Penang Sports Club Restoration 1939 Honorable Mention, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Architectural Award for Design Excellence in Interiors Special Award 2006 DiGi’s Amazing Malaysians, 2006. The Heritage Architect of Kedah – Restoration of the Lunas Rubber Smokehouse Conferred Honours 2017 Honorary Fellow. Conferred by The Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON) Professional Experience 1999 onwards Executive Director, Arkitek LLA Sdn. Bhd. 1983 onwards Principal Architect, Laurence Loh Akitek 1980 – 1981 Design & Architectural Consultant, L’Plan Sdn. Bhd. 1981 – 1983 Architect, Building Control Section, Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang 1978 – 1980 Partner, S.B. Cheah & Rakan-Rakan 1976 – 1978 Architect & Chief Administrator, Architects Team 3, Penang 1974 – 1976 Architect, Architects Team 3, Penang 1973 – 1974 Design Consultant, Low Impact Technology, Cornwall, England on alternative technologies 1971 – 1972 Design Assistant, Architects Team 3, Penang Teaching Experience 2018 – present Adjunct Professor, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, University of Hong Kong 2013 – 2018 Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, University of Hong Kong 2012 – 2013 Course Formulation & Lecturer, Urban Conservation Planning Workshops by Getty Conservation Institute in partnership with Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) & Think City Sdn. Bhd. 2009 – 2013 Honorary Associate Professor, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, University of Hong Kong 2009 Lecturer, Cultural Heritage Management Programme, HKU SPACE 2007 Lecturer, “Principles of Conservation” Architectural Workshop at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Lim Kok Wing University 2007 Lecturer & Trainer, UNESCO Cultural Heritage Specialist Guide Programme – Training & Certification, George Town, Penang 2006 – 2012 Lecturer, ICCROM Conservation of Built Heritage Course 3 2006 Lecturer & Trainer, SASEC Training-the-Trainers Workshop for Heritage Guides, Bhutan 2006 Lecturer & Trainer, UNESCO Third Sub-Regional South East Asian Teacher Training Workshops on using art to teach about World Heritage 2002 – 2005 Visiting Lecture, Architectural Conservation Programmes, University of Hong Kong 2000 Lecturer & Tutor, 1st Annual Field School for Asian Academy for Heritage Management, UNESCO-ICCROM, Macao 1999 – 2002 External Examiner, Final (6th) Year Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Mara 1998 Examiner, Final (6th) Year Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Mara 1986 – 1990 Tutor, 5th Year Design Studio, School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia 1976 – 1979 Tutor, 3rd Year Design Studio, School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia Positions Held in Societies & Public Capacity 2016 – 2017 Technical Adviser, Think City Sdn Bhd for George Town Conservation & Development Corporation projects 2014 – 2016 President, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) 2013 – 2017 Deputy President, Football Association of Penang 2011 to-date Member, Board of Visitors, Island Hospital, Penang 2011 onwards Trustee, Chinese Recreation Club, Penang 2011 onwards Director, Think City Sdn Bhd, George Town Grants Programme 2009 – 2016 Member, Penang State Heritage Advisory Committee 2008 – 2010 Member, Cultural Heritage Advisory Team, Penang 2007 onwards Trustee, Penang Heritage Trust 2005 Advisory Role, Heritage History of Taiping 2003 – 2014 Chairman, Technical Sub-Committee for Heritage Consultancy Services, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) 2002 – 2005 Member, Conservation Advisory Panel of the Urban Renewal Authority of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 2002 – 2003 Technical Advisor, “Little India” Streetscape Committee 2000 – 2006 Chairman, Art Gallery Committee 2000 – 2013 Deputy President, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) 1996 – 2013 Member, Penang Heritage Trust 1996 – 1997 Member, Pro-Tem Management Committee, State Heritage Resource Centre 1996 – 1997 Member, State Heritage Sub-Committee for re-drafting of State Conservation Policy 1996 – 1997 Member, State Heritage Sub-Committee for drafting of State Conservation Policy 1996 – 2008 Member, State Heritage Committee 4 1996 – 2000 Council Member, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Heritage of Malaysia Trust) 1985 – 1986 Advisor/Consultant, Landscape & Beautification Committee, Penang Island Local Authority, Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang 1985 Member, Best Building Award Committee, Mainland Local Authority, Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai 1985 Member, State Committee for the Upgrading of State Town Hall, Dewan Sri Pinang 1985 – 1986 Member, State Committee for the Penang Bicentennial Festivities & Special Events 1985 – 1988, 1991 – 1992, 1994, 2002 – 2006, 2014 – 2017 Member, State Museum Board 1985 – 1987 Chairman, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia, Northern Chapter [Institute of Architects, NC], Central Committee member 1984 – 1985 Member, SPEAD Council UNESCO Heritage Evaluation Missions/Reviewer 2016 Urban Redevelopment Authority (U.R.A.), Singapore – feedback & critique on U.R.A.’s current Conservation guidelines & policies from international & regional perspective 2013 On-site Project Reviewer, Rehabilitation of Nagaur Fort - Aga Khan Trust for Culture Architectural Awards 2010 – 2013 Conservation Expert, UNESCO Missions to Lushan, China - Advisory Role to the World Heritage Office in Lushan to build capacity in Conservation Practice 2006 Sep Site Evaluator, UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Kaiping Diaolou & Villages, China”, ICOMOS Evaluation Mission 2006 Aug Conservation Expert, Heritage Study Tour, on invitation