Workshop, Symposium and Exhibition on Urban Design of Macau were Held Successfully by CityU FUMS and Plymouth University

Workshops and symposium on “Reinvigorating and Vernacular – Urban Renewal of Iao Hon Community” were jointly organised by around 30 students from Faculty of Urban and Management (FUMS) of CityU, Plymouth University, United Kingdom and University of Saint Joseph, Macau.

The series of events include design workshop, expert symposiums and exhibitions. The study team visited the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macao Government Tourism Office, Macao Architect association and other local communities to understand the status quo and needs of the locals. The experts and lecturers at FUMS also conducted a number of discussions and provided numerous advices for improving education and research.

On the afternoon of 28 October, the exhibition and symposium were held at the Cultural Centre of CityU. The symposium was hosted by Prof. Wu Yao of FUMS. Proposing advices and prospect of the community and urban development of Macau, the speakers of the symposium include Prof. Robert Brown of the School of Art, Design and Architecture of Plymouth University, Dr. Rui Leao of the International Council of Architects of the Portuguese Speaking Countries, Course Coordinator Prof. Thomas Denial and Prof. Francisco Vizeu Pinheiro of the Architecture Programme of University of Saint Joseph and Associate Professor Tsai Kuan Chen of FUMS.