Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 Time: 11 am to 12 pm / 6 to 7 pm HKTOver the past 50 years, rapid urban development has shaped Hong Kong and other APAC cities. Today, these urban centres face an opportunity to evolve sensitively, prioritising heritage, community, and sustainability. This course forms part of the wider Urban Regeneration in a modern metropolis series, which explores regeneration strategies for existing districts, from business to social hubs, focusing on sustainable renovation, adaptive reuse, and the financial and client perspectives that drive success. For more information about the series, click learn more. The session will explore urban regeneration through the lens of sustainability. We’ll examine projects ranging from small-scale interventions to major urban redevelopments, focusing on practical applications of adaptive reuse principles in established urban centres. Discover how these principles can be integrated into the existing fabric of major APAC cities and applied within contemporary design approaches. Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course, you will be able to: Recognise key vernacular motifs and design features across the region, and the benefits of preservation and reuse in the preservation of culture and history. Apply adaptive reuse principles to contemporary design plans and understand how to effectively reimagine historic sites for modern use. Understand how sustainable urban regeneration can be approached on varying scales, from the micro to the macro . Understand how to implement urban regeneration through preservation of space and landscape, such as the Hong Kong Harbourfront. SpeakerStefano Tronci, Associate Principal, Asia Pacific Sustainability Lead, Design Architect He is an Italian architect with nearly 20 years of professional experience specialising in mixed-use developments, master planning, civic architecture, urban design, and interior design. A graduate of the University of Florence, he currently serves as the Asia Pacific Sustainability Lead at SOM, where he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of environmental experts in sustainable engineering and architecture.Please noteEach recording will expire 12 months after enrolling onto the module For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information.
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