Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture*Hong Kong

2019(UABB*HK 2019)

Invitation for Curatorial Proposal

Co-Organizers:

Organizing Institutions

Co-Organizers:

1. The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)

2. Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP)

3. Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA)

4. Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale Organizer Committee (Shenzhen)

Objectives To present a biannual exhibition for the enrichment of urban environment

and cultural life To arouse wider public interest in issues on art, design, architecture and

urban planning of Hong Kong To create a platform for critical and intellectual dialogues for professionals

in Hong Kong, China and worldwide To facilitate channels for cultural exchange between Hong Kong and

Shenzhen, as well as other cities in China and Asia To nurture local and young professionals for the development of Hong

Kong’s creative industry and local brands To promote creativity amongst Hong Kong students and youth through

participation To create favorable environment for the research and making of visionary

art and architectural works in an exhibition context

HKSZ 2007 (9 Jan. – 15 Mar. 2008)Opening GOH

Chief Executive Donald Tsang

Exhibition Venue

Former Central Police Station Compound, 10 Hollywood Road, Central

Theme Refabricating City 再織城市

Exhibits In total - 83Overseas - 30%

Curator Lead Curator – Weijen WangCo-curators – Martin Fung, Thomas Chung, Grace Cheng and Stephen Chan

Activities Forum, school tours, guided tours, etc.

No. of visitors

70,000

HKSZ 2009 (4 Dec. 2009 – 27 Feb. 2010)Opening GOH

Chief Secretary Henry Tang

Exhibition Venue

West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade

Theme City Mobilization: Bring Your Own Biennale 城市動員:自備雙年展

Exhibits In total – 70Overseas – 35%

Curator Chief Curator – Marisa YiuCurators – Alan Lo, Frank Yu and Eric Schuldenfrei

Activities Forum, school tours, planting event, yoga event

No. of visitors

80,000

HKSZ 2011-12 (15 Feb. – 23 Apr. 2012)Opening GOH

Chief Secretary Stephen Lam

Exhibition Venue

Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Theme Tri-ciprocal Cities: The Time, The Place, The People三相城市: 時間, 空間, 人間

Exhibits In Total – 56Overseas – 30%

Curator Chief Curators - Gene K King, Anderson LeeCurators- Julia Lau, Tris Kee

Activities Forum, workshops, guided tours, film screenings

No. of visitors

150,000

UABBHK 2013 (11 Dec. 2013 – 23 Feb. 2014)Opening GOH Chief Executive CY Leung

Exhibition Venue

East Kowloon, Kwun Tong

Theme Urban Edge城市邊緣

Exhibits In Total – 78Overseas – 30%

Curator Chief Curators- Colin FournierCurators- Allen Poon, Chris Gee, Jo Lo, Joshua Lau, Juliana Kei, Tat Lam, Travis Bunt

Activities Lecture, Forum, Workshop, Guided Tour, Film Screening, Performance and other community events

No. of visitors 150,000

Opening GOH Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary of HKSAR

Exhibition Venue

Kowloon Park & Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

Theme VISIONS 2050 - Lifestyle and the City2050 活在我城

Exhibits In Total – 61

Curator Chief Curators- Christine HawleyCurators- Sarah Lee, Roger Wu, Yutaka Yano, Paolo Zaide

Activities Seminar and Forums, Education Programmes and Workshops, Guided Tour, Film Screening, and other community events

No. of visitors 150,000

UABBHK 2015 (11 Dec. 2015 – 28 Feb. 2016)

UABBHK 2017 (12 Dec. 2017 – 11 Feb. 2018)Opening GOH Mr. Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for

Administration of HKSAR

Mr. Yang HONG, Standing Committee Member of CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, Director of UABB SZ Organizing Committee

Exhibition Venue 8 highly accessible vacant or shared urban locations and cultural hubs in Hong Kong

Theme City Smarts: Density 2.0 城市執生: 「留得青山在」的傳奇

Exhibits In Total - 27

Curator Chief Curators- Dr. Chan Lai KiuCurators- Mr. Jeffery Wong, Mr. Tony Ip, Dr. Fai Au, Mr. Allen Poon, Ms. Fanny Ang and Ms. Sunnie Lau

Activities Workshops, Performances and Screenings, Guided Tours, Symposiums, Street Carnival

No. of visitors 200,600+

Exhibition Opening December 2019

http://www.szhkbiennale.org/

UABB (Shenzhen) 2019

UABB(HK)2019Steering Committee (SC)Co-ChairpersonsProfessor Bernard Lim, BBS, JP (HKIABF Director)Ms. Alice Yeung (HKIABF Director)

MembersMr. Li Kwok Hing Felix (HKIABF Chairman & HKIA Vice President)Mr. Chan Chak Bun Benny (HKIABF Vice Chairman &

HKIA Honorary Treasurer)Mr. Ng Wing Shun Anthony Vincent (HKIABF Director &

HKIA Immediate Past President)Mr. Lawrence Chau Yat Cheung (HKIP Vice President)Ms. Rebecca Wong (HKIP Council Member)Mr. Karr Yip (HKDA Chairman)Ms. Catherine Cheung (HKDA Vice Chairman)Mr. Chan Cho Sing Joel Ms. Chau Kei Yun AthenaMs. Chan Suk Fun Mary Mr. Chan Sze Chung Peter Mr. Timothy Cheng Mr. Cheung Man Ching Anthony Ms. Cheung Sui Han Suanne Mr. Ching Yuk Yu Eugene

Professor Chung Wang Leung Thomas Mr. Fu Chin Shing Ivan Ms. Fung Yin Suen Ada Mr. Kung Yick Ho Alvin Mr. Kwok Wing Shing Vincent Mr. Leung Lok Yiu RockDr. Eunice Mak Mr. Siu Kwok Kin Stanley Mr. Tsang Lok Hin Kenneth Mr. Tseng Yen Wei WilliamMr. Wong Wai Hou Zachary Mr. Yip Cheung On Alvin Mr. So Kwok Kin Professor Wang Wei Jen Mr. Jeffrey WongRepresentatives of Shenzhen Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture Organizing Committee

Exhibition Period

Dec. 2019– Feb. 2020

UABB(HK)2019

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueCity Gallery

G/F Exhibition Area

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueWest Kowloon Cultural District

M+ Pavilion

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueXiqu Centre

Atrium

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHong Kong Polytechnic University - Jockey Club Innovation Tower

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHong Kong Polytechnic University – Podium

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueCity University of Hong Kong

Curator will need to consider, source and inspect other possible venues asalternative/ satellite back-up if the application of the above mentioned potentialvenues is not successful.

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Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre Academic 3

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHKDI - d-mart (G/Floor, Tower C)

d-mart provides a 1,040 square metre venue for showcasing the breadth of design generated by or associated with HKDI. Open to the public, the venue hosts exhibition, trade- and industry-related events and displays of student work

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHKDI – A002 – 003 Function Room

UABB(HK)2019Potential Exhibition VenueHong Kong Science Park

Grand Hall

Atrium Link

Exhibition Hall & Function Hall

UABB(HK)2019Exhibition Budget (The budget below is for reference only. Actual amount is subject to the approved budget from CSI)

*The budget is for reference only. Actual amount is subject to the approvedbudget from CSI

Cost Items Maximum Budget Allowed

Venue setting (including venue construction setup and maintenance, security service, license and copy right applications, cleaning service, dismantling and waste disposal and insurance)

HK$738,000

Exhibits(including all production and onsite installation costs)

HK$2,300,000

Opening and Closing events HK$176,000

Forum/symposium/workshops/educational and cultural events(Venue Decoration, AV Equipment, setting and symposium proceeding)

HK$100,000

Publicity (including PR consultant and event organizer, press conference, website, printed media, publication, promotional materials, photographer/video maker, advertisement and documentation)

HK$910,000

Guest Invitation (including flight, accommodation and transportation of guest speakers)

HK$76,000

Transportation (including temporal storage, local transportation and transportation of Shenzhen exhibits)

HK$139,000

Total HK$4,439,000

UABB(HK)2019UABB(HK)2019 Project Milestone

Milestones Tentative TimeframeCharting Period

Identify Site(s), Budget Planning, Fund Raising November 2018 - April 2020

Open Call for Curatorial Proposal November 2018 - February 2019Appointment of Curator February 2019

Action PeriodCurator in Action and UABBHK 2019 Steering Committee to oversee March - December 2019

Review and approve final Curatorial Proposal and exhibits by Steering Committee March 2019

Press Conference November 2019

Exhibition PeriodOfficial Opening Ceremony December 2019Public Exhibition and Tour December 2019 - February 2020Cultural and Educational events December 2019 - February 2020

UABB(HK)2019Selection Criteria of Curatorial Proposal

Fulfill the project aims Response to the Bi-City setting of the Biennale Proposal feasibility Experience in curatorship Quality and merit of the Exhibits Budget

Ms. Elaine Tsang / Mr. Ken TsangHKIA Secretariat19/F, One Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong KongTel.: 2805 7335 / 2805 7372Email: uabb2019@hkia.net

Contact of the Organizer

UABB(HK)2019

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