2023-11-08

2017 UABBHK received Honourable Mention in HKIP Annual Awards Ceremony

The 2017 HKSZ Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Hong Kong) curated by Dr. Chan Lai Kiu, Fai Au, Fanny Ang, Tony Ip, Jeffery Wong and Sunny Lau received Honourable Mention in HKIP Annual Awards Ceremony.
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2023-04-27

Shenzhen Global Design Award Ceremony Held at Bay Opera of Shenzhen

Shenzhen Global Design Award Ceremony was held at Bay Opera of Shenzhen. Snowland Air Base received Bronze Award among 5198 entries around the globe.
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2022-12-29

HKU Taster Workshop “Observing, Drawing and Making” held at Department of Architecture

Taster Workshop “Observing, Drawing and Making” led by Fai Au and Miho Hirabayashi was held at HKU Department of Architecture. 120 secondary school students experienced the creative process of architecture and enjoyed the fun of observing, drawing and making.
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2022-07-26

Uncasting Celebration Held at PMQ

Uncasting celebration event was held at PMQ. Participants were excited about how their observations on fruit and vegetable were transformed into drawings then into concrete sculptures. This is a wonderful way to conclude the Weather Casting exhibition.
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2022-07-24

Casting Workshop Held at HKU

Casting Workshop was held at Faculty of Architecture, HKU. Participants used their drawings of fruit and vegetable to make molds for concrete casting. They were all curious about what would turn out two days later.
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2022-06-25

“Weather Casting” Exhibition Opens at PMQ

“Weather Casting” exhibition opens at PMQ. During the exhibition opening, Fai Au introduced the curatorial concept and shared his view on architecture and weather with students, faculty members and external guests.
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2021-03

“Stack Your Dream Home” Workshop Held at Caritas Aberdeen

“Stack Your Dream Home” Model-making workshop was Aberdeen Caritas Community Center. Fai Au led young participants to design their dream homes with 1:20 white foam model.
2020-10

Wheels of Life Showcased in Red Dot Online Celebration

As the winner of 2020 Red Dot Design Award, Wheels of Life is showcased in the online celebration of the Red Dot website from 23 October. The special exhibition “Design on stage” will open its doors in the Red Dot Design Museum Essen on the same date to showcase award-winning communication design and strong brands up until 3 January.
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2019-12

Upcycling Community Workshops held at Alva Hotel

Two community workshops which promote the idea of upcycling have been held at Alva Hotel by Royal. Participants were invited to design and make an art wall with used bicycle parts and abandoned yarns.
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2019-11

Good Design Award Ceremony Held at Tokyo

Good Design Award Ceremony 2019 was held at Ropponigi Hill, Tokyo. “Compact-ivating Oil Stree” is currently showcased in Good Design Award exhibition at Tokyo Midtown, Japan.
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2019-05

Castle Peak Dragon Kiln Project presented in HKU

The final design outcome of the Dragon Kiln design studio project led by Fai Au was presented in HKU Department of Architecture.

2019-04

Fai Au interviewed by Metro Radio

Fai Au was interviewed by Hong Kong Metro Radio and talked about the design of Tetirs Living.

2019-03

Fai Au spoke in the Venice Biennale Hong Kong Public Forum

Fai Au spoke in the public forum “Vertical Fabric: Density in Landscape – Towers Commons”, an event of the Venice Biennale Hong Kong Response Exhibition. The exhibition is now held at City Gallery, Central. Exhibition Period: 20/03/2019 – 22/04/2019.
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2018-07

Fai Au talked about architecture and philosophy at RTHK

Fai Au talked about the relationship between architecture and philosophy in the RTHK program “Philosophy Talk”.
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2018-06

Fai Au talked in “Archigram meets Central” Public Forum

Fai Au talked in the public forum for “Archigram meets Central” Exhibition at PMQ.

2018-05

Fai Au presented Tetris Living in Venice Biennale

Fai Au presented the design concept of Tetris Living in the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Pavilion for Venice Biennale.
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2018-04

“Stack Your Dream Home” Workshop Held at Oi! North Point

“Stack Your Dream Home” Model-making workshop was held at Oi! North Point. Fai Au led young participants to design their dream homes with 1:20 white foam model.
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2017-12

Fai Au Co-curates 2017 Bi-city Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture (Hong Kong)

Fai Au co-curates 2017 Bi-city Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture (Hong Kong). The theme this year is “City Smart: Density 2.0”. Exhibition period: 12 Dec 2017 to 11 Feb 2018.
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2017-01

Fai Au Spoke at ChinaGSD Shenzhen Symposium

Fai Au conducted his keynote speech for ChinaGSD Symposium “Culture and Innovation: The Life and Death of a Pragmatic City” in Shenzhen.

2016-10

Fai Au and his HKU students interviewed by RTHK

Fai Au and his HKU students talked about youth housing design in RTHK program.

2016-09

“REVEAL 2: +-x÷” Exhibition opening ceremony was held at ArtisTree

“REVEAL 2: +-x÷” Exhibition opening ceremony was held at ArtisTree. Art installation “ModelsTree” designed by Fai Au and HKU students is showcased in the exhibition.

2016-09

“Stack Your Dream Home” workshop held at ArtisTree

“Stack Your Dream Home” model-making workshop was held at ArtisTree. The workshop invited kids to design their dream homes with 1:20 white foam models.

2016-07

“Social Innovation Inventor” Competition Award Ceremony was held

The award ceremony of “Social Innovation Inventor” elderly housing design competition was successfully held. Fai Au is the juror and workshop conductor of this competition.

2015-09

Fai Au talked in “Past Present Future” Public Forum

Fai Au talked in the public forum of “Past Present Future: Tracking HK Architecture” exhibition, shared his view on design with young architects from Taiwan and Hong Kong.

2014-05

Fai Au receives Young Architect Prize and speaks at Chivas 18 Architecture and Design Awards Ceremony

2013-09

O Studio Architects participated in Agoras Green Architecture Exhibition and Forum

The works of O Studio Architects was exhibited in 2013 Agoras Guangzhou Green Architecture Exhibition, and our principal Fai Au shared his perspective in the Agoras Forum.
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2013-04

Fai Au interviewed by Metro Radio

Together with Jade Kwan, Fai Au shared the experience of building homes for poor families in Conghua of mainland China at Metro Radio. Jade and Fai are the Habitat for Humanity Youth Build Ambassador 2013.

2013-03

Fai Au Appointed as Habitat for Humanity Youth Build Ambassador 2013

Fai Au has been appointed as Habitat for Humanity Youth Build Ambassador 2013. Together with 10000 volunteers all over the world, he will build homes for families in the poor regions of nine Asian countries. In April he will go to Liangkou Town, Conghua in mainland China to build homes for families in need.
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2012-11

Church of Seed Receives Certificate of Excellence at the 2012 Perspective Awards

Church of Seed receives Certificate of Excellence in the Professional/Architecture category of the 2012 Perspective Awards.
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2012-05

O Studio Architects Receives HKIA Annual Awards

In 2011 HKIA Annual Award Ceremony, O Studio Architects receives Medal of the Year for Projects outside Hong Kong from Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBS, JP, Secretary for Development of HKSAR.

2012-05

Church of Seed receives 2011 HKIA Medal of the Year for Projects outside Hong Kong

This is the highest honor of all awards given by HKIA to members’ works of architectural excellence outside Hong Kong and setting an outstanding benchmark in architectural profession. O Studio Architects is the youngest practice winning this award category so far.

HKIA Annual Award Exhibition is held at Pacific Place, Admiralty from 11th to 15th May 2012.
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2012-05

Fai Au receives 2012 Perspective 40 under 40 Award

Fai Au has been selected as the winner of 2012 Perspective 40 under 40 Award. Organized by Perspective magazine, this is an annual award recognizing 40 outstanding young design talents around the globe.
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2010-04

Fai Au and his Harvard GSD Teammates Present Finalist Project at San Diego

Fai Au and his Harvard GSD Teammates presented their finalist project for ULI/Gerald. D. Hines Urban Design Competition at the Museum of Contemporary Arts, San Diego. The presentation catalyzed an exciting discussion among the Jury panel and the general public.

 

2009-04

Fai Au Interviewed by Hinge Magazine

Fai Au was interviewed by Hing Magazine Hong Kong. He shared his view on architecture and Philosophy.

 

2008-04

Fanling Classic Car Museum Exhibited at HKIA Annual Award Ceremony

Fai Au received his YAA award at the 2007 HKIA Annual Award Ceremony. The winning project, Fanling Classic Car Museum will be exhibited in Pacific Place, Admiralty from 26 April to 10 May 2008.

 

2008-04

Fai Au Presented at HKIA Annual Award Press Conference

Fai Au presented his winning project, Fanling Classic Car Museum to the media at the HKIA Annual Award Press Conference. The proposed transformation of the former magistracy court to a classic car museum became the core interest of the media.