Competition Background
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) will launch a series of Public Engagement Events in 2019-20 to promote Built Heritage Conservation of Hong Kong with a grant from Built Heritage Conservation Fund (BHCF) under Development Bureau. "Maintenance and Appreciation of Historical Buildings" Creativity Competition, one of the events in the programme, aims at encouraging the public to explore, maintain and appreciate the historic buildings in Hong Kong and demonstrate their creativity to reveal the beauty and cultural value of them.
Competition Objective
- Encourage the public to explore and appreciate the rich history, cultural traditions and conservation of historic buildings in Hong Kong.
- Arouse public attention to heritage conservation and maintenance
- Educate the public about the importance of historic buildings timely maintenance in Hong Kong
Category
- Student category:
- All students from primary and secondary schools in the academic year 2019/20
- Entries are welcomed on either individual basis or via school/organisation application
*For school/organisation application, both the participants and their schools/organisations will receive Certificates of Participation upon completion of the Competition. - Numbers of entries via school/organisation application are not limited
- Entries can only be submitted by individual and one participant can only submit one entry
- There is no admission charge to enter the competition
- Public category:
- No Age Limitation
- Entries can be submitted by individual or a group of a maximum of 6 participants
- One participant or group can only submit one entry
- There is no admission charge to enter the competition
Entry Submission
Each entrant is required to submit the following materials from 24 August to 3 September 2020 by 6pm to:
Corporate Communications Department
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Room 1205, 12/F, Wing On Centre,
111 Connaught Road Central,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Office Hour:
Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 12:30pm
Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
(1) Project Description of a maximum of 300 words (in Chinese or English) to illustrate how the design concept demonstrates the importance of timely maintenance, and appreciation of historical buildings.
(2) Competition entry
To encourage creativity and innovative thinking, there are three categories on the formats of the competition entry. They include:
| Category | Public Category (Tiny Model) |
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| Specification | No larger than 15 cm (L) x 10cm (W) x 10cm (H) |
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| Category | Public Category (Microfilm) |
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| Category | Student Category (Drawing and Photography) |
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| Category | Specification | Remarks |
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| Public Category (Tiny Model) |
No larger than 15 cm (L) x 10cm (W) x 10cm (H) |
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| Student Category (Drawing and Photography) |
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Remarks:
Contestant can enter the competition in either one or two categories.
All entries can be submitted in person or by post. Please make sure all entries are well-packed.
The HKIS shall not be held responsible for any competition entries that are damaged or lost in transit.
Competition Judging Panel
Tiny Model (Public Category)
Ms Clarice YU Po-mei, JP
Deputy Director of Buildings, Buildings Department, HKSARG
Mr José YAM Ho-san
Commissioner for Heritage, Development Bureau, HKSARG
Sr Winnie SHIU
President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Microfilm (Public Category
Mrs Sylvia LAM, JP
Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department, HKSARG
Mr Adam WONG Sau-ping
Movie Director
Sr Vincent HO Kui-yip, JP
Convenor, Working Group on Heritage, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Drawing and Photography (Student Category)
Mr Douglas SO Cheung-tak, JP
Chairman, Antiquities Advisory Board
Mr Eric WONG
President, Hong Kong Institute of Professional Photographers
Mr TAM Wai-ping
Associate Professor, Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr Tugo CHENG
Award-winning Photographer and Architect
Sr Arthur CHEUNG
Organising Committee Chairman, The HKIS "Maintenance and Appreciation of Heritage Buildings"
Mr Douglas SO Cheung-tak, JP
Chairman, Antiquities Advisory Board
Mr Eric WONG
President, Hong Kong Institute of Professional Photographers
Mr TAM Wai-ping
Associate Professor, Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr Tugo CHENG
Award-winning Photographer and Architect
Sr Arthur CHEUNG
Chairman, "Maintenance and Appreciation of Heritage Buildings" Project Organising Committee
Judging Criteria
a. Expression of Timely Maintenance and Appreciation of Historical Buildings
b. Overall Artistic Impression
c. Effectiveness of Presentation
d. Creativity
Award
All winning individuals and teams will be awarded with below prizes in the Award Ceremony.
| Student Category (Drawing and Photography) |
Public Category (Tiny Model) |
Public Category (Microfilm) |
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| Champion | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $5,000) | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $10,000) | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $10,000) |
| 1st Runner Up | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $2,500) | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $8,000) | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $8,000) |
| 2nd Runner Up | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $1,000) | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $5,000) | Trophy + Certificate + Gift (value $5,000) |
| Merit Award | Certificate + Gift (value $300) | Certificate + Gift (value $500) | Certificate + Gift (value $500) |
- Winning entries will be displayed in public exhibition(s) and online.
- Certificates of Participation will be granted to all candidates who completed the competition in recognition of their contributions.
*Value of prizes will be the same irrespective of whether the winning entry is a group of work or submitted by individual entrant.
Terms & Conditions
All participants should read and fully understand the following Terms and Conditions prior to joining the Competition.
Click here to download the Terms & Conditions
Enquiry
Contact Number: 3421-1461
Ms Cherry CHENG
Email: hkis.heritage@redasia.com.hk
Website: http://www.hkis-heritage.com
Event Schedule
| Date | Event |
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| 6pm, 24 August 2020 | Deadline of Application (Public Category) |
| 6pm, 3 September 2020 | Entry Submission (Public Category) |
| 4 July 2020 | First Screening |
| 12 September 2020 | Jury Assessment |
| 15 November 2020 | Award Presentation Ceremony |
| 15 - 22 November 2020 | Public Exhibition |
Competition Sponsor
Supporting Organisation
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
