17th September, 2024

Candidate for the sixth Chief Executive of Macao SAR, former President of the Court of Final Appeal, Mr. SAM Hou Fai, accompanied by his agent Mr. LEI Wun Kong, director of the campaign office Mr. IP Sio Kai and others, met with eight groups in the Macao construction and real estate sector, including the Six Associations of Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group, at the Macao Construction and Real Estate Chamber Building, to listen to opinions. On behalf of AAM, Fellow Members Council President Carlos MARREIROS, GA President Ben LEONG, BD President Christine CHOI, Supervisory Board Vice-President Paulo CHEANG, BD Vice-Presidents Donna WU and Manuel LAI, BD Directors Gor SI and Ives MA attended.

11th August, 2024

AAM participated positively to vote in the Election of Members of the Chief Executive Election Committee of Macao SAR 2024.

10th August, 2024

The jury panel which was composed of 7 people, namely: Choi Ieng Va, Department Head from Public Works Bureau; Chan Chi Lek, architect, representative of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Benny Chan, President of Hong Kong Institute of Architects; Chum Pak Tak, MABCD BD President; Zheng Jian Yi, Associate Professor of Faculty of Humanities and Arts of Macao University of Science and Technology; Filipe Afonso, Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies of University of Saint Joseph; and Donna WU, AAM BD Vice-President, carried out the review session to select the projects of “Macao Architecture Awards 2024”.

In view of the weakening of the relationship between “Macao Architecture Awards” and the “ARCASIA Awards for Architecture”, the regulations of “Macao Architecture Awards 2024” have removed the requirement that architecture must be completed at least two years, to attract more works to participate. The jury adopted a rigorous attitude and selected two Gold Award works and three Excellence Award works, among the twelve entries received.

28th - 29th June, 2024

As the Architects Association of Macao organized members to conduct a two-day in-depth study trip in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The main purpose of the trip is to speed up the setting up of a cooperation platform with relevant government agencies and institutions, so that Macao architects can have a clearer and more specific understanding of the development opportunities and directions in GBA, as well as a deeper understanding of major landmark building projects in GBA.

The program of the study trip included visits to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Guangdong Province and the Shenzhen Survey and Design Industry Association for exchanges and meetings, as well as an inspection of a number of famous architectures in Shenzhen. The members of the study group included GA President Ben Leong, BD President Christine Choi, BD Vice-Presidents Donna WU and Manuel LAI, BD Directors Mimi Cheung, Jimmy Wardhana, Ryan Lai, Vincent Hong, Nick Chan, Bruce Wong and Ives MA, Fellow Members Bruno Soares and Irena Ó, and etc.

11th May, 2024

The Architects Association of Macao was invited to attend the review meeting of the Guangdong Association of Construction Technology and Standardization Standard - “Guidelines for Architect Responsibility System” (Draft for Review) held in Guangzhou. On behalf of AAM, GA President Ar. Ben LEONG and BD President Ar. Christine CHOI attended the meeting.

The “Guidelines” is co-edited by the Shenzhen Association of Registered Architects and the Guangdong Association of Registered Architects, and invites participation from relevant government departments in Shenzhen, relevant architectural design companies in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the Architects Association of Macao, etc.

A review expert group composed of 7 masters and experts of the industry from the Mainland, together with the Guangdong Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Shenzhen Futian District Bureau of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, 2 editor-in-chief units, and 17 participating units, a total of 50 people attended this “Guidelines” review meeting. The “Guidelines for Architect Responsibility System” (Draft for Review) was unanimously adopted.

The “Guidelines” is in line with the actual situation of Guangdong Province, has guiding significance in promoting the high-quality development of construction in Guangdong, and provide technical support and operational basis for the promotion of the architect responsibility system there. It systematically clarifies the responsibilities, rights, rewards and service scope of the architect responsibility system, proposing reference standards for charging fees.

9th May 2024

AAM organized a group of directors, supervisors and members, led by GA President Ben Leong, BD President Christine Choi and Supervisory Board Vice-President Paulo Cheang, to visit “Exhibition about the Education of National Security” at Macao Forum, to have a clearer understanding of the overall national security concept and strengthen awareness of national security. We believe that national security is the most important cornerstone of national development, the most fundamental guarantee of people’s well-being, and the prerequisite for Macao’s prosperity and stability. Maintaining national security is everyone’s responsibility and responsibility. More than 20 members including BD Vice-Presidents Jay HO, Donna WU and Manuel Lai, Board Directors Jimmy Wardhana, Mimi Cheung, Gor SI, Nick Chan, Kevin Tong and Ives MA attended.

7th May 2024

The Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA and APMCCM) hosted the Ceremony of Awarding the Practice Recommendation of “Macao Quantity Surveying Technicians 2023” and Dinner Party at Macao Tower. We were honored to invite Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, Secretary for Transport and Public Works, to attend, and LAM Wai Hou, Director of Public Works Bureau, to present practice recommendations to qualified trainees. The other distinguished guests representing the government departments under Secretary for Transport and Public Works that night also included: LAI Weng Leong, Director of Lands and Urban Construction Bureau; TAM Vai Man, Director of Environmental Protection Bureau; PUN Wa Kin, Director of Civil Aviation Authority; LAU Wai Meng, Director of Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau; IAM Lei Leng, Director of Housing Bureau; Vicente Luís Gracias, Director of Cartography and Cadastre Bureau; Leong Weng Kun, Director of Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau; Chiang Ngoc Vai, Acting Director of Transport Bureau; Tong Iok Peng, Deputy Director of Marine and Water Bureau; and HO Cheong Kei, President of Board of Administration of Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation, Limited.

24th - 28th April, 2024

The Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA, APMCCM), organized “Guizhou Inspection and Exchange Delegation of Macao Construction Industry”, to visit the Guizhou Provincial Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and large-scale construction projects to learn about the latest developments and construction technology achievements of the country. Being led Mr. MOK Chi Wai, MABCD BD President, the delegation was composed by more than 30 people, including an inviting guest from Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macao; AAM BD Vice-President Ar. Donna WU, BD Directors Ar. Gor SI and Ar. Bruce WONG, and Director of Supervisory Board Ar. Karen Tou, participated.

During the five-day trip, the delegation visited the Guizhou Geological Museum, Guizhou Provincial Museum, Liyang Aviation Town, Baling River Bridge and Museum, Pingtang Bridge, FAST Science Popularization and Education Base, etc., and benefited a lot. Due to the complex terrain in Guizhou, the “bridge-to-tunnel ratio” of road construction is very high, making it extremely difficult. With continuous technological advancement and years of hard work, super bridges have been built one after another, connecting Guizhou to development “highways” and greatly improving people’s livelihood. The relevant advanced bridge construction technology can serve as a reference for Macao. In addition, through visits to large-scale construction projects such as the “Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope”, the members of delegation can learn about the latest development of the science and technology of the country and broaden their horizons.

16th March 2024

At the invitation of Lek Hang Group, a group of 18 people from the Architects Association of Macao went to the LHG headquarters office for a courtesy visit. Mr. SIO Cong Meng, the chairman of the LHG, personally received and presented to the AAM’s colleagues the project of Hotel Central that is about to resume operations.

Hotel Central, located on Almeida Rebeiro Aveneu, was built in 1928. After two expansions, it was once the tallest building in Macao. It was the flagship of the Macao gambling industry and one of the most luxurious hotels at that time, receiving many celebrities and VIPs. It was also a famous place for festive banquets of local people. Times have changed, and with the shift in the focus of Macao’s commercial and gambling industries, the hotel has gradually declined since the 1980s. Mr. SIO, who was born and raised in the core urban area of ​​Almeida Rebeiro Aveneu, is deeply concerned about the revitalization and development of the area that is also the Historic Centre of Macao. He purchased Hotel Central and was determined to restore the hotel to its former glory, undertaking structural restoration, reinforcement and interior renovation works that lasted over three years.

Combined with the on-site visit to Hotel Central, Mr. SIO shared his experience in the renovation project. In particular, he pointed out how to find ways to supplement the pile foundation for the hotel while ensuring structural stability, restore the material and appearance of the original facade, and even use new materials to reproduce the stair handrails with artistic features. Through the interior decoration that reflects the hotel’s past glory days, and the catering that provides Macao’s traditional nostalgic dishes, it is run as a boutique hotel to attract guests. In addition, a historical display gallery will be set up to allow citizens and tourists to understand the development of the hotel and the Historic Centre of Macao.

The participants of the visit included: AAM Fellow Members Council President Ar. Carlos Marreiros, GA President Ar. Ben Leong, BD President Ar. Christine Choi, BD Vice-Presidents Ar. Jay HO, Ar. Donna WU, Ar. Nuno Soares and Ar. Manuel Lai, and so on. AAM expressed appreciation to Mr. SIO for promoting the revitalization and development of the Historic Centre of Macao and revitalization projects including Hotel Central.

9th March, 2024

AAM Open House

The Architects Association of Macau held an open day for members at its Headquarters at Avenida do Coronel Mesquita No.2F, Macau. The activities included lectures, photography exhibition, visits and exchanges. More than 40 members, friends and students from architecture faculties participated, making the event lively.

The event was kicked off by the welcome speech of Arch. Christine Choi, President of AAM Board of Directors. Then, BD Vice-President Arch. Nuno Soares introduced the exhibition “AAM Headquarters – Av. do Coronel Mesquita 2F: A Sentimental Photographic Journey” and led the attendees on a guided tour of the venue. The photos were taken by Arch. Francisco Ricarte, who was commissioned by AAM, to capture the beauty of the venue through the lens. (Read More)

28th February, 2024

On behalf of the Architects Association of Macau, President of the Supervisory Board Arch. Eddie Wong; President of General Assembly Arch. Ben Leong; President of the Board of Directors Arch. Christine Choi; and BD Vice-Presidents Arch. Donna Wu paid a courtesy visit to the Macau Holy House of Mercy and were warmly received by President Mr. António José de Freitas and others from its Board of Trustees.

24th February, 2024

A delegation from the Architectural Society China composed of President Xiu Long; Secretary-General Li
Cundong; Deputy Secretary-General Wang Xiaojing; Wu Pujuan, Deputy Director of International Affairs Department; Chen Ribiao, President of Shenzhen Exploration & Design Association; and Zhang Shuochen, Deputy Director of International Communication Department of Committee for Beijing’s Bid to Host the World Congress of Architects 2029, visited Macau. AAM President of General Assembly Arch. Ben Leong; President of the Supervisory Board Arch. Eddie Wong; President of Fellow Members Council and GA Vice-President Arch. Carlos Marreiros; President of the Board of Directors Arch. Christine Choi; BD Vice-Presidents Arch. Donna Wu and Arch. Nuno Soares; Board Directors Arch. Jimmy Wardhana, Arch. Zheng Jianyi and Arch. Bruce Wong received them warmly. 

First, the host and guest held a meeting, with the attendance of Arch. Rui Leão, Secretary-General of the International Union of Architects, at AAM Headquarters. Arch. Ben Leong delivered the welcome speech. Then Arch. Christine Choi and Arch. Rui Leão introduced the AAM 2024/2025 work plan and the UIA work prospects respectively. Two main issues, i.e. the election of ARCASIA Chairman and the preparation for the 2029 World Congress of Architects, were discussed and exchanged opinions on the meeting. AAM will fully support ASC in nominating representative to run for the chairmanship of the ARCASIA Chairman and Beijing’s bid to host the World Congress of Architects 2029.

At noon on the same day, AAM hosted a lunch in honor of the ASC delegation. In the afternoon, AAM accompanied the delegation to visit Rua da Felicidade, São Lazaro area and other historical districts. Coinciding with the Lantern Festival, the delegation also participated in the “Celebration Chinese New Year of Dragon & Lantern Festival” and visited the exhibitions of arts held at Albergue SCM.

The delegation deeply felt that their visit to Macau was fruitful.

9th January, 2024

Representatives of the Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) visited the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone and were received by Director Cheong Kok Kei, Deputy Director Li Zhiping and department heads. Representatives of the six associations included: GA President Ben Leong and BD President Christine Choi from AAM; BD President Mok Chi Wai and BD Vice-President Vong Kock Kei from MABCD; President Eddie Joe Wu and BD President Edison Lai from AEM; BD Vice-President Fernando Tse from AECEM; BD Vice-President Harry Lai from MCA; Vice-President Long U Hong and Secretary-General Pun Chi Keong from APMCCM; and others.

The UPC Bureau explained to the Six Associations about the management measures for the registration of Hong Kong and Macau professionals and companies in the field of construction and related engineering consultant in Hengqing, consulting the opinions of the Macau industry on the formulation of legal content. The Macau industry concerned about how to develop in Hengqin, the relevant regulations, opening-up measures and arrangements in the construction field, and the bidding process.

11th - 26th January, 2024

In order to prepare for the relocation work, a batch of printed materials, magazines, books and other materials collected over the years were sorted out. Considering that the relevant materials and information can reflect the development status of Macau and neighboring regions over the years, and will be of interest or value to the public or relevant researchers, AAM opened to the public for selection by their interests.

At the same time, in order to support the architectural design professional courses in Macau higher education, assist the career development of secondary school students, and cultivate local talents, AAM donated to the University of St. Joseph, Macau University of Science and Technology and Generations International School a batch of books, magazines and other print materials, including professional architectural design books and periodicals in Macau and neighboring regions, as well as a series of architectural magazines published by AAM for more than 20 years.

16th December, 2023

Invited by the Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice of Macau SAR Government and on behalf of the Architects Association of Macau, President of General Assembly Arch. Ben Leong; President of the Board of Directors Arch. Christine Choi; Board Directors: Arch. Vincent Hong, Arch. Gorsi Si and Arch. Zheng Jianyi; and others attended the “Advisory Seminar on the Hac Sá Youth Adventure Camp” held at the Patane Activity Centre.

10th December, 2023

With the support of the ARCASIA, the Architectural Society China, the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, and the Architects Association of Macau and in cooperation with the School of Architecture and Urban Planning of Shenzhen University, the “Asian Contemporary Architecture Seminar” – “Asian Architecture” Series Forum 2 was held simultaneously online and on site at Benyuan Design and Research Center of Shenzhen University. Architect Nuno Soares, Vice-President of AAM Board of Directors, attended and served as the forum’s guest speaker.

7th December, 2023

AAM general assembly 2023 took place at its Headquarters. GA President Arch. Ben Leong chaired the meeting and delivered a speech. Describing the current difficulties encountered by the Macao architectural industry and its future development prospects, he encourages members to face it positively. BD President Christine Choi made an annual report on behalf of the board of directors. The association held many lectures and seminars for the industry in the past year; In terms of international exchanges, it participated in the 43rd Asian Architects Congress held in the Philippines and the 28th World Congress of Architects and 29th UIA Member Congress held in Copenhagen, Denmark; In terms of promoting and supporting the local architects, architectural design competitions and exhibitions were organized; In terms of community, the community project named “Go To School” were continuously carried out. Board director Mimi Cheong presented the financial report. The annual activity report and financial report introduced were passed after the President of the Supervisory Board Arch. Eddie Wong delivered the supervisory report. 

The association also made the election of the new council for 2024-2025. By the unanimous approval of the members presented, Arch. Ben Leong continues to be the GA President while Arch. Carlos Marreiros and Arch. Johnathan Wong being the GA Vice-Presidents; Arch. Christine Choi is re-elected as BD President while Arch. Eddie Wong continues to be the President of Supervisory Board; Arch. Carlos Marreiros and Arch. José Maneiras continue to be the President and Vice-President of Fellow Members Council.

21st November, 2023

The Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) held a press conference on the work report at the Headquarters of Macau Association of Building Constructors and Developers. Representatives of the six associations included: Eng. Eddie Joe Wu, President of the Macau Institute of Engineers; Arch. Christine Choi, BD President of the Architects Association of Macau; Eng. Leong Chi Hang, BD President of Association of Macau Engineering Consultant Companies; Eng. Vong Kock Kei, BD Vice-President of Macau Association of Building Constructors and Developers; Mr. Lo Chi Hou, BD Vice-President of Macau Construction Association; and Mr. Pun Chi Keong, Secretary- General of Macau Construction Machinery Engineering Association.

This work report mainly revealed that public works were still needed to support the survival and development of the industry in the next two to three years; the finalization of “Approval and Inspection Guidelines or Standards for Public Housing Projects” needed to be realistic; and the rate of serious injuries related to construction works has decreased in recent years. The Six Associations was planning to submit a writen opinion on the “Approval and Inspection Standards for Government Public Housing” to the Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works of the Macau SAR Government in December.

28th October, 2023

The award ceremony of “Open Call for Design Proposal for Public Art Installations and Public Facilities at Lai Chi Wun Shipyards Plots X11 - X15”  took place at the “Cultural Heritage Protection Act Promotion Carnival” held in the garden at Nos.5 to 7, Rua de Sanches de Miranda. The award presenters included Ms. Leong Wai Man, Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Ms. Linda Wong, Vice-President for the Public Relations of Galaxy Entertainment Group; and Arch. Christine Choi, President of AAM Board of Directors. The design competition was organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, coordinated by the Architects Association of Macau, and supported by Galaxy Entertainment Group.

The list of winners: Gold Prize – Chao U Cheng; Silver Prize - Zheng Jianyi; Bronze Prize - Ngan Kin Wa. Three Honorable Mentions: Team of Ma Chi Fai and Ng Hang U; Team of Kong Ka Cheng and Fan In Kuan; and Team of Lin Zhihang and Hon Kit I.

The winning projects were exhibited at the event and the winners made introductions to the guests.

27th October, 2023

A delegation of nearly 20 people from the Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) went to Guangzhou to visit the Guangzhou Bureau of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. Fei Chunyan, Division Chief of the Social Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR, was invited to serve as the Consultant of the delegation. The delegation was cordially received by Chief Engineer Tang Yixing of the Guangzhou Bureau of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. The two sides exchanged views on the implementation of the “Guangzhou Nansha General Plan for Comprehensive Cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau” and the needs and directions of cooperation between Guangzhou and Macau in the field of construction works. Representatives from the District Bureaus of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Nansha and Huangpu, Guangzhou Construction Industry Federation, Guangzhou Engineering Survey and Design Industry Association and others also joined the meeting.

Representatives from the Architects Association of
Macau, i.e.: GA President Ben Leong, BD President
Christine Choi, BD Vice-President Donna Wu, Board Director Jimmy Wardhana and member Chin Iao Seng,
participated in the event with the group.

26th October, 2023

AAM “2023 World Architecture Day Celebration and Young Architects Design Competition Award Ceremony” took place at Oasis of Galaxy Hotel. A total of more than 80 members, guests and friends participated, and the scene was lively.First, GA President Arch. Ben Leong delivered an opening speech and presented the Outstanding Achievement Award to fellow member Arch. José Floriano Pereira Chan. BD President Arch. Christine Choi delivered a speech introducing the association’s work this year. Then the result of “2023 Young Architects Competition - Pavilions as Urban Place-Maker” was announced and the award ceremony was held. Yang Hao, Deputy Director of the Economy Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR; Leong Iok Sam, Director of Fire Services Bureau; Luís Manuel Silva Madeira de Carvalho, Subdirector of the Public Construction Bureau; and Mak Tat Io, Subdirector of Land and Public Works Bureau were invited to serve as the awarding guests. AAM Fellow Members Council President Arch. Carlos Marreiros issued certificates of appreciation to the competition jury members. At the same event, Arch. Rui Leão, Secretary-General of UIA was invited to make a keynote speech.

16th September, 2023

The Architects Association of Macau held a seven-day “2023 AAM Architecture Design Exhibition” at Albergue SCM, and the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony of the exhibition was presided over by AAM GA President Ben Leong and BD President Christine Choi. Honorable guests Yang Yi, Devision Head at Department of Economic Affairs at Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the MSAR; Lam Wai Hou, Director of Public Works Bureau; Cheang Kai Meng, Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Mak Tat Io, Deputy Director of Lands and Urban Construction Bureau; Hoi Kam Un, Department Head from Cultural Development Fund; Wong Pit Wa, Division Head from Municipal Affairs Bureau; as well as the representatives from those associations of Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group were invited to open the exhibition together. AAM then awarded certificates to seven local secondary school students who completed the “Architect Professional Shadowing Program” this year.In addition to the latest design projects of AAM’s members, the exhibits at this architectural exhibition also include the entries of the “2023 Young Architects Architectural Design Competition” and the award-winning works of past young architects design competitions. It was also arranged for the participants of the 2023 Young Architects Architectural Design Competition to introduce their entries to the guests. The exhibition was sponsored by the Macau Cultural Fund.

23rd June, 2023

A group of 13 people from the Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA, APMCCM), visited the Macau Chamber of Commerce and received a warm reception from the President Chui Sai Cheong and Vice President of the Board of the Directors U Kin Cho.

Representative of the Sixth Associations successively communicated and exchanged opinions with the representatives of MCC on issues of concern to the industry, such as training of construction professionals, urban renewal, optimizing the bidding system for public works, improving construction technology, strengthening cooperation with foreign engineers, etc..

President Ar. Christine Choi and Vice-President Ar. Donna Wu of the AAM Board of Directors joined the visit.

15th June, 2023

AAM GA President Ar. Ben Leong and BD President Ar. Christine Choi attended the roundtable between the Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) and the Municipal Advisory Committee..

16th May, 2023

The Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA and APMCCM) hosted the Ceremony of Awarding the Practice Recommendation of “Macau Quantity Surveying Technicians 2022” and Dinner Party at Macau Tower. Arch. Eddie Wong, Supervisory Board President of the Architects Association of Macau, delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the Six Associations. Lam Wai Hou, Director of Public Works Bureau, was invited to present practice recommendations to qualified trainees. As distinguished guests, Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, Secretary for Transport and Public Works; Lai Weng Leong, Director of Lands and Urban Construction Bureau; Tam Wai Man, Director of Environmental Protection Bureau; Lam Hin San, Director of Transport Bureau; Pun Wa Kin, Director of Civil Aviation Authority; Lau Wai Meng, Director of Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau; Arnaldo Ernesto dos Santos, Director of Housing Bureau; Vicente Luís Gracias, Director of Cartography and Cadastre Bureau and so on.

The Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group started in 2020 to organize a quantity surveying training course based on Decree No. 74/99/M. It has been held for three times so far, and a total of 95 people with certain qualifications have been trained, providing a certain number of talents in the field of quantity surveying in Macau.

Attending the event, the AAM representatives also included the fellow members Ar. José Maneiras, Ar. Bruno Soares, Ar. Irena Ó, GA President Ar. Ben Leong, BD President Ar. Christine Choi, the members of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Board and etc..

13th April, 2023

The Architects Association of Macau is honored to invite Professor Wang Shu, Department Chair of the Architecture Department of the China Academy of Art, famous Architect and Pulitzer Prize winner; and his wife Lu Wenyu, partner of the Architect Firm to come to the association for a visit. AAM President of Fellow Members Council Arch. Carlos Marreiros, GA President Arch. Ben Leong, BD President Arch. Christine Choi, BD Vice-President Arch. Donna Wu and etc. received them warmly and had an exchange meeting together. At the meeting, Prof. Wang shared his experience in architectural design and practice for many years. The participants were inspired and benefited a lot. On the same day, AAM organized a group of 25 members to attend the lecture “When Architecture Meets Nature - Aesthetics of Chinese Architecture”, given by Prof. Wang at the Macau Cultural Center to further understand his philosophy and persistence in design. To further promote exchanges with mainland and foreign architectural industries and expand the vision and level of local architects, AAM is planning to organize an architecture tour to Shanghai in the second half of this year and visit Prof. Wang Shu. It is also hoped to promote local architectural design through the visit.

30th March, 2023

Macau Institution of Engineers and Macau Association of Concrete Inspection, Maintenance and Waterproofing hosted jointly “Technical Seminar and Visit to The Phase 2 of Studio City”, inviting the representatives and members of the Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA, APMCCM) to participate. AAM President of Fellow Members Council Arch. Carlos Marreiros, President of the Members Assembly Arch. Ben Leong, President of the Board of Directors Arch. Christine Choi, Vice-Presidents Arch. Paulo Cheang and Arch. Donna Wu, etc. participated.

24th February, 2023

AAM general assembly 2022 took place at its premises. GA President Arch. Ben Leong chaired the meeting. The annual activity report and financial report introduced by the Board of Directors was passed after the President of the Supervisory Board Arch. Eddie Wong delivered the supervisory report. Arch. Carlos Marreiros, President of the Fellow Members Council also presented in the Assembly. Amendments to the Constitution were also introduced at the General Assembly and passed unanimously. This revision of the Constitution is to rationalize and expand the number of members in each committee within the existing organizational structure in response to the development of affairs of the association and the actual situation in Macau. In addition, Arch. Ben Leong and Arch. Johnathan Wong were approved to be the AAM fellow members, due to their contribution to the Association and Macau for many years.

6th January, 2023

The Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA, APMCCM) held a press conference at the premise of Macau Association of Building Constructors and Developers. President of the Board of Directors Arch. Christine Choi represented the Architects Association of Macau to attend. The press conference introduced the impact of the COVID19 epidemic on the construction industry at the end of 2022, as well as called on government projects to appropriately extend the construction period as appropriate, so that other private projects could follow this practice. It is hoped that the end of the epidemic and the opening of the market could attract foreign investment and stimulate the private construction market.

6th January, 2023

Representing the Architects Association of Macau, BD Vice-President Arch. Donna Wu and Board Member Arch. Gor Si attended “Forum and Prize Presentation of The Safety Awards on Civil Construction 2022”. AAM is one of the co-organizers. Arch. Si participated in the Jury of the awards.

15th December, 2022

“AAM 2022 Architecture Exhibition and Prize Presentation of Macau Architecture Awards” took place at Albergue SCM. Honourable guests Leong Iok Sam, Director of Fire Services Bureau; Lam Wai Hou, Director of Public Works Bureau; Mak Tat Io, Deputy Director of Lands and Urban Construction Bureau; Lao Cho Un, Deputy Director of Sport Bureau; Lam Wai Ip, Division Head of Cultural Affairs Bureau; and Wong Pit Wa, Division Head of Municipal Affairs Bureau were invited to present awards to the winners of the competition. Wong Chio In, Division Head of Education and Youth Development Bureau and AAM BD President Ar. Christine Choi presented certificates of appreciation to the jury members. A group of members, guests and friends attended, making the event joyful and lively. The Macau Architecture Awards (MMA) is a bi-year event, includes three categories: Residential Projects, Public Amenity Buildings and Conservation Projects. The jury section of the Awards had completed on 27th August, 2022. The jury panel was composed of: Ar. Choi Ieng Va, Department Head from Public Works Bureau; Ar. Chan Chi Lek from Cultural Affairs Bureau; MABCD BD President Mr. Mok Chi Wai; Ar. Zheng Jianyi, Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of the Macau University of Science and Technology; and AAM GA President Ar. Ben Leong. Winner of the Gold Award in the category of Public Amenity Buildings was the “Athletes Training and Development Centre” of Eddie Wong & Associates Limited and its another project “Nursing College” won the Honourable Mention. In the Conservation Projects category, “The Extension of Pousada de Sao Tiago” of Eddie Wong & Associates Limited won the Gold Award, while “Belive & More” of A Design Architecture Limited won the Honourable Mention. As for the category of Residential Projects, there were two Honourable Mentions, e.g.: “Mount Park” of A Design Architecture Limited; “Waterfront Duet” of Eddie Wong & Associates Limited and P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd. Macau Branch. Ar. Ben Leong and Ar. Christine Choi delivered the opening speech and officially kicked off the event. After the Awards Presentation Ceremony, the representatives of the awarded architectural firms guided the guests to visit the exhibition and introduced their projects. Other guests attended the event included Dr. Chou Kuok Hei, representative of Health Bureau; Mr. Willie Tay, representative of the Sociedade Hoteleira e de Turismo S. Tiago, Limitada; Ms. Tiffany Chong, Director and Vice General Manager of Desenvolvimento e Fomento Predial Dong Fu Ye, Lda.; Mr. Li Chengjia and Mr. Zhang Zhiguang, representatives of Ellsworth Macau Limitada; as well as representatives from the associations of the building industry. This award ceremony and exhibition were sponsored by the Culture Development Fund of Macau SAR Government.

12th December, 2022

Being invited by Cultural Affairs Bureau, Dr. Jixiang Shan, former Director of the Palace Museum, came Macau to give the public lecture “Power of the Culture – Assign Vitalities to the Resources of Cultural Heritage”. Dr. Shan explained the cultural relics of the Forbidden City and their connection with daily life. AAM organized 15 members to attend.

5th December, 2022

Organised by Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) - the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) and co-organised by the Architects Association of Macau, the “18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia – Collateral Event from Macau, China”, the result of Open Call for Exhibition Proposals was announced. It will feature a team composed of Jimmy Wardhana, Choi Wan Sun, Lin Ian Neng and Tong Tou U, in the Biennale in Venice, Italy, in May 2023. The collateral event, themed “RE-CALIBRATION – In Search of a New Critical Regionalism”, aims at exploring the urban and architectural development of Macau.Founded in 1980, the “International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia” is one of the most important architectural events today. It has been the fourth time that IC has organised the participation of Macau’s architectural sector and related practitioners under the name of “Macau, China” since 2014. In order to encourage architectural talent in Macau to make breakthrough innovations and to increase exchanges between the industry in Macau and their international peers, the Organiser held the “18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia – Collateral Event from Macau, China” Open Call for Exhibition Proposals. The Jury Committee was composed of the President of IC, Deland Leong Wai Man and four experienced architects from Hong Kong and Macau, including the former President of the World Association of Chinese Architects, Eddie Wong Yue Kai; the President of the AAM Fellow Members Council, Carlos Marreiros; the Director of the Macau Urban Renewal Limited, Johnathan C. Y. Wong; and the Founder of Atelier Global Limited, Frankie Lui, who reviewed in two rigorous evaluation of the nine participating proposals. The proposal “RE-CALIBRATION – In Search of a New Critical Regionalism” by Jimmy Wardhana was awarded the Gold Prize, the proposal “Bamborella” by Alexandre Leong Marreiros was awarded the Silver Prize, and the proposal “Earth Life: Separation and Convergence” by Sou Un Teng was awarded the Bronze Prize. No proposals were awarded the merit awards.

26th November, 2022

Macau Juvenile Legal Science Association, Macau Construction Association, the Architects Association of Macau and the Macau Institution of Engineers jointly hosted “Seminar on Construction Law” at the Macau Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre. Representing AAM, Arch. Jimmy Wardhana, Member of the Board of Directors, participated into the event as one of the speakers.

11th November, 2022

The Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA and APMCCM) hosted “Seminar on the Development of Quantity Surveying in Macau and the Integration with the Greater Bay Area and International Certification” at Mr. Ho In Memorial Hall of the Macau Chamber of Commerce. AAM GA President Arch. Ben Leong attended the event. This seminar is the first lesson of the third “Macau Quantity Surveying Technician Course”. A number of government departments and industry professionals were invited as honorable speakers.

13th October, 2022

CIALP organized the Webinar “Architectural Heritage CIALP – ASIA: Policy VS Practice”. Representing the Architects Association of Macau, Arch. André Lui joined the discussion through online.

27th August, 2022

The jury panel which was composed of 5 persons, namely: Choi Ieng Va, Department Head from Public Works Bureau; Chan Chi Lek, architect, representative of Cultural Affairs Bureau; MABCD BD President Mok Chi Wai, Zheng Jian Yi, Assistant Professor of Faculty of Humanities and Arts of Macao University of Science and Technology; and Ar. Ben Leong, AAM GA President, carried out the review session to select the projects of “2022 Macao Architecture Awards”. Among the six entries received, two Gold Awards and four Awards of Excellence were selected.

26th August, 2022

The Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA, APMCCM), was invited by Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works and Public Works Bureau, to visit the template of common pipeline ducts and the construction site of the Fourth Macau - Taipa Sea Bridge at the new urban Zone A. AAM President of the Members Assembly Ar. Ben Leong, Vice-President Ar. Johnathan Wong, President of the Board of Directors Ar. Christine Choi, Vice-Presidents Ar. Paulo Cheang and Ar. Donna Wu, etc. joined into the visit. According to the introduction of Sam Weng Chon, the Subdirector of Public Works Bureau, an annular common pipeline duct which will be divided into two types: double-cabin type and single-cabin type, will be laid under the main road in Zone A. There are special openings to allow access for maintenance to avoid repeated excavation of the road surface. Micro-common ducts will be laid under footpaths. Communication cables and power supply cables, etc. are placed in the common pipeline ducts, except for gas pipes, rainwater pipes and sewage pipes.

22nd June, 2022

The Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) held a press conference at the premise of Macau Association of Building Constructors and Developers. President of the Board of Directors Arch. Christine Choi represented the Architects Association of Macau to attend.

17th June, 2022

As the Architects Association of Macau was one of the supporting organizations, President of the Board of Directors Ar. Christine Choi, Vice-Presidents Ar. Paulo Cheang and Ar. Donna Wu attended the Seminar “Foresight and Prospect on Macau’s Urban Construction” hosted by Macau Association of Building Contractors and Developers for celebrating its 75th Anniversary.

5th June, 2022

At the invitation of the Macau Institute of Engineers (AEM), the Architects Association of Macau organized members to form a basketball team to participate in the “Greater Bay Area Sports Friendly Tournament” hosted by AEM for celebrating its 35th Anniversary. Teams from Public Works Bureau and Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR also participated.

31st May, 2022

The Macau Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations: AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA and APMCCM) hosted the Ceremony of Awarding the Practice Recommendation of “Macau Quantity Surveying Technicians 2021” and Dinner Party at Macau Tower. Arch. Eddie Wong, Supervisory Board President of the Architects Association of Macau, delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the Six Associations. Lam Wai Hou, Director of Public Works Bureau, was invited to present practice recommendations to qualified trainees. As distinguished guests, Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, Secretary for Transport and Public Works; Cheong Chui Ling, Director of Secretary for Transport and Public Works Office; Lai Weng Leong, Director of Lands and Urban Construction Bureau; and directors of various government departments under Secretary for Transport and Public Works attended the event.

29th May, 2022

In addition to professional and academic exchanges, the Architects Association of Macau also communicates with various organizations of different industries in Macau through various cultural, recreational and sports activities to build friendships. This year, AAM organized again members to participate in “May Fourth Youth Table Tennis Team Invitational Tournament” hosted by Youth Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau.

27th April, 2022

AAM organized a group of directors, supervisors and members, led by Supervisory Board President Eddie Wong, President of the Fellow Members Council Carlos Marreiros, GA President Ben Leong and BD President Christine Choi, to visit “Exhibition about the Education of National Security” at Complex of Service Platform for Trade Cooperation Between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries.

13th April 2022

AAM BD President Arch. Christine Choi led the representatives of Board of Directors to two of the local Portuguese Media: Hoje Macau and Jornal Tribuna de Macau, for courtesy call, in order to make contact with the publicity and reporting of AAM’s activities in the future. Then JTM conducted an exclusive interview with Arch. Cristine Choi on April 27.

28th December, 2021

The Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) held a press conference at the premise of Macao Association of Building Constructors and Developers. AEM GA President Eddie Joe Wu, AAM BD President Christine Choi, MCA BD President Lo Chi Cheong, MABCD BD Vice-President Vong Kock Kei, AECEM GA Vice-President Fernando Tse and APMCCM Supervisory Board President Long U Hong represented to preside at the conference.
At first, a report with 3 issues was introduced: 1) participation in public affairs initiatives such as the revision of relevant regulations; 2) technical training courses; 3) Industrial Accident Support Fund. Among them, the Fund has distributed, since 2019, one-off support donations to the families of nine victims of industrial accidents. The start-up fund in 2018 was 1.2 million patacas, and the current rollover balance is more than 600,000 patacas.
Additionally, the Six Associations pointed out that the construction industry in Macao has at least 20 years of sustainable and stable development with the construction of the Macao new reclaimed urban zone and the ICZ and the cooperation between GBA. There is still a need for engineers, architects, construction technicians, all kinds of craftsmen. Therefore, the industry accesses into schools from time to time, to promote and encourage students to study engineering. The purpose is to hope that more local people will be engaged in the construction industry.

14th December, 2021

AAM general assembly 2021 took place at its premises. GA President Arch. Ben Leong chaired the meeting. The annual activity report and financial report introduced by the Board of Directors was passed after the President of the Supervisory Board Arch. Eddie Wong delivered the supervisory report.
The association also made the election of the new council for 2021-2023. By the unanimous approval of the members presented, Arch. Ben Leong continues to be the GA President while Arch. Carlos Marreiros and Arch. Johnathan Wong being the GA Vice-Presidents; Arch. Christine Choi is re-elected as BD President while Arch. Paulo Cheang, Arch. Jay Ho and Arch. Donna Wu being BD Vice-Presidents; Arch. Eddie Wong and Arch. Harry Mok are the President and Vice-President of Supervisory Board; Arch. Carlos Marreiros and Arch. José Maneiras continue to be the President and Vice-President of Fellow Members Council.
Christine Choi, BD President for the new term, first thanked the members for their trust and support. Then she introduced the work plan for 2022 on behalf of the board. The board will continue the purpose of the association, focusing on the rights and interests of members, and strengthen communication and cooperation with all parties based on the principle of “professional sustainable development”, to open up more development opportunities for members and the industry. President of Fellow Members Council Carlos Marreiros also delivered a speech at the meeting, encouraging members to actively serve the society.

26th November, 2021

AAM hosted the series of celebration for the “2021 World Architecture Day”, including seminar of CPD, exhibition, prize presentation of Architectural Design Competition for Young Architects and dinner party, at Oasis of Galaxy Hotel. More than 100 members, guests and friends participated.
AAM BD President Christine Choi delivered a welcome speech. First of all, she thanked the team of directors and supervisors for their active efforts in the past year, and the support of members, the government and different organizations to the association. Summarizing the 2021 works of the association, despite the COVID 19 epidemic, thirteen online and offline seminars, as well as various architectural competitions and exhibitions were successfully held.
The results of “Reimagining Future Workplace of Macao: The Vertical Campus” - Architectural Design Competition for Young Architects was announced and the awards ceremony took place at the same event that evening. Honourable guests Leong Iok Sam, Director of Fire Services Bureau; Leong Wai Man, Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Luís Manuel Silva Madeira de Carvalho, Deputy Coordinator of Infrastructure Development Office; and Arch. Eddie Wong, AAM Supervisory Board President were invited to present awards to the winners of the competition. AAM President of Fellows Council Arch. Carlos Marreiros and President of General Assembly Arch. Ben Leong presented certificates of appreciation to the jury members and to the rest of teams which participated into the competition.
Other VIPs including: Cheang Kuan Hoi, Division Head of Institute of Municipal Affairs; Wong Chio In, Division Head of Education and Youth Development Bureau; the jury of the competition and the representatives of the associations of the industry attended the event.

11th November, 2021

In order to promote the mutual integration of urban planning and construction between Zhuhai and Macao under the framework of the GBA, and strengthen the cooperation between the construction industries of the two places, a delegation of Zhuhai Institute of Urban Planning and Design led by Vice-President Chen Sining, visited AAM. AAM President of General Assembly Arch. Ben Leong, President of the Board Arch. Christine Choi, Vice-President Arch. Jay Ho, board members Arch. Mimi Cheung and Arch. Jimmy Wardhana received them warmly. The current situation about the professional practice in different places was discussed during the meeting. It gives a reference to Macao architects how to participate into the works in Zhuhai and GBA. AAM also suggested that some small-scale projects should be used as pilot ones to give Macao architects the opportunity to participate in the design works in Zhuhai.
The Zhuhai delegation also included Chief Architect Chen Wei, Chief Engineer Office Director Yang Jiong, Vice Chief Engineer Lin Yaozong, Vice Chief Architect Ji Peidong and Li Li, Assistant of the Director, accomplishing with Zheng Jian Yi, Assistant Professor of Faculty of Humanities and Arts of Macao University of Science and technology.

29th October - 2nd November, 2021

A number of representatives of the Architects Association of Macao participated in various activities of the 19th Asian Conference of Architects of the ARCASIA through online. This conference was jointly hosted by the Chinese Society of Architects and Tongji University. It was originally scheduled to be held in Shanghai in 2020, but was postponed for one year due to the COVID 19. The conference was changed to an online mode to allow architects and industry professionals from all over Asia to participate. The five-day conference included a number of activities such as the ARCASIA Council meeting, academic conferences and student Jamboree.
The academic conference with the theme of “Sharing & Regeneration” was chaired by Professor Wu Jiang, ARCASIA Vice Chairman and former Executive Vice President of Tongji University, and delivered an opening welcome speech. A number of well-known architects and scholars from China, ARCASIA regions and the United States were invited as keynote speakers. In addition to the keynote presentations, a number of breakout workshops were organized.
Representing AAM, GA President Ben Leong and BD President Christine Choi attended the Council Meeting and presented the AAM’s activity report, introducing the difficulties and countermeasures encountered by Macao under the epidemic.
In the student Jamboree this year, AAM invited nine tutors and students from the architecture related faculty of University of Saint Joseph and Macao University of Science and Technology to participate, to allow local students to contact and communicate with the ones of foreign architecture schools, so as to enhance the international perspective and level of local architecture students.

27th October, 2021

Representing AAM, board member Arch. Ryan Leong attended the award presentation ceremony of “BIM Awards 2021” hosted by AUTODESK in Hong Kong. As the supporting organization, AAM sent its board member Arch. Jimmy Wardhana to work on the Advisory Panel of the event.

25th October, 2021

The opening of the exhibition of AAM Architectural Design Competition for Young Architects 2021 took place at Macao Science Centre. Chaired by AAM Supervisory Board President Eddie Wong, Fellow Council President Carlos Marreiros, GA President Ben Leong and BD President Christine Choi, honourable guests namely: Lam Wai Hou, Coordinator of Infrastructure Development Office; Leong Wai Man, Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Cheong Hong Fat, Deputy Director of Macao Science Centre; as well as the representatives of the Construction Industry Development Concern Group were invited to unveil the event. Attending guests also included representatives of the associations of the industry, representatives of the university’s architecture-related faculties and AAM members.
In order to activate the atmosphere of the architectural design in Macao, AAM organizes an architectural design competition for young architects every two years. The theme of the competition 2021 is “Reimagining Future Workplace of Macao: The Vertical Campus”. A commercial area site in District A of the new urban reclamation integrated with the Creative Gateway Park is selected as the site for the competition. The workplace campus planning shall demonstrate the design of a synergetic environment to allow different government entities and department to collaborate, with appropriate proportion of private and segregated space. The purpose of the competition is to select a reasonable, creative, and artistic entry that reflects the reimagination of future workplace and provide food for thought to the possibility of a vertical workplace campus in Macao.
A total of eight entries were received for the competition. In addition to meeting the established functional requirements, some of the works also considered different aspects such as location feature, urban landscape, environmental protection, energy saving, and response to the epidemic, providing many practical design ideas and showing the extraordinary creativity of the young architects in Macao.
This exhibition was sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and supported by the Macao Science Centre.

16th October, 2021

World Association of Chinese Architects held its 2021 Annual Meeting and a Symposium “Cities and the Future, Green and Design” in Qingdao from October 15th to 17th. Some members of the Architects Association of Macao participated, among which Ben Leong, the GA President delivered a speech.

18th September, 2021

The jury session of “Reimagining Future Workplace of Macao: The Vertical Campus” - AAM Architectural Design Competition for Young Architects 2021, was carried out. The competition received overwhelming response, with a total of eight teams submitting entries. The Jury panel was composed of 7 persons, namely: Chan Chi Lek, architect, representative of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Choi Ieng Va, architect, representative of Infrastructure Development Office; Dr. Morgan Yang, Engineer and Vice President of AECOM; Lee Hay Ip, President of AECEM Board of Directors; Zheng Jian Yi, Assistant Professor of Faculty of Humanities and Arts of Macao University of Science and Technology; Nuno Soares, Senior Lecturer of Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Saint Joseph; and Christine Choi, President of AAM Board of Directors.The list of awarding entries selected by Jury is as follows: First Prize: the team of Wu Kim Kam, Huang Dan Feng and Chen Si Ming; Second Prize: the team of Rogério André Santos de Oliveira, Sara Maria Pacheco das Neves and Chu Hou San; Third Prize: the team of Tong Hong Wan, Chang Ngan Hong and Wong Hok Ieng; Honourable Mention: the team of Ricardo Filipe Dos Santos Meireles, André Roldão Salvador Tribolet and Jorge Cordeiro Dos Santos.

12th September, 2021

AAM participated positively to vote in the Legislative Assembly Election 2021 of Macao SAR.

14th August, 2021

With the aim to stimulate the architectural design spirit of Macao, Architects Association of Macao (AAM) continue to organize the architectural design competition for young architects. Briefing session of the 2021 Competition was hosted through online (zoom meeting) and offline (AAM Premise), presided by OC Arch. Jimmy Wardhana and Arch. Jay Ho. With the Macao SAR Government expecting to withdraw from office lease in the next three years saving hundreds of millions in annual rent, there are currently many ongoing developments of government offices. Not only is the construction of new office buildings seen as positive from economical savings point of view, but as young architects we are intrigued to see the possibility reimagining the future workplace of Macau by introducing a vertical workplace campus. Therefore, the theme of the competition this year is “Reimagining Future Workplace of Macau: The Vertical Campus”. The purpose of the competition is to select a reasonable, creative, and artistic entry that reflects the reimagination of future workplace and provide food for thought to the possibility of a vertical workplace campus in Macao. The Jury panel is composed of 7 members, i.e.: Chan Chi Lek, representative from the Cultural Affairs Bureau; Choi Ying Wa, representative from the Office for the Infra-structures Development; Dr. Morgan Yang, Engineer and Vice President of AECOM; Lei Hei Ip, AECEM BD President; Zheng Jianyi, Assistant Professor of Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macao University of Science and Technology; Nuno Soares, senior lecturer of Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Saint Joseph; and Christine Choi, AAM BD President.
Design competition Schedule:
- Competition announcement - 9th Aug, 2021
- Briefing session - 14th Aug, 2021
- Submit application form to enter this competition - 14th – 19th Aug, 2021
- Due date to submit work - 13th Sept, 2021
- Jury by the judging panel - 18th Sept, 2021

26th July, 2021

AAM President of Board of Directors, Arch. Christine Choi and board member Arch. Nuno Soares attended the UIA Council Meeting via internet. Arch. Pei Ing Tan from Malaysia is elected to be the Secretary General of the new UIA Bureau.

14th July, 2021

AAM GA President Ben Leong, BD President Christine Choi, BD Vice-President Donna Wu and board member Manuel Lam received warmly a team of eight members from the Construction Function Group of Macao Youth Federation. This meeting is a milestone to build the mutual relationship and create the channel of collaboration. The visitors included its convener Ryan Lai, vice-conveners Lei Chon In and Fong Ka Lam, and etc..

11th July, 2021

Macao Oversea Students Association organized a conference on “Career Information”. On behalf of the Architects Association of Macao, board member Arch. Manuel Lam was invited to be the speaker, sharing information about the employment prospects and development plans of the profession on architectural design with Macao students who are studying oversea.

9th July, 2021

Organized by the Architects Association of Macao and co-organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the opening ceremony of the “Cross-Strait Architectural Design Exhibition” was held in the lobby exhibition hall of the Macao Science Centre. VIP guests: Zuo Xianghua, Deputy Director of the Economic Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macao SAR; Leong Wai Man, Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Mak Tat Io, Head of Urban Planning Department; Sio Han Pan, Director of Macao Science Centre; representatives of the Macao Construction Industry Concern Group, as well as AAM GA President Ben Leong; GA Vice-President Johnathan Wong; BD President Christine Choi and BD Vice-President Donna Wu presided the ribbon cutting ceremony. Other guests attending the ceremony also included professionals and scholars from associations, institutions on architectural design and construction industries. With the theme “Shape the Shapeless: Cross-Strait Architects and the Architecture of the Belt and Road and Africa”, HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design and Symposium and Awards (CADSA) 2019 launched and completed successfully. Architects from the “Belt and Road” countries and regions interact with architects from Mainland China, Taipei, Hong Kong and Macao. As a co-organizer, the Architects Association of Macao participated actively in the event and exhibited award-winning projects in Macao, to share and learn about outstanding architectural design from various places, and to promote communication with outside professionals. This exhibition exhibited 24 works that won gold, silver, bronze and merit awards in the categories for professionals and for students of the CADSA 2019. 

9th July, 2021

Invited by Macao Housing Bureau, AAM President of the Fellow Members Council Carlos Marreiros, GA President Ben Leong, BD President Christine Choi, BD Vice-Presidents Donna Wu and board member Nuno Soares joined with the other representatives from the Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group, to visit the Exhibition of the Economic Housing Model of the Zone A.

18th June, 2021

Organized by the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, and co-organized by the Architects Association of Macao, the “Connectivities: Living Beyond the Boundaries – Macao and the Greater Bay Area, the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia – Works of the Collateral Event of Macao, China”, was inaugurated at the Taipa Houses. The opening ceremony was officiated by Mok Ian Ian, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Yin Rutao, Deputy Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macao SAR; Arch. Carlos Marreiros, the curator of the exhibition, President of AAM Fellows Council; and Arch. Ben Leong, AAM GA President. The exhibition featured four exhibits by young local architects and urban planners Ho Ting Fong, Che Chi Hong, Lao Man Si and Chan Ka Tat, which participated in the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia. The Macao Pavilion at “Biennale” had previously been opened to public since May 22nd this year. Their works interpreted the connection between architecture, reclamation areas, collective memories and urban life from multiple perspectives, presenting the imagination of cross-border life in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to audiences from all over the world, exploring the infinite possibilities of “connection”, to echo the theme “How Will We Live Together?” of the “Biennale”. This is the fourth time for the Cultural Affairs Bureau to organize Macao architects to participate in the world’s premier “International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia” under the name “Macao, China”, and strive to show the creations of Macao architects on the international stage. Carlos Marreiros was invited to serve as the curator of the Macao Pavilion, and lead the team with the four young people mentioned above to participate into “Biennale”. The 17th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia was originally scheduled to be held in 2020. The event is postponed to this year due to the pandemic of the COVID-19.

23rd May, 2021

The Architects Association of Macao organized members to participate in “May Fourth Youth Table Tennis Team Invitational Tournament” and achieved the 6th place among twelve teams.

18th May, 2021

AAM President of Board of Directors, Arch. Christine Choi and board members Arch. Francisco Recarte attended the UIA Region IV Meeting via internet.

22nd April, 2021

The Macao Association of Engineers (AEM) was responsible for the coordination and arrangement, and with the assistance of the Guangdong Provincial Association for Science and Technology (GDAST), a group of 40 people from the Macao Construction Industry Concern Group (MCICG) formed the “Macao Construction Industry Investigation Prefabricated Building Delegation” to go to Guangzhou for related thematic visits and learning (AAM CPD 5/2021), that provided continuous professional development training for the industry to match the Macao SAR Government’s policy of promoting prefabricated construction technology. The delegation visited prefab factories, construction quality and safety inspection centre and had also a meeting with the principals of GDAST. The delegation was coordinated by Eng. Clement Sio, AEM BD President with the participants of the other leaders of MCICG including Arch. Ben Leong, AAM GA President, as well as Government representatives from the Office for the Infra-structures Development and Environmental Protection Bureau, and etc..

13th April, 2021

MGM Cotai was awarded the highest rating certification – Three-star Green Building Operation Label, issued by the China Green Building and Energy Saving (Macau) Association. It is currently the only mega complex building and hotel in Macao that gains the Three-star Certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label. In order to promote the development of green buildings in Macao and the growth of related talents, MGM held the “Seminar on Technology Application and Development of Green Buildings in China and Macao”, at Grand Ballroom on the first floor of MGM Cotai. At the same venue, the Certificate Presentation Ceremony took place. Eng. Chen Guangxian, Deputy General Manager of China Construction Engineering (Macau) Company Limited; and Dr. Edison Zhang, National China Green Building Label (GBL) Assessor from Green Building Research Center of Chinese Society for Urban Studies, were invited to be the speakers. They introduced the technologies and development of green buildings in China and cited the eco-friendly structures of MGM COTAI as a role model. The seminar was concluded with a tour of the hotel, enabling the participants to view its green facilities and technologies. Being one of the co-organizer of the seminar (AAM CPD 2/2021), the Architects Association of Macao organized members, included Carlos Marreiros, President of Fellow Council; Christine Choi, BD President and etc., to participate.

14th September, 2020

AAM President Arch. Ben Leong, President of the Board Arch. Christine Choi and Vice-President Arch. Donna Wu received, at AAM premise, the President of Cultural Affairs Bureau Mok Ian Ian, Vice President Leong Wai Man and Advisors of Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Lo Hou Chi and Wong Sai Peng. The main purpose of this meeting was to exchange views on the plan of the new Central Library. IC expected to build a platform for cooperation with the local construction industry on various development plans of the Bureau. AAM expressed the concern of the Association and some members on the overall development of the new Central Library project. AAM also emphasized the need for the government to foster a sustainable environment for local professionals to practice and flourish in order to cultivate local talents and that the local architects and their contributions would be fundamental to the development of Macao. ICM had just announced that the new Central Library will be located in the former Hotel Estoril and exposed four conceptual design plans provided by international architectural design team which invited by ICM.

28th August, 2020

AAM President Arch. Ben Leong and Vice-President of the Board Arch. Donna Wu received warmly the delegation of Huayi led by Vice-President Arch. Lin Yi. The current situation about the professional practice in different places was discussed during the meeting. It gives a reference to Macao architects how to participate into the works in GBA. Huayi Design Consulting Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shenzhen with many branches spreading in China, is registered in Hong Kong. It is a national-level high-tech enterprise holding “Class A Engineering Design Qualification” and “Urban and Rural Planning Preparation Class A Qualification”.

14th August, 2020

AAM GA President Ben Leong, BD President Christine Choi, BD Vice-Presidents Paulo Cheang and Donna Wu, board members Jimmy Wardhana and Manuel Lam received warmly the delegation of the Industrial and Commercial Association of the Northern Zone of Macao, led by the President Mr. Wong Kin Chong and President of the Board of Directors Mr. Ma Kin Cheong. Views on the urban renewal planning of the Northern District, which have a vision to build a diverse community that is livable, suitable for travel, suitable for business and pleasure, were exchanged during the meeting, with the aim to gather professional opinions from various fields and to advise the Government.

1st July, 2020

A delegation of Macao University of Science and technology Faculty of Humanities and Arts: Prof. Zhang Zhi Qing, Dean of the Faculty; Program Directors Huang Guang Hui and Zheng Jian Yi, visited AAM. AAM President Arch. Ben Leong, President of the Board Arch. Christine Choi, Vice-President Arch. Donna Wu, board members Arch. Mimi Cheung, Arch. Nuno Soares and Arch. Manuel Lam received them warmly. This meeting promoted exchanges and future cooperation between the two sides in various fields such as city planning, urban renewal, architectural design, heritage conservation in Macao.

2nd May & 22nd August, 2020

AAM Vice-President of the Board of Directors Arch. Donna Wu, board members Arch. Francisco Ricarte and Arch. Jimmy Wardhana attended, through internet, two events (meeting / workshop) of ARCASIA Committee on Professional Practice and Committee on Young Architects. The theme of workshop on August 22 was “Re-Imagining the Future of Young Architects”.

26th March, 2020

The Macao Construction Industry Development Concern Group (the Six Associations) held a press conference at the premise of Macao Association of Building Constructors and Developers. AAM BD President Christine Choi, AEM BD President Clement Sio, AECEM BD President Lei Hei Ip, MABCD Supervisory Board President Tony Lao, MCA Chief Secretary Lo Chi Hou and APMCCM BD President Sio Tong Man represented to preside at the conference. At first the concern group explained the impact of COVID-19 to the industry that lack of personnel and materials supply due to restrictions on the boarder and therefore, suggested the authorities to give priority to local industry to participate in public works and to reduce part of the industry’s taxes and other expenses, in order to reduce the economic burden of the industry during this period. In line with the government’s launch of “Relief for Work”, the six associations and Labour Affairs Bureau jointly organized technical training courses to promote the upward mobility of local workers and cultivate talents. It was also briefed that the leaders of the six associations had a meeting on January 21, with Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, Secretary for Transport and Public Works and Chan Pou Ha, Director of Land, Public Works and Transportation Bureau.

14th January, 2020

AAM President of Board of Directors, Arch. Christine Choi attended the HKIA Annual Dinner at Hong Kong International Airport.

January 2020

With the co-organizer of AAM, The Macao Museum of Arts organized the proposals calling for “The 17th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia –Exhibits from Macao, China”. In order to better promote the architecture of Macao to the international stage and to better fit the theme of the Biennale, finally, based on the opinions of the jury, Carlos Marreiros, a senior architect and famous artist in Macao, was invited to serve as the curator of the Macao Exhibition, and formed a team with four natives young professionals from the construction sector with experience in urban planning, i.e. Ho Teng Fong, Che Chi Hong, Lau Man Si and Chan Ka Tat, who were selected from the participants of the proposals calling. The theme of Macao Exhibition is “How will Macao live in the future: Living beyond the boundaries, Macao, Greater Bay Area”. The 17th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, with the theme “How Will We Live Together?”, is originally scheduled to be held in the summer of 2020. The organizer announced that the event will be postponed for one year due to the pandemic of the COVID-19.

28th December, 2019

AAM BD President Ar. Christine Choi, BD Vice-President Ar. Jay Ho and board member Ar. Jimmy Wardhana went to the Cantonese Opera Art Museum in Liwan District, Guangzhou to participate in the “Shiwan Ridge Ceramics Skills Workshop”. The workshop was jointly organized by the Cantonese Opera Art Museum, the Institute of Historical Environmental Protection and Renewal of South China University of Technology and the Lingnan Folk Arts Platform of South China Agricultural University, with the support organizations including Hong Kong Historic Building Conservation Association, the Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies and the Architects Association of Macao. The one-day workshop was composed of two parts. In the first part, three speakers from SCUT and SCAU, i.e. Xu Zili, Gao Wei and Xiao Lu, introduced the overall process from the planning, design to construction of the Cantonese Opera Art Museum and how the traditional architectural decoration crafts of Southern China such as Shiwan ceramics, grey plastic, stone carving, brick carving, wood carving, Caozhou fragmented ceramics and wood painting, were applied in the project. The learners were guided to visit and appreciate those masterpieces there. In the second part of the workshop, He Zhanchuan, Shiwan pottery art master, Zhongshan inheritors of intangible heritages, who has worked on those ceramics decorations in the museum, presented his knowledge and skill on traditional Shiwan pottery art. The learners had the chance to experience by themselves the simple pottery making process. This workshop is one of the Co-Crafts with Masters workshops series where the Hong Kong Institute of Architects collaborated with HKHBCA, held in various venues in GBA. Co-Crafts with Masters is related to a series of public engagement events called Co-Vitalize Our Heritage, aiming to promote the knowledge about architectural conservation and the traditional building techniques and crafts.

21st December, 2019

The inauguration of the 8th Shenzhen and Hong Kong Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture 2019 (UABB) and the Macao Exhibition at the same event took place in Shenzhen. Ding Qiang, UABB OC Secretary; Choi Kin Long, Macao Cultural Affairs Bureau Department Head; Yang Jing, Vice-President of Macao Urban Planning Institute; Christine Choi, AAM BD President and Chris Tong, the Curator, President of Planwish Architects and Consultants Co.,Ltd. presented in the opening of the Macao Exhibition. The theme of current UABB is “Urban Interactions”. The event lasts for three months and its main venue is located at Shenzhen Futian Railway Station. Exhibitors from various counties around the world come together and bring works that integrate architecture, art and design and explore in-depth on the phenomenon of linkage and interlocking among cities, between cities and people, and among people in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in the process of deepening global interconnection and regional integration. The team of Planwish Architects and Consultants Co.,Ltd., which has won the gold award in the stage of proposals calling organized by ICM, is responsible to curate the Macao Exhibition with “City - Gate” as the design theme. “Gates” which are everywhere in Macao, are used as symbols to construct a parametric-aided 3D-printed installation sculpture composed of arches, the GBA urban context and the grid pattern of WeChat Moments. They symbolize the close connection, mutual influence and coordinated development of Macao and other cities in the GBA in both material and virtual space, reflecting the importance of Macao’s strategic positioning in the development of the GBA. The exhibition aims to arouse people’s thinking and imagination on the preservation of Macao’s local culture in the rapidly increasing urban interaction.

11th December, 2019

AAM, AEM, AECEM, MABCD, MCA and APMCCM (the Six Associations) jointly held a dinner party at Macao Tower, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 20th anniversary of Macao’s handover. VIPs: Zhu Hong, representative of Liaison Office; Zhu Xi, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, Secretary for Transport and Public Works; officers of various Government bureaus, leaders of various associations and etc. attended the dinner. MABCD President Paul Tse delivered a speech on behalf of the 6 associations. AECEM President José Chui delivered a toast and held a toast with the leaders of the 6 associations and the guests. We wish that the Macao SAR will enter a new and glorious chapter under the leadership of the fifth Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng and his management team.

28th September, 2019

With the aim of encourage the development of local young architect and enhancing their creativity on contribution to the rehabilitation of old urban, AAM organized again the architectural design competition for young architect in 2019 with topic of “Rua de Cinco de Outubro Neighborhood Revitalization and Redevelopment Concept Design Competition”. The jury panel was composed of Eng. Ho Man Him, Department Head of Public Roads and Drainage of IAM; Ar. Chan Chi Lek, representative of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Mr. Lei Cheok Kuan, President of the Industry and Commerce Federation of Macau Central and Southern District; Ar. Yvonne Ieong, Director of BEAM Society Limited; Ar. Paulo Cheang, Vice-President of AAM Board of Directors. Among the 7 entries, our Jury Panel decided to have one Gold Award, one Silver Award and three Honorable Prizes. This competition got the sponsor of Cultural Affairs Bureau.

15th September, 2019

ARCASIA Committee on Social Responsibility came to Macao for the extended activities of its roundtable panel discussion with the theme “Design for Resiliency - Our Social Conscience”. AAM welcome them with the Macao architectural visit guided by our board members Ar. Nuno Soares and Ar. Christine Choi.

22nd July, 2019

A group of 5 representatives from Nam Kwong Natural Gas Company Limited visited AAM, welcome by our GA President Arch. Ben Leong, BD President Arch. Johnathan Wong, BD Vice-President Arch. Donna Wu and board member Arch. Ryan Lai. Nam Kwong is the utility company currently providing natural gas for Macao in both public and private sectors. The delegation shared with us knowledge and advantages of natural gas over LPG, as well as future potential of the natural resources in long term which would enlighten us on choice of new energy.

11th August, 2018

A review sharing session “Vicente Bravo – The Man and the Architect”, organized by Albergue SCM with the co-organizers AAM and CA Cultura, took place at Albergue SCM. The Secretary for the Transport and Public Works Engineer Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, the local architects and engineers attended. Ar. Carlos Marreiros, Ar. Jay Ho, Ar. José Maneiras, Ar. Paulo Cheang, Ar. Maria José Freitas, Ar. Nuno Soares, Eng. José Silveirinha and etc. gave the homage to Vicente Bravo, sharing his life story and the experience on working with him. Vicente Bravo worked in Macao as an architect for over 30 years and contributed to Macao by designing numerous important architecture projects, including the 1991 Macao Architecture Award project the Peony Court of Flower City Taipa, the pavilion provisional of the handover ceremony in 1999, which is widely known as “The Lantern” and etc. His pursuit of architecture is a model for our younger generation. AAM acknowledges Architect Vincente Bravo for his contribution to Macao and to our profession of architecture design. Architect Vicente Bravo passed away in Lisbon on 28th July, 2018, at the age of 72.

Macao Space Development Planning Seminar

Organized by Macao University of Science and Technology (MUST), the “Macao Space Development Planning Seminar” was held on March 8, 2018 at the MUST Library. With the invitation of the organizing unit, Vice Presidents Paulo Cheang and Donna Wu and Director Ryan Lai represented AAM to attend this activity. This seminar is one of the academic exchange activities of the “2018 Joint of Postgraduate of Seven Schools Design Camp: Macao Space Development Planning Seminar Activity”, inviting Huaqiao University Vice President Liu Gong, Professor Zheng Zhi, Qinghua University Professor Xu Mouyan, Japan Institute of Architects President, Waseda University Professor Nobuaki Furuya, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Professor Zhang Lufeng, Chongqing University Professor Deng Suyang, Tunghai University Professor Kuo Chi-Jeng, six well known domestic and overseas experts and scholars from the fields of architecture and city planning; and also inviting guest representatives of related societies and academic institutions from Macao, including Office of Policy Studies of the MSAR Government Prof. Mi Jian, Association for Macao Historical and Cultural Heritage Protection President Cheang Kok Keong, Macao Urban Development Institute President Chan Leong, Macao Association of Architects and Civil Engineers of Huaqiao University President Ao Weng Kong and locals experts, as well as MUST Vice President Dr. Tong Ka Lok, Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Arts Prof. Zhang Zhiqing, Vice Dean Prof. Ma Quan, Assistant Dean Samantha Chiang, Prof. Ung Vai Meng, Associate Professor Wen Kuo Hsun, Institute for Social and Cultural Research Director Lin Guangzhi, MUST Alumni Federation representative Lo Cheok Meng and so on. Starting from Macao’s history of urban space development and the planning background of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, exploring Macao urban space features, development ideas of foreign cities’ bay area, this seminar analyses the future of Macao urban space development as well. The main guest speakers, Nobuaki Furuya, Cheang Kok Keong, Lam Kuang Chi and etc. presented their subject reports, then the audiences had a discussion with the guests. AAM Vice President Paulo Cheang and Prof. Nobuaki Furuya carried out a discussion. Paulo Cheang stated, limited by the requirements, the Macao old town areas have rather narrow space and also stand many old architectures, contradiction exists between city development and the conservation of historical town, how to balance between development and conserving is a topic worth to discuss on. Nobuaki Furuya believes that Macao old town areas possesses special cultures and the feature of diversity, both redeveloping or entirely conserving the area may not be suitable, he pointed out that referring to the experience of Tokyo, selecting some places of the old town areas possessing cultural features and expanding and activating it, thereby showing the diversity of Macao and specific special cultural features. In addition, Prof. Liu Gong and Prof. Ung Wai Meng and guests each gave suggestions on how to balance between development and conserving historical town areas, how to conserve Macao culture’s inner strength and spread it through the new urban areas, as well as how to make good use of surrounding sea areas and more. Finally, Prof. Ma Quan gave a brief summary speech to the seminar, proposed the vision of Macao urban space development from an international view, looking forward to Macao’s initiative and advancing the development opportunity of the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” through “Belt and Road Initiative”, becoming the “Maritime City” with most historical heritage.