RLP RESEARCH LIMITED - Key Persons
Motivated by creating a better environment in which people can live, work and play, Albert is a graduate of the University of New South Wales. He has worked on numerous projects since arriving at RLP in 1995. One of his most cherished projects is the beautiful
Alex has been with RLP since 2015. An alma mater of the University of New South Wales, he has always been inspired by the geometry of nature in all its beauty and wondrous complexity. His pièce de résistance is the magnificent
Lisa found it easy to choose architecture at university, as she has always loved drawing cityscapes and has a deep appreciation for beautiful buildings. A graduate from the University of Hong Kong, Lisa came to work at RLP to help transform people's lives by using architecture to make them happier and more comfortable. Her favourite project epitomises this motivation - the
Job Titles:
- Director I Head of Studio
A graduate of the University of Hong Kong, Alfred joined RLP in 2001 and has since amassed over 20 years of architectural experience in local projects. His desire to create better living spaces for one and all drove him to become an architect and he still loves designing homes for people. His favourite project is
Alumnus of the University of Hong Kong and an RLPer since 1983. Andy has worked on so many projects, it is impossible to choose a favourite. To him, it is always the next project that he looks forward to. Why? Because it can be a better project, one in which RLP will excel by exceeding the client's and stakeholders' expectations while contributing to our built environment and the entire community.
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- Director I Vice President ( Design ) for Mainland China Head of Studio
Registered Architect (Hong Kong and California, USA) I PRC Class 1 Registered Architect I Authorised Person I BIM Professional (HKIA) I CIC-certified BIM Manager I LEED Professional #DesignHappierLife Expertise: Design-oriented projects, large and small, with a particular passion for super complex TODs. In 1998, Anthony came to RLP as an alumnus of Columbia University and the University of Southern California. In his youth, Anthony was inspired by his cousin, an interior designer, to begin drawing houses. Of the many projects on which Anthony has worked, the HKYWCA Sydney Leong Holiday Lodge is his number one. This was his first design project at RLP and the one which established his career. This humble but architecturally brilliant building is functional, striking and blends perfectly into its natural surroundings. It's no coincidence that Anthony loves the outdoors - hiking, nature walks and especially orienteering - his home is actually filled with orienteering trophies his has won over the years!
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- Director I Deputy General Manager for Mainland China Deputy Head of Studio
Registered Architect I Authorised Person I BEAM Professional #DesignSmarterLife Expertise: Super high-rise towers and full-suite architectural services - from design and statutory submission to construction documentation and contract administration. Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre was nothing short of masterful - in addition to creating an iconic building, he built close ties with the project team, consultants and the client's team as they worked together to reshape and rehabilitate an entire city district, turning it into a place where people not only want to work and live, but gather and enjoy themselves. Arthur's recipe for proper work-life balance includes a large amount of travelling and plenty of artisanal coffee.
Expertise: A strong advocate for human-centric, future-ready, sustainable architecture and design, Bryant is a Cornell University alumnus and has been an RLPer since 2000. Bryant has devoted his career to reshaping the architecture industry by raising awareness of sustainable design. Under his leadership, RLP has become a pioneer in sustainability throughout Asia, and has won over 300 awards - 60 of which recognise RLP's sustainability-related efforts. Bryant has always been hands-on with RLP projects throughout Asia, and is particularly keen on promoting transport-oriented development in mainland China. He feels these projects create large-scale positive impacts, especially in places where urbanisation is happening quickly.
His multidisciplinary focus at work follows him at play - Bryant is just as well-rounded as an athlete: You can find him on the golf course, on the ski slopes, or at triathlon races!
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- Director I Head of Shanghai Office
Registered Architect #DesignHappierLife Expertise: Full-suite architecture services, from design and statutory submission to construction documentation and contract administration. Highly familiar with TOD, office, commercial, and comprehensive developments in mainland China. Chung, an alumnus of the Chinese University of Hong Kong who arrived at RLP in 2010, believes that architecture is one of the world's most challenging occupations, requiring a rational and sensible personality. Each project architect faces a distinct, demanding set of circumstances and one must keep learning and moving forward. TODTOWN in Shanghai is his favourite project - as the first TOD project in mainland China, he had to overcome the enormous challenge of creating a "new thing" within an existing system. TODTOWN also marked the commencement of his new life in Shanghai, allowing him to make new friends in other fields, and exposing him to a myriad of different life stories outside of architecture. He believes in constant exploration and takes this to the limit in his personal life - participating in many outdoor activities, all kinds of ball games, hiking, diving, surfing, badminton, cycling and more!
Ka Chun, a graduate of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, joined RLP Asia in 2013 with a passion for architecture and a desire to create comfortable spaces. The proudest project he participated is the
Growing up in Lower Ngau Tau Kok estate gave Kin Hang an understanding that buildings and communities often have the same meaning and evoke the same emotions in the people living within them. Kin Hang believes that architects hold a great responsbility: to shape people's experiences and help them create memories. This was his motivation for becoming an architect, spurred him to take up architecture in The University of New South Wales in Australia and drive him through the many late nights the profession requires since joining RLP in 2008. Kin Hang's favourite project, the
An alumnus of the University of Hong Kong, Daniel believes strongly that architecture has the power to create a better environment for people to enjoy. His favourite project so far has been The Tanner Hill, a challenging project that brings together wellness, inter-generational living and elderly design concepts under one roof. Built around the concept of ageing in place,
Registered Architect | Authorised Person #DesignBetterLife Expertise: Changing people's lives and creating a better world through architecture. An alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of New South Wales, Dr Lu founded Ronald Lu & Partners in 1976 on the premise that architecture has the power to change lives and make the world a better place. He continues to believe this today. Among the hundreds of projects on which Dr Lu has worked, he particularly enjoyed collaborating with the master architect Frank Gehry on Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre at Tuen Mun Hospital, a space that provides a healing experience and promotes mental wellness in cancer patients, their caretakers and families through its carefully-designed features. Dr Lu is also a passionate golfer and is always up for a match!
Job Titles:
- Director I Deputy Head of Studio
As an alumnus of the University of Hong Kong, Edward joined RLP in 2012. Edward has always wanted to design and create things that other people can enjoy. For him, architecture is the ultimate example of this. He has been "living the dream", working on RLP's
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- Senior Director I Head of Shenzhen Office
PRC Class I Registered Architect #DesignHappierLife Expertise: Design and implementation of highly complex projects. Eric is a graduate of Sichuan University who joined RLP in 2005. Here, he enjoys solving the many difficulties and contradictions encountered during the design process to create functional and even poetic buildings - this is a constant source of satisfaction for Eric. So far, he has most enjoyed working on the Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Financial Centre, where he participated in the design and construction of this super complex high-rise building. Having worked on the design for nearly 10 years, the project will always have a special place in his heart. After work, Eric likes to go fishing to get away from the hustle and bustle and revitalise his spirit.
Job Titles:
- Director I Head of Studio
A graduate of the University of Hong Kong, Frederick came to RLP in 2012. Armed with a love of multi-tasking and an appreciation for the multidisciplinary nature of architecture, he has worked on many projects. His best so far was the
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- Director I Vice President and General Manager for Mainland China I Head of Studio / Registered Architect I PRC Class 1 Registered Architect I Authorised Person
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- Associate Director I Director for Mainland China
Registered Architect #DesignGreenerLife Expertise: Projects in mainland China - from the concept stage to the detailed design stage, including super high-rise, mega-comprehensive developments and corporate campuses. Henry's passion for architecture began as a child, when he learned drawing and photography from his uncle. He began taking photos and making sketches of the streets of Hong Kong soon he was off! A graduate of the University of Hong Kong, he joined RLP in 2011 and immediately began working on numerous large projects. His favourite? Integral in Guilin, our unique industrial eco-garden project. He cites the synergy and teamwork he enjoyed with the client's highly-motivated project management team as they worked together to create a beautiful, meaningful place. In his spare time, Henry reads and writes fiction, escaping to other gardens - those in his own imagination.
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- General Manager, Business Development
- Member of the Beijing Cultural Relics Protection Association
PRC Class I Registered Architect #DesignSmarterLife Expertise: Business development; project coordination and management, especially for highly complex projects involving multiple partners and authorities. When Isopel was a student, a verse written by Du Pu, a legendary poet-historian which asked "how can society create more houses for the less fortunate?" resonated deeply with her. Since then, she has been determined to improve people's lives by designing better buildings for them. A graduate of the Beijing University of Technology, she joined RLP in 2004. Her most memorable RLP project is the Vanke Wonderland TOD Development in Foshan which was launched in early 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic began. Despite this less-than-perfect timing, Isopel and the RLP team worked with Vanke to push the project forward. Today, the project is one of the most talked-about projects in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation High-end Service Demonstration Zone. Her personal interests are fascinatingly varied: Isopel is a member of the Beijing Cultural Relics Protection Association, she is a fan of Chinese classical architecture and traditional culture, a fancier of Peking Opera and calligraphy, painting and seal carving. She is also an avid astronomy enthusiast and volunteers at Beijing Planetarium where she explains the mysteries of the universe to visiting students.
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- Senior Director I Deputy General Manager ( Guangdong )
PRC Class I Registered Architect I PRC Senior Engineer #DesignHappierLife Expertise: High-complexity urban projects. Using space to shape the human spirit. An alumnus of the University of Hong Kong, Jason's love for design springs from the idea that architecture can define humanity's interaction with interior and exterior spaces. After joining RLP in 2016, he put this philosophy into practice, creating designs in which a space accommodates people physically and nurtures them psychologically. The Wuhan Chow Tai Fook Financial Centre is his top project thus far, possessing the perfect combination of location and an excellent client team. Jason is a travel enthusiast, believing that minds are broadened by observing and experiencing the wider world.
A graduate of De Montfort University in the UK, Josephine joined RLP in 2007. She has a unique design touch and passion for the profession. But more than that, she is driven by a need to use the power of design to give people wonderful, unique experiences and create good memories. Look no further than the incredible
Job Titles:
- Director I Head of Studio
An alumnus of the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London, Kenneth came to RLP in 2010. His most favourite projects are those that provide a lively, happy environment for users. Both
Leo's desire to shape a better, happier living environment for people is what drives him to become an architect. After graduating from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, he joined RLP in 2020 to put his lively architectural vision into practice. Leo practices a balance of design and project coordination works in his projects, with his favourite so far being 11 SKIES, a large-scale, fast-track "retail-entertainment" development at Hong Kong International Airport - with a Boeing 737 plane in its atrium no less! - that is set to become a new fun-based destination for the Greater Bay Area. Outside of work, Leo enjoys swimming and taking Chinese calligraphy lessons.
Linda is a Hong Kong University alumnus and has been an RLPer since 2008. She is blessed with a passion for science and a keen sense of curiosity and creativity on space making - she finds architecture to be the perfect mix of all these worlds. When asked about her favourite RLP project, she says, without hesitation, the
Lisa found it easy to choose architecture at university, as she has always loved drawing cityscapes and has a deep appreciation for beautiful buildings. A graduate from the University of Hong Kong, Lisa came to work at RLP to help transform people's lives by using architecture to make them happier and more comfortable. Her favourite project epitomises this motivation - the
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- Director I Director of Sustainable Design
Registered Architect I PRC Class 1 Registered Architect I BEAM Professional I BREEAM Accredited Professional I LEED Accredited Professional I WELL Faculty + Accredited Professional #DesignGreenerLife Expertise: Sustainable design and future city concepts that will create a carbon-neutral future and a biodiverse urban environment. An alumnus of the University of Cambridge and the University of Hong Kong, MK is a true philosopher and thinker. Since joining RLP in 2008, he has worked feverishly to change the world with own hands - architecture is his way of making his ideas real and contributing to building a better world. His most satisfying project so far is the CIC Zero Carbon Park - a truly sustainable design and something that had never been done in Hong Kong. Over the years, ZCB has shown great adaptability and has kept evolving through the years - providing a beacon to the community and showing that a net-zero future is possible. MK loves kids because they are full of hope. He also loves dogs and wouldn't mind becoming a dog trainer after he retires.
Matt loves master planning and retail development, but his heart lies with design-oriented projects. An alumnus of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Matt already had a deep affection for practical architectural designs before joining RLP in 2011. This is why his most-loved project is
Ka Chun, a graduate of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, joined RLP Asia in 2013 with a passion for architecture and a desire to create comfortable spaces. The proudest project he participated is the
Job Titles:
- Director I Head of Studio
Job Titles:
- Director I Head of Studio
An alumnus of both the University of Hong Kong and the University of Houston and an RLPer since 1992, Peter has taken training in art since he was a boy. He has both an artistic and a poetic sense for architectural design, meaning that projects under his direction not only achieve design excellence, they have also won numerous awards. His most memorable RLP project so far is the
Arthur has had an instinctive flair for design since he was young. A graduate of the University of Tasmania, he joined RLP in 2010, taking his design instincts into the professional world to provide stylistic solutions to urban challenges. His work on the
Zhang Hua is a graduate of the South China University of Technology. He came to architecture for practical reasons: he scored so well in high school which enabled him to choose architecture, one of the most difficult faculties to get in, as his major. He always thought it would be cool to turn the buildings of his fantasies into actual buildings. After joining RLP in 2009, he has since worked on numerous projects in mainland China. His most memorable is Guangzhou Parc Central - this was his first project at RLP and it gave him great joy to design this unique and challenging development, creating a new central axis for the city that is viewed with great affection by the citizens.
Zhang Hua is a passionate filmmaker. One day, he hopes to film his autobiography - and perhaps even direct it.
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- Senior Director I Head of Guangzhou Office
#DesignSmarterLife Expertise: An acute sense of design and problem solving abilities. He provides "through-train service" from design to build, especially for highly complicated projects. An alumnus of Guangzhou University, Liang joined RLP in 2004. He has always been partial to math, physics, spatial perception, and painting - so architecture was the perfect career choice for him as it combines all of these fields. The conceptual architectural design of Guangfohui and the surrounding urban area is a very special project for Liang - it was his first international competition. His design won first place and the bid, beating out nearly 100 international first-tier firms - a boost to his career and to the morale of his team. Liang often sketches with his family when travelling, which he believes helps him appreciate the scenery. He is also a badminton enthusiast who has participated in several amateur competitions.