Newsletter No. 313

中大通訊 CUHK Newsletter 1. 本刊每月出版兩期,農曆新年和暑期停刊。 T he CUHK Newsletter is published on a fortnightly basis except during the Chinese New Year and summer vacation. 2. 截稿日期載於本刊網頁: Deadlines for contributions can be found at: www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/newsletter/ 3. 來稿請寄沙田香港中文大學資訊處《中大通訊》編輯部(電話 2609 8681 / 2609 8589 ,傳真 2603 6864 ,電郵 iso@cuhk.edu.hk ) 。 All contributions should be sent to the Editor, CUHK Newsletter , Information Services Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (tel. 2609 8681 / 2609 8589; fax. 2603 6864; e-mail iso@cuhk. edu.hk ). 4. 編輯有權刪改及決定是否刊登來稿。 The Editor reserves the right to decline contributions and to edit all articles. 香港中文大學資訊處出版 Published by the Information Services Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 中大通訊 CUHK Newsletter 中 大於2月22日宣布,委任凱達環球有 限公司及其海外夥伴葛艾活建築師事 務所為「校園發展計劃」的專業顧問,全面 規劃大學未來的持續發展,標誌著校園發展 進入一個新里程。 校園發展計劃督導委員會聯席主席程伯中副 校長在發布會上表示,顧問公司將正式展開 工作,仔細勘察校園、進行技術及規劃評 估,並舉辦工作坊及其他活動,廣納意見, 再草擬及制定校園發展計劃方案,整個過程 估計於今年底完成。 C ampus development at CUHK takes a major step forward with the announcement on 22 February 2008 of the appointment of Aedas Limited and its overseas partner Edward Cullinan Architects (ECA) as the professional consultants for the Campus Master Plan (CMP). Co-chairman of the Steering Committee on CMP and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ching Pak-chung, said at the press conference that the selected Consultant will start work after the appointment. They will survey the campus, conduct technical and planning assessment, and hold a series of workshops to learn about the concerns of University members, before drafting a CMP, which is anticipated to be formulated towards the end of 2008. Mr. Edward Cullinan, chairman of Edward Cullinan Architects and 2008 RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) goldmedalist, came toHongKong specifically to attend the press conference. He said, ‘When designing for educational institutions, I always study what is there already and try to work with it and respond to it.’ Sustainability Wins High Praise In March last year, the University short-listed four architectural firms to present preliminary proposals with the aim of stimulating discussion and thoughts among University members. After extensive consultation, the team of Aedas/Cullinan was chosen. Prof. Essy Baniassad, co-chairman of the Steering Committee and Research Professor of Architecture, briefly listed the selection criteria, ‘It included dedication and strength of the consultants, innovativeness, practicality, and attention to issues of sustainability, heritage preservation, environmental conservation, pedestrian and vehicular traffic, landscape and building approach, and also cost.’ Aedas and ECA are very experienced in international campus planning and design. The Steering Committee was impressed by their creative proposal, which demonstrated understanding of the University’s characteristics, respect for the University’s traditions and the unique college system, and competence to come up with suggestions that suit the development needs. More importantly, the team was selected because it shares CUHK’s ideal of a sustainable campus. Extensive Consultation Prof. Ching emphasized that the preliminary proposals prepared by the consultants were used to assess the design concept and capability of the teams, and to inspire and encourage feedback from CUHK members. The selection of Aedas and ECA does not mean that the University will adopt their preliminary proposal or that it will form the basis for the CMP. He said, ‘Through extensive consultation, we discern a general consensus among CUHK members that the CMP should respect and support the college system and that the University Mall is the centrepiece of University activities. Other prominent concerns include sustainable development, preservation of historical and cultural heritage, environmental conservation, cost- effectiveness, handling pedestrian and vehicular traffic and topographical challenges. It is expected that the Consultant would take them into consideration when formulating the CMP.’ ECA has taken part in many world-class projects including Liverpool University and Singapore Management University. Mr. Cullinan said listening is important when working with educational institutions. Having conflicting views is expected and not a dangerous thing. The team will be very public and keep the stakeholders informed of available options and their justifications. With the CMP having advanced to a new phase, the exhibition of the preliminary master plan proposals at 5/F podium of Ho Sin-Hang Engineering Building was closed on 29 Feburary. However, University members are welcome to go to www.cuhk.edu.hk/cmp for updates on the CMP and to express their opinion. 左起:葛艾活先生、凱達環球有限公司董 事總經理施家殷先生、中大校園發展計劃 督導委員會聯席主席程伯中副校長、聯席 主席白思德教授及成員林雲峰教授 From left: Mr. Edward Cullinan, Mr. Kyran Sze, managing director, Aedas Limited, Prof. Ching Pak-chung, co-chairman, Prof. Essy Baniassad, co-chairman, and Prof. Bernard Lim, member, Steering Committee on CMP, CUHK 獲2008年英國皇家建築師學會皇家金獎的葛艾活,專 程來港出席發布會。他表示會先了解校園現有的建 設,擘劃可呼應現有建築及未來需要的新設計。 可持續理念 符大學共識 去年3月,中大篩選了四所顧問公司,就校園規劃的 設計概念、方法及取向提交初步建議及展出規劃模 型,全面採集意見,最後選定凱達環球/葛艾活。 督導委員會聯席主席兼建築學研究講座教授白思德教 授指出,委員會考慮了多項評審因素,「包括創意、實 用性、可持續性、對歷史建築及環境的保護、行人往來 及交通安排、景觀及建築設計方向,以及成本等。」 委員會認為,凱達環球/葛艾活擁有豐富的國際校園 規劃及設計經驗,他們具超卓創意,又能掌握中大校 園的特色,尊重傳統及獨特的書院制度,並能提出切 合大學實際需要及未來發展的建議。其團隊與中大一 樣秉持締造可持續校園的理念,更是獲選的主因。 藉討論諮詢 納各界關注 程教授強調早前各公司提交的初步規劃設計概念及模 型,只是用作評審其團隊的規劃理念及能力,引發大 學成員討論及提供意見。 程教授續稱,藉討論及諮詢,校方了解到大學成員普 遍認同中大獨特的書院制,並認為以林蔭大道為主 幹的中央校園,是規劃重點,必須加以保存及優化。 「此外,他們亦關注可持續發展、歷史及文化傳承、 環境保育、成本效益、解決人車流通以及地理環境的 挑戰等問題,將來的規劃理念將包括這些考慮。」 葛艾活建築師事務所曾參與多個國際級大型建設項 目,包括利物浦大學及新加坡管理大學的校園規劃。 葛艾活指出,聆聽是與院校合作的竅門。在收集意見 期間,分歧是意料中事,他會向持份者提供充足的資 訊和本乎理據的各種選擇,以期化解矛盾。 隨著校園發展計劃踏進另一個階段,於何善衡工程大 樓五樓平台展出的初步建議書展覽,亦於2月29日結 束。大學成員仍可登上網頁 www.cuhk.edu.hk/cmp , 了解最新進展及發表意見。 校園發展新里程 中大委任專業顧問全面規劃 CUHK Appoints Experienced Architect to Chart Campus Development

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