hpa: The Story of Ho & Partners

Book excerpt: People thrive on quality architecture. The buildings in which we live, work, study and shop have a direct impact on the quality of our lives. Ho & Partners not only understand this at a profound level, it is a principle the firm has been guided by throughout its 25-year history, from its relatively humble beginnings in 1985 in Hong Kong, during its massive expansion into China throughout the 80s and 90s, to its present position as major global player, with significant projects in more than 30 cities across 6 different countries. Ho & Partners believe in innovation backed up by solid research and analysis principles evident in the considerable portfolio of buildings contained within the pages of this monograph, including residential, office, retail, hotels, hospitals and university buildings; corporate headquarters; railway and airport projects; and large-scale city planning projects. Featured projects include the Westpoint Tower in Hong Kong, with its unique ball structure design; the Shenzhen Meilin Estate in China, now considered a milestone residential development; and the impressive award-winning Hui Jing residential/commercial development, also in China. The Ho & Partners monograph is a rich and detailed celebration of Hong Kong s most innovative and respected architectural firms."