Karen Wong

CTBUH [title] Chapter Board Member Australia (Melbourne)

Bates Smart, Director | Melbourne, Australia

About

Karen is a British trained architect with experience in all project sectors, phases of work and processes.

Adept in the management of complex architectural projects and team structures, Karen’s key strength is her strategic approach to the front-end design stages of projects. Karen works closely with clients and stakeholders to find solutions and assist in the feasibility and purchase of potential sites and then guides the design process to achieve favorable statutory approvals.

With experience in the UK, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and Australia, Karen brings an international perspective to Bates Smart and has the cultural understanding and communication skills to fluidly navigate a diverse and evolving market.

Karen Wong

CTBUH Designated Expert

CTBUH Roles

Chapter Board Member, Australia (Melbourne) (2014 – Present)

Australia Chapter, Board Member (2014 – Present)

City Committee, Melbourne, Board Member (2014 – Present)

Awards Repositioning Jury (Chair 2023)

Awards Best Tall Building Oceania Jury (2021; 2024)

Annual Conference, Session Chair (Australia 2017)

CTBUH Initiatives

CTBUH Leaders Connect at 2017 Conference

CTBUH Leaders Connect at 2017 Conference

29 October 2017

Conference Steering Sub-Committees Confirmed

Conference Steering Sub-Committees Confirmed

31 March 2017

CTBUH Executive Director Presents at Chapter Events in Australia

CTBUH Executive Director Presents at Chapter Events in Australia

07–09 March 2017

Videos

30 October 2017

CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference - Session 4C: Vertical Schools Q&A

Monday 30 October, 2017. Sydney, Australia. Karen Wong, Associate Director, Bates Smart, chairs the question and answer session with Shu-Hsin Soong, Technical Director & Education...

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29 October 2017

CTBUH Leaders Connect at 2017 Conference

The Annual Leaders Meeting was held the day before the start of the CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference, bringing together the Council’s leaders.

31 March 2017

Conference Steering Sub-Committees Confirmed

The conference sub-committees will help drive the organization and promotion of activities ahead of CTBUH 2017, starting on October 30.

9 March 2017

CTBUH Executive Director Presents at Chapter Events in Australia

Executive Director Antony Wood delivered two well attended lectures in Sydney and Melbourne, organized by the respective local CTBUH committees.

10 March 2017

Executive Director Visits Sydney and Melbourne

CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to Sydney and Melbourne to build support for the 2017 conference through meetings and lectures.

16 October 2016

2016 CTBUH Leaders Meeting Report

The Annual Leaders Meeting was held this year in conjunction with the 2016 Conference in China, bringing together the Council’s leaders from around the world.

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30 October 2017

CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference - Session 4C: Vertical Schools Q&A

Monday 30 October, 2017. Sydney, Australia. Karen Wong, Associate Director, Bates Smart, chairs the question and answer session with Shu-Hsin Soong, Technical Director & Education...