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Michael was a member of Arup Group Board and has served as East Asia Region Chair from 2017 to 2023. He is now Chairman of Asia Pacific Council at Arup. A civil / structural engineer by profession with more than 38 years of project experience in the region, Michael has played a key role in developing Arup’s business and operation in Mainland China, and led some of the most innovative urban projects across the territory including the Bird’s Nest, CCTV Headquarter Building, Beijing Capital International Airport T3, Guangzhou IFC And Raffles City Chongqing. Recently, he focuses on forging pioneering collaborations, seeking opportunities in emerging markets and leading the firm in its digital transformation – applying innovative solutions in supporting clients and communities transition to a more sustainable future.
CTBUH Roles
China Awards Technical Jury (2016)
Annual Conference, Session Chair (Shanghai 2012)
CTBUH Initiatives
China Awards 2016 Jury Meeting
21 January 2016
Videos
20 December 2012
What do you think is the best tall building in existence today, and why?
Industry leaders answering this question include: Adrian Smith, AS+GG; Joseph Rechichi, Forest City Ratner Companies;Toby Blunt, Foster + Partners; Werner Sobek, Werner Sobek Group; John...
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Research
01 March 2017
Engineering of Guangzhou International Finance Centre
Michael Kwok & Alexis Lee, Arup
The Guangzhou International Finance Centre (IFC) is a landmark building that symbolizes the emerging international strength of Guangzhou, China’s third largest city. It is also...
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Research
26 October 2015
Raffles City Chongqing: A Skyscraper City within a Development
Andrew Luong, Michael Kwok, Patrick McCafferty, & Penny Cheung, Arup
Raffles City Chongqing is a comprehensive mixed-use development with an overall gross floor area of approximately 1,100,000 square metres. The development encompasses a transportation hub,...
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CTBUH Initiatives
21 January 2016
China Awards 2016 Jury Meeting
The inaugural China Tall Building Awards jury meeting was held in Shanghai, the culmination of many months of effort.
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20 December 2012
What do you think is the best tall building in existence today, and why?
Industry leaders answering this question include: Adrian Smith, AS+GG; Joseph Rechichi, Forest City Ratner Companies;Toby Blunt, Foster + Partners; Werner Sobek, Werner Sobek Group; John...
20 December 2012
Industry leaders answering this question include: Michael Kwok, Arup; Adrian Smith, AS+GG; Dr. Akira Wada, Architectural Institute of Japan; Dominic Bettison, Wilkinson Eyre; Craig Gibbons,...
19 September 2012
Track 12: Controlling & Harnessing Building Movement Q & A
The Track 12 panel consisting of: Robert McNamara, McNamara/Salvia Inc.; Constantin Christopoulos, University of Toronto; Ahsan Kareem, University of Notre Dame, answer questions from delegates.
03 November 2011
Chris Wilkinson & Dominic Bettison of Wilkinson Eyre Architects, Michael Kwok & Craig Gibbons of Arup are interviewed by Jeff Herzer during the 2011 CTBUH...
03 November 2011
Best Tall Building Asia & Australasia: Guangzhou IFC: Towards An Elegant Simplicity
The tallest of the four regional winners this year at 440 meters, the Guangzhou International Finance Center utilizes the world’s tallest constructed diagrid structure, whose...
03 November 2011
The Session One speaker panel consisting of: Adrian Smith, Smith + Gill Architecture; Joseph Rechichi, Forest City Ranter Companies; John Bowers, Gehry Partners; Chris Wilkinson,...
10 October 2011
Structural Implementation of Sculptural Raffles City Hangzhou
Raffles City Hangzhou is a mixed-use development consisting of two 250m tall twisted towers and a 10-storey retail podium enclosed by multiple curved building envelopes....
Research
01 March 2017
Engineering of Guangzhou International Finance Centre
Michael Kwok & Alexis Lee, Arup
The Guangzhou International Finance Centre (IFC) is a landmark building that symbolizes the emerging international strength of Guangzhou, China’s third largest city. It is also...
26 October 2015
Raffles City Chongqing: A Skyscraper City within a Development
Andrew Luong, Michael Kwok, Patrick McCafferty, & Penny Cheung, Arup
Raffles City Chongqing is a comprehensive mixed-use development with an overall gross floor area of approximately 1,100,000 square metres. The development encompasses a transportation hub,...
01 August 2012
Finding Structural Solutions by Connecting Towers
Andrew Luong & Michael Kwok; Arup
A study of a number of linked high-rise towers in China finds designs anchored by innovative, unimposing structural solutions, which address issues of costs and...
02 October 2008
Case Study: CCTV Building - Headquarters & Cultural Center
Chris Carroll, Paul Cross, Xiaonian Duan & Craig Gibbons, Arup
The new headquarters of China Central Television contains the entire television-making process within a single building. The 234m tall tower redefines the form of the...
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