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Simon, a Senior Associate at Farrells, is a Registered Architect in Hong Kong and Canada with project experience in Hong Kong, USA, Canada, India, and China. Simon graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and went on to earn a Master of Design from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, holding particular interest in functionality, materiality, efficiency and user experience.

He has extensive experience in institutional, super highrise, and cultural projects including the M+ Museum for Visual Culture at the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) in Hong Kong, the award-winning Student Centre at the University of Toronto and a 560 metre landmark tower in Jinan. He has also designed and managed mixed-use developments in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Mongolia; masterplans in Istanbul, Shanghai, as well as Hong Kong’s WKCD; commercial projects including the Huawei Nanjing Technology Campus, IT Park in Kolkata, and Winrock Headquarters in Arkansas as well as transport-oriented schemes. He is adept at all stages of the architectural process, from concept design to construction.

Simon was also involved in a number of high-profile international design competitions including the Yenikapi Transfer Point and Archaeopark Competition in Turkey, the 330 m Hanking Tower in Shenzhen, a CBD masterplan including two 300m tall mixed-use towers in Beijing, the winning Downsview Park competition scheme in Toronto, and most recently the winning M+ Museum entry.

As a LEED Accredited Professional in the US and a BEAM Professional in Hong Kong, Simon emphasizes the importance of sustainability by marrying innovative solutions with passive designs while maximizing social, economic and cultural benefit. Simon is leading the Farrells team on the M+ Museum project, holding responsibility for the overall design, management, operation and implementation of this high-profile project.

Simon has spoken in conferences and is active in architectural education, participating as an external critic at institutions locally and abroad.

Simon, a Senior Associate at Farrells, is a Registered Architect in Hong Kong and Canada with project experience in Hong Kong, USA, Canada, India, and China. Simon graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and went on to earn a Master of Design from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, holding particular interest in functionality, materiality, efficiency and user experience.

He has extensive experience in institutional, super highrise, and cultural projects including the M+ Museum for Visual Culture at the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) in Hong Kong, the award-winning Student Centre at the University of Toronto and a 560 metre landmark tower in Jinan. He has also designed and managed mixed-use developments in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Mongolia; masterplans in Istanbul, Shanghai, as well as Hong Kong’s WKCD; commercial projects including the Huawei…

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