TEAM
ZHU JINGXIANG
Associate Professor, School of Architecture,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
ZHU Jingxiang entered into School of Architecture of Southeast University in 1988 and later studied in the Research Institute of Architecture at Southeast University and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich for his postgraduate degrees. Later he worked at Southeast University and Nanjing University. In 2004 he joined School of Architecture in The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Now he works as a full-time tenured professor.
Since 1995, ZHU Jingxiang had consecutive years of architectural practice in Jiangsu Province and focused on educational and medical buildings. His works received many awards and exhibited in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. As the youngest architect, ZHU Jingxiang was selected to participate in exhibition “TU MU - Young Architecture of China" in Berlin, together with Yung Ho CHANG, AI Weiwei, WANG Shu, LIU Jiakun, ZHANG Lei, a first group of China independent architects exposed at the international stage.
After the catastrophic 2008 Sichuan earthquake, ZHU Jingxiang integrated research output to develop lightweight building systems. A team led by him later built three high-performance rural schools and four workstations for nature reserves in Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, demonstrating unique approaches of reconstruction and sustainable development. Other than a series of academic award winning, ZHU Jingxiang himself won 2012 “Wall Street Journal (WSJ) China Innovator Award”.
Inspired by the pioneer engineer works, ZHU Jingxiang conducted his doctoral research on the innovation and approaches of structural engineers, critical to the architecture and structure interaction and integration. When teaching in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he developed creative program on generating spatial concept through load bearing design for architectural students.
ZHU Jingxiang focus his research on lightweight building system, new space structure, as well as vernacular and traditional constructions. His works and research papers published on professional journals in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Italy, Netherlands and Switzerland.
WU CHENGHUI
Project Manager,
Hong Kong/Shenzhen UNITINNO Architectural Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Currently affiliated with the School of Architecture at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and UNITINNO Architectural Technology Development Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong/Shenzhen), with an educational background from the School of Architecture at Southeast University. He specializes in the full-process implementation coordination of lightweight architecture, prototype product development and design, cross-professional procurement management, cross-border logistics organization, and transnational engineering management. As a key leader, he has overseen the completion of multiple flood-resistant and environmentally friendly building facilities, benefiting ecologically sensitive areas such as the Poyang Lake International Important Wetland. He has also led project execution across four continents (Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe), with successful implementations in Kenya, the Philippines, Italy, and the Caribbean, and four of his projects have won the WA Chinese Architecture Award.
He has been pivotal in driving the transformation of lightweight architecture from research to practical market application; its use in ecologically sensitive areas has proven its adaptability to extreme climates. His transnational projects have expanded the international influence of Chinese architectural technology, providing sustainable building solutions for Global South countries. Additionally, he participated in founding the AIIA research team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong UNITINNO Company, and has served as General Manager of Shenzhen UNITINNO Company to date.
HE YINGJIE
Project Manager,
Hong Kong/Shenzhen UNITINNO Architectural Technology Development Co., Ltd.
HE Yingjie is associated with the School of Architecture at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and UNITINNO Architectural Technology Development Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong/Shenzhen). He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Architecture at South China University of Technology and a Master’s degree from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Tongji University. His expertise covers lightweight architecture implementation management, full-chain design-and-build management, cluster design organization management, and media event planning. He has participated in the design and construction of seven primary and secondary schools throughout the entire process; in the Nanshan "Hundred Schools Renovation" cluster project, he took charge of the central management for the design and construction of 143 primary/secondary schools and kindergartens, coordinating 46 domestic and overseas architectural firms and 10 construction drawing design companies. He also planned and implemented 3 thematic exhibitions, 6 touring exhibitions, and organized over 20 professional academic forums.
He has deeply engaged in the development and construction of lightweight systems, compiled policy documents for the Shenzhen Housing and Construction Bureau, published academic papers, and helped launch the city-wide "temporary campus" construction initiative. The Shenzhen Nanshan "Hundred Schools Renovation" project, covering over 1.5 million square meters, has directly benefited nearly 130,000 students. He has edited 76 academic papers, with the project receiving over 100 media reports annually for three consecutive years. The exhibitions he planned and executed have attracted a total of 1 million visitors, and he has hosted research visits from government departments, design industries, and overseas academic institutions across China. Additionally, he once participated in establishing the Shenzhen Branch of China Architecture Design and Research Institute, has been responsible for founding and managing the "Hundred Schools Renovation" Design Alliance to date, and provides intellectual support to government departments such as the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources and the Nanshan District Engineering and Construction Bureau.
LAU HING CHING
BIM Manager,
Hong Kong/Shenzhen UNITINNO Architectural Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Lau Hing Ching is a registered architect in Hong Kong and member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects. With a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Lau's educational foundation is complemented by his professional experience.
Currently serving as an Architect and Founder Member at Unitinno Architectural Technology Development Company Limited since March 2016, Lau has also contributed as a Research Assistant at the School of Architecture in CUHK, and gained valuable experience as an Architectural Assistant at Studio One Design Limited. His professional journey includes a postgraduate internship at Christian Kerez Architekt ETH/SIA AG in Zurich, enriching his architectural perspective.
Lau's architectural acumen has been recognized with awards such as the First Prize in the Local Academia of the CIC Innovation Award in 2015, the 3rd Prize in the 'Building with Imaginations, Envisioning the Future' Young Professional Design Award in 2023, and a Commendation Entry in the PT 2.0 Public Toilet Design Competition in 2020. Through his research contributions reflected in various publications, Lau showcases a commitment to advancing architectural practices and methodologies, demonstrating his dedication to the field of architecture.
HAN GUORI
Project Manager,
Hong Kong/Shenzhen UNITINNO Architectural Technology Development Co., Ltd.
HAN Guori obtained his bachelor's degree from Southeast University in 2011. He focuses on the morphological design and spatial layout of lightweight buildings, and is committed to integrating design processes using advanced information tools. He has participated in the full-cycle work of prefabricated building products, from research and development to practical application. Among these efforts, the public welfare building products he participated in developing and later led the mass production of have been successfully applied over 200 times in 13 provinces in mainland China. Six different types of these products cover regions with diverse climate conditions, including Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Guizhou, Hebei, and Yunnan, serving more than 7,000 children in remote rural areas.
The Grameen China Xuzhou Rural Bank project, which he participated in designing and constructing, won the Merit Award of the 2016 WA Social Equity Award. He has published 15 articles in professional journals such as Architectural Journal, Time + Architecture, and World Architecture.