Ideas Competition for Bruce Lee's Residence
Summary
Background
The property located at No. 41 Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong is the former residence of
international film star Mr Bruce Lee. The property owner, Mr Yu Pang-lin, has agreed to
donate the property to the Government. A consensus has been reached to restore and
preserve the original appearance of Mr Bruce Lee's residence, which will be open for visit by
the locals and tourists. The restored residence is to commemorate Mr Bruce Lee's
contributions to the film industry and martial arts, and is expected to attract visitors from all
over the world to pay tribute to one of the greatest legends of our time.
Purpose of Competition
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To invite creative ideas for restoring the late Mr Bruce Lee's former residence and
optimising the use of space of the property; and
To engage the community in the restoration project, with a view to converting the
residence to a tourism attraction in memory of Mr Bruce Lee's contribution to the
development of martial arts and the film industry.
Promoter
Mr Yu Pang-lin
Organisers
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Supporting Organisations
Tourism Commission, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau
Organising Committee
Chairman:
Vice-Chairman:
Professional Advisor:
Mr Raymond Y. M. Chan
Ms Anna S. Y. Kwong, MH
Professor Bernard V. Lim, JP
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Ms Connie H.K. Lam, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Dr Peter K.S. Pun, OBE, SBS, The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
Mr Alex L.F. Wong, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Mrs Priscilla Tam, Architectural Services Department
Mrs Winifred Chung, Tourism Commission
Adjudication Panel
Honorary Chairman:
Mr Yu Pang-lin
Honorary Vice-chairman: Mr Michael N M Choi, JP
Jurors
Mr. Dennis Pang, representative of property owner
Ms. Shannon Lee, representative of Mr. Bruce Lee’s family
Ir. Wong Kwok-keung, SBS, JP, Chairman, Kowloon City District Council
Mr. James H. Kinoshita, Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Mr. P.Y. Tam, President, The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
Mr. Francis L.K. Leung, President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Mr. Anthony Lau, Executive Director, Hong Kong Tourism Board
Reserve Jurors
Prof. Barry Fegan Will, Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Mr. K.K. Ling, Immediate Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
Mr. K.H. Yu, Immediate Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Advisors
Ms. Shannon Lee, representative of Mr. Bruce Lee’s family
Mr. Ng Sze-yuen, Chairman, The Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers
Mr. Lewis Luk, President, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do (Hong Kong)
Mr. Joseph H.M. Ho, MH, Member, Kowloon City District Council (Kowloon Tong Constituency)
Mr. Mason Hung, Hong Kong Tourism Board
Ms. Esa Leung, Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Technical Committee
Mr. Billy H.W. Tam, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Mr. Philip J.Q. Hui, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Mr. John C.Y. Ng, The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
Mr. Sam P.M. Au, The Hong Kong Institute of Planners
Mr. Daniel W.I. Chang, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Ms. Grace W.Y. Cheng, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
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Categories of Competition
Professional Group
The Professional Group Competition is open to all full or fellow members of the
professional institutes of architects, planners, surveyors, engineers, interior designers
and landscape architects in Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas.
Open Group
The Open Group Competition is open to the general public. However, professionals
participating in the Professional Group Competition are not allowed to enter or
participate in the preparation of Entries for the Open Group Competition.
Prizes for Winners
Professional Group
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
10 Merit Entries
Cash coupon of $50,000 and trophy
Cash coupon of $25,000 and trophy
Cash coupon of $12,500 and trophy
Certificate
Open Group
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
10 Merit Entries
Trophy
Trophy
Trophy
Certificate
Time-line
20 July 2009
31 August 2009
15 September 2009
Registration opens
Registration closes
Deadline for submission of enquiries
15 October 2009
November / December 2009
Early 2010
Deadline for submission of entries
Announcement of results
Prize award ceremony and exhibition of entries
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