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 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 -2Members: 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 -3- 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 * * *