\nThe distinguished architect\u2019s global\u00a0portfolio includes Westfield London,\u00a0Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai\u2019s future third CBD<\/p>\n
Trevor Vivian, a distinguished architect renowned in the commercial sector for his award-winning projects around the world, has been elected as the chairman of the judges of the China Property Awards 2016, organised by PropertyGuru.
The distinguished architect\u2019s global\u00a0portfolio includes Westfield London,\u00a0Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai\u2019s future...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"false","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-property-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p75ss1-5gS","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":20746,"url":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/chinese-luxury-housing-is-on-the-up\/","url_meta":{"origin":20266,"position":0},"title":"Chinese luxury housing is on the up","date":"July 25, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"\r Encouraged by a blossoming luxury residential market, developers eye prime tracts of land Shanghai skyline. 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\nVivian has more than 30 years of experience as in the industry. Highlighting the breadth of his cross-sector experience, his portfolio includes Westfield London,\u00a0Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi and the masterplan for Shanghai\u2019s future third CBD, Lujiazui Pudong Qiantan.
\nFor the last ten years Vivian has been with Benoy, one of the world\u2019s leading architectural and design firms.\u00a0Before his appointment to global director and move to the Hong Kong Studio in 2014, he\u00a0was director and\u00a0head of Benoy\u2019s Shanghai Studio, overseeing and developing the firm\u2019s presence and operations across China.
\nAn influential leader of challenging projects that require an understanding of the cultural nuances of the\u00a0design process, Vivian\u00a0has worked across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East to build a diverse and international portfolio.
\nProperty Report\u00a0recently caught up with the renowned architect to discuss about his views on the Chinese real estate market and design sector.
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\nHow would you characterise the Chinese property market in terms of design and aesthetics in 2016?
\nThe pace of change in China has been rapid and during the six years I lived in Shanghai, I was amazed at the growth. During that period there was constant demand for new builds and also \u2018statement\u2019 structures, which did result in some ill-conceived and constructed developments.
\nThis has changed now, and there is a greater demand for socially responsible developments that are efficient, cost effective and also deliver on their briefs. In other words, there is a drive to a greater quality product that is both dynamic but still provides efficiency.
\nWith your 30-year international experience across the globe, what can you say is the advantage of builders in China over other countries?
\nThe major advantage of China is their delivery of large developments in short time frames. They have been quick learners and the quality of work has improved greatly, especially in the first tier cities.
\nDo you have any comments on the bizarre and\/or supertall structures that have risen on Mainland China in the past decade?
\nI see the trend towards the \u2018bizarre\u2019 structures changing as the market becomes more mature and the focus falls on aesthetic yet also commercially viable developments in this increasingly competitive market. The issue with some of these earlier \u2018statement\u2019 structures is that they don\u2019t fulfil their brief and become less relevant and efficient over time.
\nHow would you describe three different design markets of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau?
\nThe Mainland China market is still growing along with the populations\u2019 disposable income and aspirations.\u00a0 The first and second tier cities are changing and becoming mature global cities.\u00a0 The developments in these cities are starting to have a voice that is distinctive to a Chinese style rather than an international copy.
\nHong Kong and Macau have smaller populations, less buildable land and are mature markets, having been open to the global marketplace for longer. While new developments will continue in both cities, I see re-purposing and refurbishment of existing build stock as a growth area.
\nAs a design expert, what are you looking for in new developments in China?
\nDevelopments which fulfil their brief and add amenity to their surroundings areas; it\u2019s important for a scheme to be integrated with its surrounding context. Each development should also exhibit sustainable and socially responsible qualities.
\nWhat do you think of the mix of the judges at the China Property Awards this year?
\nWe have a diverse and experienced group of judges from all fields of the property market who I am excited to be working alongside. Each of the judges will bring a different perspective to the process and with their expertise, provide a thorough review and recommendation.
\nAs the head the judging panel, how would you lead the panel?
\nThat\u2019s simple \u2013 with transparency and honesty.
\nNominations are currently being accepted for the third annual awards. For more information and to book super early bird tickets to\u00a0the China Property Awards, visit the official website.
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\nSource : property-report.com
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