Article: Libeskind hits Hong Kong.

Daniel Libeskind's first Chinese project, in Hong Kong, is to be 'a lighthouse for the creative industries'. Back in 2002, Hong Kong City University, one of the Special Administrative Region's four Universities, held an international architectural competition for a Creative Media Centre. After a two-stage selection process, Studio Libeskind's crystalline structure was chosen from a short list of five Hong Kong and international finalists. Detailed plans are now under review by Hong Kong's Town Planning Board.

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In the wake of mainland China's rapid economic development, Hong Kong is exploring new fields in which to maintain an ...

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