Architecture Salon| How Does Architecture Transform Our Lives?

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The Taipei International Book Exhibition, held in February, welcomed numerous domestic and international publishers and authors. Hong Kong’s Joint Publishing and several of its authors also attended the event. Among them, Hong Kong architecture columnist Simon Hui (Archtraveler) will visit the bookstore to share insights on how architecture transformshuman life through his Arch Touch series.

Hui is a registered architect in Hong Kong and the UK, as well as an architecture columnist. He holds degrees in Architecture from Newcastle University and the University of East London, and an MBA from the University of Manchester, UK. He currently serves as a Senior Project Manager. Since 2008, he has written architectural features under the pen name “Archtraveler,” covering Hong Kong, Taiwan, Beijing, Singapore, and other regions. He has contributed weekly architecture columns to publications including the Hong Kong-based Hong Kong Economic Journal, the London-based UK Chinese Times, and the Beijing-based China Construction News. He has authored several works, including Architecture, Travel, Images, and the Arch Touch series (Volumes I-IX). He is also a co-author of Architecture Born from Writing and Reflections on Architecture. Beyond publishing, his Archtraveler Studio regularly organizes architectural tours and sharing sessions in Hong Kong and overseas, bridging the gap between the public and architecture. This lecture series centers on the Arch Touch series, which comprises seven volumes that delve into architecture across diverse cities, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, Beijing, New York, and Singapore. Guided by the author’s professional expertise and engaging insights, attendees will gain fresh perspectives on architecture encountered in daily life or during travels.