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Distinguished lectures / World-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind lectures at CityU By Zoey Tsang
The internationally-renowned architect Mr Daniel Libeskind shared his unique insights into the art of architecture with over 400 guests at a Distinguished Lecture on October 20 at City University of Hong Kong (CityU).
Upon the invitation of Professor H K Chang, University President, Mr Libeskind addressed local architects, staff and students from CityU and other tertiary institutes and members of the general public in a talk entitled “Breaking Ground”, based on the title of his memoir Breaking Ground: Adventures in Life and Architecture.
Professor Chang told the packed audience that the Distinguished Lecture timed perfectly with CityU’s 22nd anniversary, which falls on 22 October, adding to the celebrations that follow CityU’s recent rise to 154th in the world university rankings survey conducted by the Times Higher Educational Supplement and in other prestigious surveys as well.
“These rankings affirm the dedication of our staff and the hard work of our students,” Professor Chang said.
He complimented Mr Libeskind on his exciting blueprints for the Creative Media Centre, emphasizing that the design reflected the mission of the School of Creative Media, which is to become a hub for nurturing creative media talents for the region. After completion, the building would symbolize Hong Kong’s position as an industry leader in creative