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Professor John Cheng has over 35 years of very fruitful working experience, after granted his Master degree from Graduate School of Design in Harvard University in early 90's. After that, John practiced in the US for a few years, participated in several institutional projects and international design competitions; then moved back to his hometown Hong Kong in fall 1994
Since his return John has built up a large portfolio of award-winning projects across China that includes masterplan, institutional, conference & exhibition, offices, residential and comprehensive developments. John has been involved in couple landmark icon projects in the region: Beijing Olympic Green Convention Center (2008), Huawei Technology Headquarters in Shenzhen (2001), and HK Convention & Exhibition Centre Expansion (1997). His design caliber is also well exemplified by his designed projects: City University of HK AC3/LauMingWai Building in Hong Kong (2013), QingZhuHu Shang Yi Elementary School in Changsha (2010), Nan You Retail Park in Shenzhen (2008), Luo Yang New Museum in Luoyang (2007), and Mont Orchid Riverlet residential development in Shekou (2003) which have won him honors in Hong Kong, American and Chinese institutions since 2004. John has been bringing in new thoughts to our cityscape, that besides the City University of HK AC3/LauMingWai Building with sustainability design intents, he has been key member for HD-TOD (High Density Transit Oriental Development) driven development TODTOWN in Shanghai (2007) and a demonstrative project on Smart City initiative Capital JZ Smart City Exposition in Tianjin (2013). John also applied Smart City ideas, to complete an innovative office park Namtai InnoPark in Shenzhen (2019).
In summer 2017, John joined Galaxy Entertainment Group for their Design Lead in new phase of mixed-use development Galaxy International Convention Center, with Galaxy Arena and Andaz Macau, it is opened May 2023; which also becomes his fourth convention center project experience. In spring 2021, John moved to Zhengzhou for a Director role leading a new design management team in Central China Real Estate Group on the iconic J18 Arts & Cultural Development / J18 Museum Art Park, which is composed of two Museums, Opera House, Livehouse and Ancillary blocks; they are designed by star-architects Tadao Ando, OMA, and MAD plus other international designers.
John returned to Hong Kong summer 2022, and focused mainly on teaching in tertitary institutions, and works in his boutique design studio.
Besides his professional practice; John values sharing knowledge with up-and-coming architects, he has been teaching in various institutions since 1997; and has been granted Adjunct Professor since 2012. He is keen to promote wider awareness and appreciation of architecture through various platforms: workshops, study tours, public talks, writing, and contribution to journals and newspaper columns. John believes through teaching and public engagement; that he is also benefited by the interchange of ideas, made well aware of the public needs and concerns.
- 1988.05 Bachelor of Architecture, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
- 1991.06 Master in Architecture, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, USA
- 1994.03 Licensed Architect, California State, USA
- 1994.10 Member, American Institute of Architects
- 2001.02 Member, Royal Institute of British Architects
- 2008.11 Member, Hong Kong Institute of Architects
- 2009.01 Registered Architect, Hong Kong Architects Registration Board
- 2010.07 Member, Architectural Society of China
WORKs (Professional)
- 2020.12-nowFounding Partner & Design Director, ALJC Atelier Ltd. Hong Kong.
- 22023.03-2024.10 Director of Business Development, VS-A Hong Kong Ltd. Hong Kong.
- 22021.03-2022.04 Director of Architecture, Central China Real Estate Group, Zhengzhou.
- 22017/07-2020.07 Vice President in Design, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Macau.
- 22006.06-2017.07 Director + Design Director, Ronald Lu & Partners Ltd., Hong Kong.
- 22002.06-2006.05 Associate, RMJM Hong Kong Ltd., Hong Kong.
- 21907.00-2002.05Chief Architect. Wong Tung & Partners Ltd., Hong Kong.
- 21995.06-1987.09 Architect, Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong.
- 21995.02-1985.07 Architect, Anthony Ng Architects Ltd., Hong Kong.
- 21992.02-1664.10 Project Designer, in Anshen + Allen Architects, Los Angeles.
- 21991.02-1982.02 Associate, collaborated with Prof. Panos Koulermos, Los Angeles.
ACADEMIC (Part-time Teaching)
- 2024-now Adjunct Professor, at Architecture+CMI Engineering, City University Hong Kong.
- 2024 Part-time Lecturer, at LIPACE on Interior Design, Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
- 2012-2022 Adjunct Professor, for B.Sc (Hon) in Arch Studies. City University Hong Kong.
- 2008-2012 Part-time Lecturer, for B.Sc (Hon) in Arch Studies, City University Hong Kong.
- 2005-2009 Programme Leader, in Architecture, SCOPE City University Hong Kong.
- 2005-2009 Visiting Fellow, Queensland U of Tech; as Coordinator for B.Built Env (ArchS).
- 2002-2000 Part-time Lecturer, for B.Built Env (Arch5) by QUT & SCOPE CityU Hong Kong.
- 1997-2005 Part-time Teacher, Architecture courses at The Art School, Hong Kong Arts Centre.
- 1996-2022 Speaker, in various institutions, eg. HK Museum of Art, Rotary Club, Commercial Press, Joint Publishing, symposiums and conferences in China and HK, etc.
- 2002-2004 Academic Adviser and Lecturer, "A Budable Future, Hong Kong @ 2047”: project with series of workshops, seminars, tours, movie-watching and exhibition for secondary schools younsters in two consecutive school years; organized by Breakthrough Youth Village.
- 2000-2001Designer in Residence, for "The Art of Living in the Future" organized by HK Heritage Museum: a project with series of studio-like classes and tours for primary school children (P4- P6), and completed with an exhibition in the Museum Opening events.
authored "Communication with No Boundary”; Breakthrough Publishing. published at HKIA Joumals (3times, 4 projects), in book "Famous Addresses: Shenzhen Luxurious Residences", book "RLP Precept High-Density Transit-Oriented Development”, and various local newspapers, etc.
exhibited at HK Arts Centre, HK Heritage Museum, Exchange Square, Pacific Place, SZ & HK Biennale 2007.
organized & taught for numerous architectural study tours in HK, Japan, and Europe, and community projects; with institutions such as HK Heritage Museum, Breakthrough, HK Arts Centre, HKU Museum Society.