Reference codeI127Name of interviewee (English)LAU, Patrick Sau-shingName of interviewee (Chinese)劉秀成Date of interview21/05/2008BiographyProfessor Patrick Lau was raised in Hong Kong and Macau. He obtained his Architecture degree from the University of Manitoba in 1969. He was the Head of Department of Architecture in HKU from 1996 to 2000. Lau has also served as President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects and Vice Chairman of the Town Planning Board. At the time of the interview in 2008 Lau was the Legislative Council Member for Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency.Interview summarySpeaks of his early influences as well as the architectural scenes in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Discusses the 1967 riots, Legislative Council, and historical preservation and conservation works in Hong Kong. Talks of his architectural designs and projects in Hong Kong, such as the West Island School, the American School, and various homes for the elderly and handicapped. Also discusses the architecture of CLP's Argyle Street headquarters in Kowloon.Duration85 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopDonationYes - bookTopic1967 RiotsArchitectureHeritageLegislative CouncilLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryLAU, Patrick Sau-shing, 劉秀成
