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Classical Chinese imperial gardens seminar to be held in Beijing
The Architectural Services Department and the Institute of Chinese Landscape Architects are jointly organising a seminar on classical Chinese imperial gardens.
The seminar, the first of its kind organised by the two parties, will be held in Beijing from August 20 to 24.
It will include in-house discussions, film presentations, photographic displays and visits to various imperial gardens in the Chinese capital such as the Imperial Garden in Museum Forbidden City, Beihei Park and many other historical monuments.
Through these activities, participants will have a chance to know more about classical Chinese imperial gardens, including their history, special art and techniques as well as impacts on Chinese culture.
Speakers will include the Director of Architectural Services, Mr Kenneth Chan, Professor Zhou Wai-quan of the Qing Hua University, Professor Meng Zhao-zhon of the Beijing Forestry University, Senior Engineers Liu Da-ke and Ma Bing-jian and Senior Architect of the Architectural Services Department, Mr S K Tse.
Interested parties can telephone 2374 5459 for details.
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35 new building plans approved in June
The Buildings Department approved 35 building plans in June this year.
Of the plans, seven are for Hong Kong Island, six for Kowloon and 22 for the New Territories.
The approved plans include 17 for apartment and apartment/commercial developments, eight for commercial developments, three for factory and industrial developments, and seven for community services developments.