Summer Issue, 2013

Amy Chan 陳雅妍 (BA(ArchStud) 2006; MArch 2009) Fung Chi-keong 馮志強 (BA(ArchStud) 2008; MSc(UrbanPlanning) 2012) Carol Kan 簡嘉露 (BA(ArchStud) 2007; MSc(UrbanPlanning) 2009) TiffanyYeung 楊嘉恩 (BSc(Surv) 2007) Namaste* beyond the wall Four Architecture alumni set up the non-pro t organisation “Beyond the Wall” with the goal of improving the physical environment of schools and accommodate the needs of underprivileged students, the teaching staff and the community in Nepal. Partnering with different organisations around the world, Beyond the Wall’s pilot project will be at Shree Nabin Lower Secondary School, located at the south-eastern side of the city of Bhaktapur. We are not offering the students a gorgeous campus but a campus with basic facilities. We are not providing them money to improve their living standards but a better study environment and bringing them joy. We want to bring their smiles back. We also want to engage the Hong Kong community to build social capital and promote knowledge and cultural exchange between Architecture Faculty members and the Nepalese community. We are looking for community support to make Beyond the Wall sustainable. If you would like to support Beyond the Wall, please donate to the Architectural Society, HKUSU either by bank transfer or cheque. For details, please visit www.beyondthewall.asia or send an email to info@beyondthewall.asia . * A conventional Hindu expression on meeting or parting, used by the speaker while holding the palms together vertically in front of the bosom. Class Notes 52 Kwan Chuk-fai 關則輝 (BA 1983) Gratitude continues 30 years on 2013 marks the 30th year of graduation for Chuk-fai. He has always been grateful to those who supported his studies at HKU, and keeps looking for opportunities to give back to society. He recently contributed, through the China Care Fund Ltd ( 培苗行動) , to the No. 1 School in Huzhu county, Qinghai (青海省互助縣第一高中) for the building of its library. The library 「培苗關文彪邱錦鸞圖書館」 , which is named after Chuk-fai’s parents in recognition of their unceasing support of him, has over 150,000 titles and more than 20 computers. Speaking at the opening ceremony, he encouraged students to read at least a book a month to acquire knowledge and to widen their horizons. Chuk-fai is currently an Assistant Director with Hang Lung Properties Ltd. Every year, he insists on visiting students at Guangxi, Qinghai and Gansu despite his tight schedule as he nds more happiness every time he visits the children.