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via. Strengthens Studio Capabilities with In-house Appointments
news - Jul 19, 2021

via. has announced 10 promotions across the studio.

Michelle Fok has been promoted to Associate. Joining via. in 2016, she has led her team on key projects including the One Oasis development in Macau, GOUTAL’s Asia flagship store and show apartments for Altamira. Michelle and her teams are handling residential projects in Kai Tak, a private members’ club and a visitor center for a non-profit organization.

Wian Lau has also been named an Associate. Having joined via. in 2016, Wian completed Swire’s Grade A office tower in Kowloon Bay, and led the award-winning House of Madison project in 2020. Wian and her teams are currently working on luxurious show apartments and clubhouses in Macau, and residential developments in Hong Kong.

Nicole Koo has assumed the title of Head of Communications. Having joined via. in 2019, she was responsible for the studio’s 10th anniversary celebrations, including the launch of a new book “via.voyage” and a re-branding exercise.

In addition, Carol Poon has joined Lewis Leung, Kevin Chan, and Kimmy Cheung as a Senior Interior Designer, while six other designers have also been promoted across the teams.

Frank Leung, Founder and Principal of via. said:

“I would like to congratulate each of the colleagues named in the latest promotions. These appointments are an acknowledgement to the individuals who have displayed all-rounded skills, and reflect a purposeful strategy to strengthen our core leadership and capabilities as we continue to diversify our portfolio.”

The Studio is currently developing designs for Sino Group’s ONE SOHO, Wheelock Properties’ Monaco, and projects for Henderson Land, Hong Kong Resorts, Hysan Development and Kerry Properties. In addition, the Studio continues to bring exciting design insights to other categories including cultural, educational, science and technology, as well as infrastructure-related architectural and interior design projects.