BA(Hons)(Town Planning) Glasgow; MPhil(Landscape Architecture) Edinburgh; MSc(Conservation)(Distinction) HKU; PhD HKU

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1 Curriculum Vitae Last update: Dr. Kenneth N. Nicolson BA(Hons)(Town Planning) Glasgow; MPhil(Landscape Architecture) Edinburgh; MSc(Conservation)(Distinction) HKU; PhD HKU Adjunct Associate Professor Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes (ACP Division) Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong BIOGRAPHY Dr. Ken Nicolson attained his PhD at The University of Hong Kong in 2005 and completed the MSc(Conservation) with Distinction in A practitioner with over 30 years of experience, he has been teaching in the Architectural Conservation Programmes since 2002, where he is responsible for creating and developing the postgraduate course in cultural landscape at The University of Hong Kong, the first of its kind in Hong Kong and Mainland China. He has published two books on the topic, one of which is considered an essential reading for scholars and students of cultural landscapes in the context of Hong Kong. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has won many awards, including the Award of Merit for St. Andrew s Church in the 2006 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. EDUCATION 2005 PhD. in Heritage Conservation, University of Hong Kong 2002 M.Sc. (Distinction) in Architecture Conservation, University of Hong Kong 1994 Certificate in Assessment of ISO 9001 Q.A. Systems, HKMA 1984 M. Phil. in Landscape Architecture, University of Edinburgh 1982 B.A Hons. in Town Planning, Glasgow School of Art 1

2 PROFESSIONAL STATUS 2011 Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists 2004 Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Environmental Impact Assessment 2000 Hong Kong Registered Landscape Architect 1994 Certificate in Assessment of ISO 9001 Q.A Systems, HKMA 1991 Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute 1989 Member of the Landscape Institute AWARDS 2016 Honor Award for Architecture, American Institute of Architects International Region, for St. Andrew s Church Life Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong (led by Nelson Chen Architects) 2015 Honor Award for Architecture, American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter, St. Andrew s Church Life Centre, Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong (led by Nelson Chen Architects) 2011 Merit Award for Unbuilt Projects, American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter, for St Andrew s Church Life Centre Auditorium Expansion 2010 Gold Award for Landscape Design, HKSAR Leisure and Cultural Services Department, for Fairview Park Town Centre and Lakeside, Yuen Long 2010 Sustainable Design Award, American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter, for Hong Kong International School, Middle School Annex, Tai Tam Campus 2010 Merit Award, American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter, for Hong Kong International School, Middle School Annex, Tai Tam Campus 2007 Merit Award, American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter, for Mainetti China Industrial Park 2006 Award of Merit, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, for St. Andrew s Church 2006 Special Architectural Award Heritage, Hong Kong Institute of Architects, for St. Andrew s Church 2005 Special Architectural Award Heritage, Hong Kong Institute of Architects, for Tao Fung Shan Christian Church 2003 President s Prize, Hong Kong Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter, for Fairview Park Alliance Church ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2018-current Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, HKU Full-time Associate Professor, Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes, HKU Adjunct Associate Professor, Architectural Conservation Programmes, HKU Adjunct Assistant Professor, Architectural Conservation Programmes, HKU Part-time Assistant Professor, Architectural Conservation Programmes, HKU 2

3 EMPLOYMENT RECORD 1994-current Sole Proprietor, Landscape Consultant Associate Director (Part-time), Townland Consultants Ltd Associate Director, EBC Hassell Ltd Senior Landscape Architect, EBC Hong Kong Ltd Landscape Architect, EBC Hong Kong Ltd. BOOKS 2016 Landscapes Lost and Found: Appreciating Hong Kong s Heritage Cultural Landscapes (Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press) 2010 The Happy Valley: A History and Tour of the Hong Kong Cemetery (Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press) PROJECTS (Conservation) Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre, Sha Tin Landscape consultant responsible for detail design and supervision of hard and soft landscape works for external courtyards to recently restored historic Christian Centre Winner of 2005 HKIA Special Architectural Award Heritage Jiaotong University, Shanghai: C.Y. Tung Maritime Museum Landscape consultant responsible for concept design of courtyards associated with the restoration and adaptive reuse of a historic university campus dormitory building to museum St. Andrew s Church, Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Landscape and conservation representative on church grounds and maintenance committee overseeing the on-going restoration programme to historic church building and grounds including comprehensive refurbishment of church building for 2006 centenary. Winner of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for Conservation 2006 Winner of 2006 HKIA Special Architectural Award Heritage Dragon Garden, Tsing Lung Tau Landscape consultant responsible for undertaking baseline surveys of the hard and soft landscape components of the heritage garden and preparing conservation guidelines for its restoration and management as a public amenity. PROJECTS (Landscape and Planning) Pillar Point Valley Landfill & Recycling Park Landscape Architect responsible for Artist s Impression and landscape and visual component of masterplan and contract arrangements for landfill restoration / recycling park proposals Study on Restructuring of Shek Kip Mei District Landscape Architect responsible for landscape and visual component of planning study on restructuring Shek Kip Mei District for Housing Department. 3

4 North Lantau Development Study Landscape planner responsible for the New Town Development Study associated with the new airport at Chek Lap Kok, including; visual impact analysis, master landscape plan, hinterland management study and recreation planning. Anduki Lakes Development, Brunei Landscape Architect responsible for masterplanning of Shell Oil's coastal park to restore abandoned borrow pits. Facilities proposed included monorail circuit, clubhouse and restaurant, tennis, boat slipway and marina. Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of landscape masterplan for 5-year redevelopment programme for 18-hole golf course. Kwai Chung Terminal No. 8 Study Landscape planner for the new expansion of Kwai Chung container terminal, including; visual impact study and landscape masterplan for associated highway and infrastructure development. South-East Tsing Yi Port Development, Terminal No. 9 Study Landscape planner for the new expansion of Tsing Yi container terminal, including; visual impact study, preparation of landscape masterplan and landuse planning for associated highway infrastructure, industrial estate and open space development. Lam Tin Estate Redevelopment Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of landscape masterplan for the phased redevelopment of an existing high-density housing estate by Hong Kong Housing Authority. PROJECTS (Section 16 Planning Applications) Lam Tei Tuen Mun Landscape planner responsible for tree survey report and impact mitigation proposals including; tree protection, transplanting, compensatory planting and landscape masterplan as part of Section 16 Application for comprehensive residential and commercial redevelopment at Lam Tei. Tuen Mun Lot No. 117 Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of tree survey report and impact mitigation proposals including; tree protection, transplanting, compensatory planting and landscape masterplan as part of Section 16 Application for reprovisioning of schools and new residential development. Redevelopment of Buddhist Temple & Columbarium, Tsing Shan Tsuen, Tuen Mun Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of tree survey report including tree protection, transplanting, compensatory planting and landscape masterplan as part of Section 16 Application to build new columbarium and redevelop existing temple and memorial garden. Sai Ning Street, Kennedy Town Landscape Architect responsible for tree survey and master landscape plan for Section 16 Application to redevelop existing residential property including public open space facilities. Nos Blue Pool Road, Hong Kong Landscape Architect responsible for tree survey and master landscape plan for Section 16 Application including design of associated public open space facilities. 4

5 Wo Keng Shan Landscape Architect responsible for the preparation of vegetation survey and landscape masterplan for a residential and recreational development in the New Territories, including golf driving range and practice facilities, as part of a Land Exchange Planning Application. Matilda and War Memorial Hospital Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of tree survey report and impact mitigation proposals including; tree protection, transplanting, compensatory planting and landscape masterplan as part of Section 16 Application for new staff quarters. Various Lots in DD 3 & 4, Mui Wo, Lantau Rezoning Request Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of tree survey report and impact mitigation proposals including; tree protection, transplanting, compensatory planting and landscape masterplan as part of Rezoning Request for low-density luxury villa development. Redevelopment of Salvation Army Headquarters, Kwai Chung Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of master landscape plan for Section 16 Application to redevelop existing headquarters. Lot 1929 in S.D 2, Fei Ngo Shan, Tseng Lan Shue Landscape Architect responsible for tree survey and master landscape plan for objection to OZP and proposals for providing public open space facilities in association with residential development. PROJECTS (Environmental Studies) Tung Chung Cable Car Environmental Impact Assessment Landscape consultant responsible for feasibility study and detailed landscape and visual impact assessment for the Tung Chung to Ngong Ping cable car development in Lantau. KCRC Alterations and Extension of LRT in Tuen Mun and Tin Shui Wai Landscape Architect responsible for landscape and visual impact assessment of LRT works including viaducts in Tuen Mun and extension of existing track in Tin Shui Wai Tuen Mun Sewerage Eastern Coastal Sewerage Extension EIA Landscape consultant responsible for landscape and visual impact assessment of proposed sewerage mainlaying and new pumping stations in Tai Lam and So Kwun Wat, N.T. Tai Tam Road Widening at Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Investigation Landscape Architect responsible for visual impact assessment and landscape design guidelines for widening of existing road, retention of stone parapets and street furniture. Sewage Treatment Works EIA Lamma Quarry Landscape Architect responsible for preparation of Landscape Master Plan and landscape mitigation design for restoration of Lamma Quarry upon completion of Sewage Treatment Plant. China Light & Power 400kV Powerline Study Landscape Architect responsible for detailed site survey, preparation of landscape guidelines and restoration report and supervision of hillside planting works for new powerlines from Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station to New Territories and Kowloon. North Lantau Towngas Link Landscape Architect responsible for visual impact assessment and route selection for proposed gas pipeline through country park including landscape masterplan and restoration proposals. 5

6 Stonecutter s Island Dockyard Reprovisioning & Naval Base Landscape Architect responsible for visual impact assessment and preparation of landscape impact mitigation proposals for reclamation works to coastline of ex-mod naval base. Kau Shat Wan Explosives Depot Landscape Architect responsible for visual impact assessment and preparation of landscape impact mitigation proposals for reclamation works to scenic coastline for development of explosives depot. PPFS Improvements to Kam Tin Road & Lam Kam Road, Shek Kong Landscape Architect responsible for preliminary assessment of landscape and visual impacts of proposed road widening scheme in Shek Kong valley. PROJECTS (Noise Barriers and Enclosures) Tiu Keng Leng, Tsuen Kwan O Landscape consultant responsible for landscape and visual impact assessment and preliminary design of a series of noise barriers for proposed road infrastructure. Tung Chung Phase 1 Infrastructure Landscape Architect responsible for detail design of landscape works associated with the infrastructure of the first phase Tung Chung New Town development and ACABAS submissions including; noise barriers, footbridges, subways and roadside planting. Lantau Fixed Crossing, Toll Plaza Landscape Architect responsible for detail design of landscape works associated with the infrastructure of the new airport expressway toll plaza including noise barrier / enclosure. Tai Chung Kiu Road, Sha Tin Landscape consultant responsible for landscape and visual impact assessment, noise barrier design and ACABAS submission for proposed flyover to Tai Chung Kiu Road, by City One Estate, Sha Tin New Town. Route 10 North Lantau to Yuen Long Landscape Architect responsible for the co-ordination of landscape and visual impact assessment, design of noise barriers and ACABAS submissions associated with the Route 10 highway development. Widening of T6 Bridge, Sha Tin Landscape Architect responsible for landscape and visual impact assessment and design of noise barrier for ACABAS submission for widening of existing bridge. Proposed Road Widening of Hing Wah Street, Cheung Sha Wan Landscape Architect responsible for landscape and visual impact assessment and sketch design of noise barrier bordering public housing estate and local distributor road. PROJECTS (Detail Design and Contract Supervision for Parks & Open Spaces) District Open Space at Yuen Chau Kok, Area 13, Sha Tin Landscape Architect responsible for detail design, contract documentation and supervision for passive public park in the centre of Sha Tin on a major 'Fung Shui' hill (13 ha.) 6

7 Siu Lek Yuen Road Playground, Areas 14B & 14 G, Sha Tin Landscape Architect responsible for detail design, contract documentation and supervision for public park in Sha Tin comprising; first Regional Council bowling greens, tennis, squash and adventure cycling recreation facilities (5ha.) District Open Space at Wu Shan Road, Area 28, Tuen Mun Landscape Architect responsible for contract supervision of 12 ha. public park including international size, artificial surface soccer pitch. Harbour Road Garden, Wanchai Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of planting works for the Urban Council's public Chinese garden in the heart of Wan Chai. Anduki Lakes Development, Brunei Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of planting works for Shell Oil's coastal park and marina restoration programme for abandoned sand borrow pits. Ruttonjee Sanatorium Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of landscape works for a hospital garden for the patients, visitors and staff of Ruttonjee Hospital, Wan Chai. PROJECTS (Detail Design and Contract Supervision for Residential & Commercial Development) Residential Development at Hang Hau Wing Lung Road, Sai Kung Landscape Architect responsible for tree survey and detail design / contract supervision of hard and soft landscape works for private villas and swimming pool. 22 Middle Gap Road, Hong Kong Landscape Architect responsible for tree survey and detail design of hard and soft landscape works for private house. 57 Plantation Road, Hong Kong Landscape Architect responsible for tree survey and detail design / contract supervision of hard and soft landscape works for private villa development Bay View Terrace Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of landscape works for a resort residential development comprising; swimming pool, water cascades, barbecue and mini-golf. Beacon Heights Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of landscape works for a luxury residential development in Kowloon. Ocean Garden, Macau Landscape Architect responsible for phase one planting design and supervision of a prestigious resort residential development in Macau. Chuk Yuen West, Kowloon Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of planting works for a high density PSPS development with a population of approximately Kowloon Bay Home Ownership Scheme Landscape Architect responsible for supervision of landscape works for a high density PSPS development with a population of approximately

8 Bond Centre, Hong Kong Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of outdoor and indoor planting works for prestigious commercial centre. Acanta Luxury Shopping Mall, Guam Landscape Architect responsible for detail design of planting and water feature for a prestigious retail development in Guam. Lam Tin Redevelopment Landscape Architect responsible for detail design of hard and soft landscape for Housing Authority s comprehensive redevelopment of Lam Tin public housing estate. PROJECTS (Detail Design and Contract Supervision for Highways and Utilities) KCRC West Rail Tsuen Wan Station West Landscape consultant responsible for detail design of external courtyard areas to proposed West Rail station in Tsuen Wan West and reprovisioning of adjacent portion of Tsuen Wan Town Park required as temporary works area during construction. Landscaping to Roads Contracts, Tuen Mun Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of landscape works associated with 6km of roads in Tuen Mun, including; cyclepaths, footpaths, car parks and sitting areas. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway, Brunei Landscape Architect responsible for detail design and supervision of planting to 9km of expressway from international airport to Bandar Seri Begawan town centre. Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works, North Lantau Landscape Architect responsible for landscape reinstatement and structure planting design to first phase of Water Treatment Works. CLP 400kV Power Line Landscape Architect responsible for detail planting design and contract supervision for the pylon landscape reinstatement works to over 150 pylon sites, including Country Park areas, for three major line extensions; PRC border to Tai Po, PRC border to Yuen Long and Yuen Long to Shek Kip Mei. 8