2024/25 HK SZ Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (UABBHK2024)
Call for Curator
BRIEFING SESSION
2 JULY 2024 (TUESDAY)
2024/25 HK SZ Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture
u Organiser
u Co-organisers
u Lead Sponsor (to be confirmed)
UABBHK2024 Steering Committee
Co-Chairpersons
u Mr. Allen Poon (HKIABF Vice Chairperson & HKIA Hon. Treasurer)
u Mr. Anthony Cheung (HKIABF Director)
Members
u Ms. Julia Lau, CStJ, JP (HKIABF Chairperson & HKIA Vice President)
u Ms. Amy Cheung (HKIP President)
u Mr. Elden Chan (HKIP Council Member)
u Professor Thomas Chung
u Mr. Jay Leung (HKDA Executive Committee Member)
u Mr. Bernard Lim, BBS, JP
u Mr. Stanley Siu (HKIABF Director)
Advisors
u Mr. Alvin Yip
u Mr. Franklin Yu (HKIA Council Member, Board of Mainland Affairs Chairman)
HKSZ 2007
9 Jan – 15 Mar
2008
u Exhibition Venue: Former Central Police Station Compound, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
u Theme: City Re-fabrication 再織城市
u Exhibits In total: 83 (Overseas 30%)
u Curator
• Lead Curator – Weijen Wang
• Co-curators – Martin Fung, Thomas Chung, Grace Cheng and Stephen Chan
u Activities: Forum, school tours, guided tours, etc
u No. of visitors: 70,000
HKSZ 2009
4 Dec 2009 – 27 Feb 2010
u Exhibition Venue: West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade
u Theme: City Mobilization: Bring Your Own Biennale 城市動員:自備雙年展
u Exhibits In total: 70 (Overseas 35%)
u Curator
• Chief Curator – Marisa Yiu
• Curators – Alan Lo, Frank Yu and Eric Schuldenfrei
u Activities: Forum, school tours, planting event, yoga event
u No. of visitors: 80,000
HKSZ 2011-12
15 Feb – 23 Apr 2012
u Exhibition Venue: Kowloon Park, TsimShaTsui, Kowloon
u Theme: Tri-ciprocal Cities: The Time, The Place, The People 三相城市: 時間, 空間, 人間
u Exhibits In Total: 56 (Overseas 30%)
u Curator
• Chief Curators - Gene K King, Anderson Lee
• Curators - Julia Lau, Tris Kee
u Activities: Forum, workshops, guided tours, film screenings
u No. of visitors: 150,000
UABBHK 2013
11 Dec 2013 –
23 Feb 2014
u Exhibition Venue: Kwun Tong Ferry Pier and Fly the Flyover 01 at Energizing Kowloon East Office
u Theme: Beyond the Urban Edge: The Ideal City? 城市邊緣
u Exhibits In Total: 78 (Overseas 30%)
u Curator
• Chief Curators - Colin Fournier
• Curators - Allen Poon, Chris Gee, Jo Lo, Joshua Lau, Juliana Kei, Tat Lam, Travis Bunt
u Activities: Lecture, Forum, Workshop, Guided Tour, Film Screening, Performance and other community events
u No. of visitors: 150,000
UABBHK 2015
11 Dec 2015 – 28 Feb 2016
u Exhibition Venue: Kowloon Park & Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
u Theme: VISIONS 2050 - Lifestyle and the City 2050 活在我城
u Exhibits In Total: 61
u Curator
• Chief Curators - Christine Hawley
• Curators - Sarah Lee, Roger Wu, Yutaka Yano, Paolo Zaide
u Activities: Seminar & Forums, Education Programmes & Workshops, Guided Tour, Film Screening, and other community events
u No. of visitors: 150,000
UABBHK 2017
12 Dec 2017 –11 Feb 2018
u Exhibition Venue: Art in MTR, Exit J, Central Station;
u Z Gallery and 9/F Office Tower, Hysan Place;
u H6 CONET;
u Central Market;
u Space under flyover in front of Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central;
u 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai;
u G/F, 18 Fort Street, North Point
u Theme: City Smarts: Density 2.0 城市執生: 「留得青山 在」的傳奇
u Exhibits In Total: 27
u Curator
• Chief Curators - Dr Chan Lai Kiu
• Curators - Jeffery Wong, Tony Ip, Dr Fai Au, Allen Poon, Fanny Ang and Sunnie Lau
u Activities: Workshops, Performances and Screenings, Guided Tours, Symposiums, Street Carnival
u No. of visitors: 200,000+
UABBHK 2019 15 Mar 2020
Exhibition Venue: The Mills, Tsuen Wan and Shenzhen Futian Station
Theme:
2x2: Imagine to Innovate 2 x 2
Exhibitors In Total: 70
Curator
• Chief Curators – Roger Wu
• Curators – Alan Cheung, Sarah Mui
• International Curatorial AdvisorsPeter Murray, Tim Stonor and Laura Mazzeo
u Activities: Curatorial Conversations, Multi-sensory Guided Touch Tour, Performances, Symposium, Workshops
u No. of visitors: 200,000
UABBHK 2022
27 Aug 2022 - 26 Nov 2022
u Exhibition Venue:
u Central Market,
u North Point East Ferry Pier,
u Central Pier No. 7,
u Stay Ferry Pier
u Theme:
u SEEDS OF RESILIENCE – (DIS)COVERING THE CITY
u Exhibits In Total: 57
u Curator
Fei Mui, Alfred Ho, Carla Lung, Carmen Liu, Erica Chui, Nicky Wong
u Activities: Curatorial Conversations, Guided Tours, Performances, Symposium, Workshops
u No. of visitors: 185,000
UABB2024 HK SZ Exhibitions
u Exhibition Period: Dec 2024 – Mar 2025 / Mar – Jun 2025
u 2 concurrent exhibitions in both HK & SZ and
u An architecture reading month in SZ in Nov 2024
u Target visitors:
• Local, mainland Chinese and overseas visitors
• Professionals in the art, architecture, design, planning and cultural industries
u Target total no. of visitors: 180,000 - 200,000
• General public, including students and community groups
u Target no. of Exhibits/ Exhibitor teams: Around 20-25
UABBHK2024
u Tentative Exhibition Theme: (final title to be confirmed)
Integrating Dual Cultural Landscape x A.I. 兩地多元⽂化建築融合x ⼈⼯智能
u Elements of Sustainability, Green and Ecological Development of a City’s Dual Carbon Goal and technology, for instance, should be covered.
u Curator is responsible to define the concept & set the title in response to the theme stated above
HK SZ
Bi-City Biennale of
Urbanism\ Architecture
u Shenzhen Organiser: Shenzhen Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture Organising Committee
u Tentative Exhibition Opening in SZ: Dec 2024 / Mar 2025
u Updates from Shenzhen:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/VtOP7RI0_PxY3 wEUTFdQww
2024 HK SZ Bi-City
Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture
u Shenzhen Exhibition
Venue:
河套科创中心
位于福田保税区红花路与 瑞香道、紫荆道交叉口东
侧
Potential Exhibition Venue in HK:
K11 MUSEA
(about 10,000 sq. ft)
Potential Exhibition Venue in HK:
North Point Ferry Pier
(about 10,000 sq. ft)
Potential Exhibition Venue in HK:
Central Market
(about 2,000 sq. ft)
Potential Exhibition Venue in HK:
Hysan Place
(about 1,000 sq. ft)
Potential Exhibition Venue: Ap Chau, Kat O, Lai Chi Wo and Sha Tau Kok
(subject to the confirmation )
uPotential Exhibition
Venue in SZ:
香港科學園深圳分園
室内展览及活动空间： A栋
一楼展厅 ，建筑面积706 平方米
225报告厅 ，建筑面积249.55平方米
场地内配备无线投投影及视频播放， 以及会议发言追踪摄像头
221
，建筑面积229.56平方米
场地内配备无线投屏及视频播放、手持
麦克风，屏幕可分为 4种模式，提供不同 的展示效果
室内展览及活动空间： B栋
1楼多功能厅 (配 VIP室 ) ，建筑面积863 平方米
场地内配备投影仪、移动电视、舞台（W1200*L200），可分为 6 个会议隔间。
室内展览及活动空间： B栋
2楼培训中心，建筑面积130平方米
配备培训椅（带桌板）、投影仪、移动电视、 录音系统以及远程会议系统。
2楼讲堂（含化妆间）,建筑面积386平方米
6楼多功能厅 ,建筑面积262平方米
配备 163 英寸 LED
场地内配备 LED（L7040mm×W3840mm）、移动电视、舞台灯光、悬挂系统及会议系统。
室外活动空间
Budget for Reference
(For reference only. Actual amount is subject to the approved budget from Lead Sponsor) Cost Items Maximum Budget Allowed
Venue Setting including venue construction setup and maintenance, security service, license and copyright applications, cleaning service, dismantling and waste disposal and insurance
HK$1,179,000
Venue rental HK$500,000
Exhibits including all production and onsite installation costs (the budget is based on 20-25 exhibits.)
HK$2,500,000
Opening and Closing Events including refreshment HK$293,000
Forum/Symposium/Workshops/Educational & Cultural Events
Venue Decoration, AV Equipment, setting and symposium proceeding, translator & transcript HK$175,000
Publicity including PR consultant and event organiser, press conference, website, printed media, publication, promotional materials, photographer/video maker, advertisement, archive documentation
Guest Invitation including flight, accommodation and transportation of guest speakers (funded on reimbursement basis and any savings under this budget item cannot be re-allocated to other budget items)
Transportation including temporary storage, local transportation, delegation/ meetings/ visits to Shenzhen, transportation/ disposal of Shenzhen exhibits
HK$1,310,000
HK$100,000
HK$220,000
Architecture Reading Month HK$545,000
Total HK$7,433,000
UABB2024 Project Milestone
1st PHASE: Charting Period
l Identify Site(s), Budget Planning, Fund Fundraising
l Open Call for Curatorial Proposal
l Briefing Session
l Deadline for Proposal Submission
l Interview with Candidates
l Appointment of Curator
2nd PHASE: Action Period
l Dec 2023– Jun 2024
l 22 Jun – 22 Jul 2024
l 2 Jul 2024 (Tue) at 19:00
l 22 Jul 2024
l 22-31 Jul 2024
l Aug 2024
l Curator in Action and UABB2022 Steering Committee to oversee
l Review and approve final Curatorial Proposal and exhibits by Steering Committee
l Production
l Architecture Reading Month in Shenzhen
l Press Conference
3rd PHASE: Exhibition Period (HK & SZ)
l Official Opening Ceremony
l Public Exhibition and Tour
l Cultural and Educational Events
4th PHASE: Project Wrap Up
l Payment settlement and auditing
l Project Archive Book
l Completion Report
l Aug 2024 – 2Q of 2025
l Sep 2024
l Sep - Dec 2024
l Nov 2024
l To be confirmed
l Dec 2024 / Mar 2025 (TBC)
l Ditto
l Ditto
l 1 month after exhibitions
l Ditto
l Ditto
UABB2024 Curator’s Fee
u A fee of HK$400,000 should be available to the successfully appointed Curator, subject to confirmation from Lead Sponsor.
u Separate funding for employment of one Project Manager/ Officer to support the curator would be allowed and payment of the staff would be made by the Organisers direct, subject to the approval from Lead Sponsor.
u Below figures are indicative, actual amount is subject to the approved budget from Lead Sponsor.
UABB2024 Curator’s Fee
u Curator shall work with the Organisers to seek additional sponsorship
u The cash sponsorship that the Curator help brings to the project should have covered Curators' administrative and consultancy service charge to the Organisers or respective sponsor
u Should Curator help the Organisers bring in cash sponsorship successfully, the Steering Committee would exercise its discretion to top up the Curator fee up to HK$250,000 as the ceiling subject to no deficit on the final account. Top up payment will be paid after the completion of the project and upon receipt of satisfaction on the Completion Report by Lead Sponsor.
Condition Top up payment to Curator
When Curator helps bring in cash sponsorship
HK$ 100,000 or above successfully
When Curator helps bring in cash sponsorship
HK$ 250,000 or above successfully
When Curator helps bring in cash sponsorship
HK$ 500,000 or above successfully
When Curator helps bring in cash sponsorship
HK$ 1,000,000 or above successfully
HK$25,000
HK$62,500
HK$125,000
HK$250,000
UABB2024 Curator’s Eligibility
u The Applicant should be the Curator of the Proposal, and should be a resident of Hong Kong and have reached the age of 18.
u The Applicant should submit Proposal on individual basis or the PIC on group basis.
u Overseas professionals related to architecture and urban planning are welcome . The group should designate one of the core members to be responsible to the Organiser and Co-organisers for the management of the allocated fund for the Project.
u Applicants possess previous curatorial experience in design and architectural exhibitions are preferable, though not mandatory. Applicants are required to provide proof satisfactory to the Organiser and Co-organisers in the Proposal of his/her qualifications, experience and ability to complete the Project.
u Inclusion of the Applicant's own works in the Exhibition is not precluded provided that they are necessary in demonstrating and completing the Project.
u The Applicant should submit Proposal with a list of proposed Exhibitors and their corresponding Exhibits. Each of the proposed Exhibitors could be in form of an individual, a group or a registered organisation.
u At least half of the core members in the Curatorial Team must hold full membership / fellow of HKIA, HKIP, HKDA. The team head shall be HKIA Full Member / Fellow. (please specify in the submission)
u At least 50% of the Exhibitors must hold full membership / fellow of HKIA, HKIP or HKDA. (please specify in the submission)
u Any individual, group or registered organisation is allowed to participate in max TWO Proposals for this Invitation.
UABB2024 Selection Criteria of Curatorial Proposal
u Fulfill the project aims
u Visionary, critical and innovative in presenting design, architecture and urban conditions in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, as well as other relevant cities in the Mainland and worldwide
u Response to the Bi-City setting of the Biennale
u Proposal feasibility
u Experience in curatorship, strong link to the Mainland and worldwide counterparts and administrative capability
u Quality and merit of the Exhibits
u Within budget or not
u Integration of environmental sustainability and greening principles in the proposal and throughout the entire exhibition
UABB2024 Submission of Proposal
u The submission items include:
ITEMS
SUBMISSION FORMAT
1 Exhibition title and Curatorial statement 1 x A4
2 Personal info/ Contact / Curriculum vitae of the Curator(s) A4(s)
3 List of proposed Exhibits (9 out of 20-25 pieces of exhibits, shall be within budget) A4(s)
4 Outline Budget A4(s)
5 Programme and Exhibition content 2 x A3 max.
6 Possible sponsorship / fundraising strategies / PR Strategies (Optional) A4(s)
7 An USB flash drive saving all documents and images submitted Word Document and PDF
UABB2024 Submission of Proposal
u The list of exhibits include:
• three (3) pieces of outdoor exhibition models
• three (3) pieces of interactive installations or models
• three (3) pieces of installations or models to be exhibited in Shenzhen exhibition venue in Dec 2024 / March 2025
u The Curator will be allowed to expand the list and/or minor adjust the list of Exhibitors after appointment. Such minor adjustment is subjected to approval by the Organiser and Co-organisers.
UABB2024 Submission of Proposal
u Submission Deadline:
22 July 2024 (Monday) 12:00nn
u Proposal in sealed envelope marked "2024 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture" should reach the HKIA premises (Address: 19/F, One Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong)
u Shortlisted Applicants will be invited to an interview scheduled in: 24-31 July 2024 at HKIA premises
