I am an architect with over 9 years of international project experience delivering high-end and technically complex architectural and interior environments across the UK, Hong Kong, China and the Middle East. I lead design delivery from concept through construction, including FF&E specification, statutory submission coordination, and technical detailing aligned with client, regulatory, and site requirements. I am experienced in consultant management, material sourcing, and leading construction-stage coordination. I am passionate about creating high-quality, detail-driven built environments that enhance user experience and operational performance. I thrive on collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate ambitious briefs into deliverable, well-coordinated projects that perform efficiently in use and over time.

Adrian Lau

I am an architect with over 9 years of international project experience delivering high-end and technically complex architectural and interior environments across the UK, Hong Kong, China and the Middle East. I lead design delivery from concept through construction, including FF&E specification, statutory submission coordination, and technical detailing aligned with client, regulatory, and site requirements. I am experienced in consultant management, material sourcing, and leading construction-stage coordination. I am passionate about creating high-quality, detail-driven built environments that enhance user experience and operational performance. I thrive on collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate ambitious briefs into deliverable, well-coordinated projects that perform efficiently in use and over time.

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I am an architect with over 9 years of international project experience delivering high-end and technically complex architectural and interior environments across the UK, Hong Kong, China and the Middle East. I lead design delivery from concept through construction, including FF&E specification, statutory submission coordination, and technical detailing aligned with client, regulatory, and site requirements. I am experienced in consultant management, material sourcing, and leading construction-stage coordination. I am passionate about creating high-quality, detail-driven built environments that enhance user experience and operational performance.

I thrive on collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate ambitious briefs into deliverable, well-coordinated projects that perform efficiently in use and over time.

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Work Experience

Architect at Leigh & Orange Limited
June 1, 2025 - Present
Theme Park Project Expansion in China: Led weekly design meetings as primary design representative; coordinated with structural, MEP and façade teams to align function with code and design intent; produced 3D Revit updates and drawing packages to meet submission deadlines.
Architect at Rivington Street Studio Limited
April 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre Expansion (UK): Led construction administration, site inspections, RFIs, and planning submissions; produced technical details and material specifications; coordinated procurement design packages.
Architect at Murphy Philipps Associates LLP
November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Healthcare projects (RIBA Stage 3–5): Developed full construction documentation, conducted site inspections and led design coordination; managed product/material research and updated construction specifications for procurement and quality control.
Assistant Consultant at Arcadis Consultancy Limited
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Assisted with consultancy tasks supporting project delivery (Hong Kong).
Assistant Project Coordinator at Swire Properties Limited
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Taikoo Place Redevelopment Project, Hong Kong: Coordinated FF&E and façade specification mock-ups; conducted on-site inspections; reviewed material submissions and supported conceptual design reviews with project leadership.
Project Management Trainee at Cornerstone Concilium, Inc.
August 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Support in project management activities (San Francisco).
Architectural Assistant at Leigh & Orange Limited
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Various projects in Hong Kong and China: Prepared façade refurbishment options; proposed sustainability strategies; developed masterplans for park redevelopment; contributed to residential tower elevations.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice in Architecture (RIBA Part III) at Royal Institute of British Architects
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Master of Architecture (RIBA Part II) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) (RIBA Part I) at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

BEAM Pro (NB) License
April 1, 2026 - June 20, 2026
Registered Architect (UK) with ARB
October 1, 2024 - June 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment