Dr. Ronald Lu FAIA, M.Arch A.S. ‘73 to receive 2020 MITArchA Alumni Achievement Award

Wuhan Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre, China – a 475m super high-rise mixed-use development showing a seamless integration of arts, humanity and nature with particular emphasis on sustainability.

THE AVENUE, Hong Kong – a place-making re-development project that enhances and collaborates the missing link for urban, social, cultural and heritage connections.

TODTOWN, Shanghai, China – the first large-scale TOD development in China that will re-stitch the urban fabric and create a new micro-city centre atop rail tracks.

Victoria Dockside, Hong Kong – the new art and design district for culture, creativity and innovation on the iconic Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront.

The Giverny, Hong Kong – a low-density residential development that capitalizes spectacular mountain and sea views.

Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, Hong Kong – a Victorian style low-rise deluxe hotel situated in a waterfront site next to the specially designed jetty at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Xiqu Centre, Hong Kong – a world-class performing arts venue for the preservation, development and promotion of Xiqu (Chinese opera) at the West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong.

MITArchA is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ronald Lu FAIA, M.Arch A.S. ‘73 as the recipient of the 2020 MITArchA Alumni Achievement Award.

Ronald first came to MIT for graduate studies as an international student from Hong Kong almost fifty years ago. Today, he is the Chairman of Ronald Lu Partners (RLP), an award-winning architecture and interior design practice Ronald founded in Hong Kong in 1976. With offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, RLP is dedicated to the delivery of world-class projects and green built environments. RLP has received over 300 local and international accolades and is ranked by “BD World Architecture” as the World’s Top 44 architectural practices in 2020.

Ronald was the past Chairman of the Hong Kong Architecture Centre, past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects as well as the past President of the American Institute of Architects Hong Kong Chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Ronald on his distinguished career and award. The ceremony will be held on May 14th, 2020 at the MIT Alumni Reception @ AIA2020 in Los Angeles. Registration for the reception is required.

Learn more about Mr. Lu here.