Vicky Chan founded Avoid Obvious Architects in 2012 with offices in New York and Hong Kong. The firm has been pushing sustainable buildings and cities with focus on combining art with green technology. His projects have been exhibited in 37 cities. His emerging firm has competed against OMA in 2016 for a city plan the size of Manhattan. He founded a volunteering organization to teach architecture on a weekly basis and has taught over 3,000 children about sustainable design and architecture. He believes our future will be brighter if children are more equipped with creative and sustainable thinking.

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Sorec Horse Park Grandstand by Vicky Chan Sorec Horse Park is a horse racing park with a grandstand in Rabat, Morocco, covering 63,750 square meters. The twisted form of the grandstand was inspired by horse movement and responds to sunlight and views. A repetitive structural system lets the outer skin twist without custom made parts, keeping construction costs reasonable. The perforated skin and the self shaded canopy reduce heat gain and glare. Materials are sourced locally in Morocco. The layout separates guests, visitors and jockeys, while the horse track stays visible from the central green space.

Interface Waterfront Park by Vicky Chan Interface is a waterfront park proposal for the Hangang River in Seoul, South Korea. The design covers 5.6 kilometres of pedestrian network, divided into three zones with six themes. Nine connection bases use ramps and elevators to link different levels and to create elevated platforms and shaded spaces for activities. Coloured, separated paths for walking and cycling are placed on either side of a planted drainage strip. New lighting and clear signage improve safety and orientation. Interface is intended to give people of all abilities equal access to the river.

OneSky Global Centre NGO School by Vicky Chan PC Lee OneSky Global Centre is a children centre in Hong Kong that provides free child services for at-risk families. The centre covers 16,000 square feet across three floors, connected by a grand stair and two elevators. The ground floor is a tall communal space with a play structure and wall art. The first floor holds a licensed childcare centre for very young children. The second floor offers a flexible playroom and a training centre for parenting and teaching skills. White walls, wooden floors and wooden furniture create a calm setting for learning.

Yan Garden Heritage Park by Vicky Chan Yan Garden is a heritage park in Dongguan, China. The park covers 30,873 square meters of open space and greenery. A hotel from 1979 was revitalized to hold art studios, and a preserved mansion from 1996 serves as a community hub with a family exhibition. A new museum was added for educational and leisure programs. Work was carried out in three phases, including wall reinforcement and exterior restoration. Around 150 local plant species increase biodiversity, and rainwater is collected for irrigation. Visits are arranged by reservation to limit the impact on the historic buildings.

Walk DVRC Street Basket Mobile Landscape by Vicky Chan Walk DVRC Street Basket is a mobile street pavilion created for a partial pedestrianization plan along Des Voeux Road Central in downtown Hong Kong. The structure measures 4 metres by 4 metres in plan and stands 3 metres tall, with a wood canopy carried on steel columns. Wheels and a battery are fitted below the structure, so the pavilion stays light and works without a connection to the utility grid. Seating, planting, shading and cellphone charging are provided. The pedestrianized zone can return to a road in less than five minutes.

K Farm Urban Design by Vicky Chan K Farm challenges urban farming under extreme conditions and turns farming into natural education that people can enjoy. Because of this coastal condition along Victoria Harbour, It has innovated three types of farming to suit this specific climate. One is Hydroponics to provide weatherproof farming for in all conditions, two is aquaponics to study how fish and plants can coexist, and three is organic with various height and species to serve as inclusive farming.

Skyrig Retrofited Oil Rig as Garden Building by Vicky Chan SkyRig aims to replace the existing oil rigs in water with three high-rise modular structures to provide housing, and retail, commercial, and public amenities. The complex will provide equitable, reliable, and sustainable living in the downtown area while referencing the city’s past in the oil industry. Using wind, solar, water, and biomass to generate energy, water, and food, the towers will provide a circular lifestyle with net zero operation carbon.

Yuanye Spring Urban Farm by Vicky Chan Yuanye Spring is an educational facility that seamlessly integrates education, agriculture, and technology. Farming not only serves as a valuable tool for teaching children about history and environmental challenges but also offers an opportunity for them to explore sustainable living on Earth and beyond. Yuanye Spring aims to enhance children's agricultural experience through an enriched hands-on education encompassing farming, technology, history, and sustainability. The goal is to elevate the perception of farming as a profession and inspire more students to pursue studies in agriculture.

Vicky Chan

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Vicky Chan is IAD member since 2017, with 28444 IAD rating.