Berkeley Group

The British Chamber of Commerce in China is based in Beijing and we are a membership organisation for British business focused on boosting UK-China trade and investment. We operate as an independent, not-for-profit organisation with a strong and diverse membership. With over four decades’ worth of business experience in China, we provide intelligence, advice, and networking opportunities for our members, helping their business grow in one of the world’s fastest growing markets.

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Event Details

Join the Berkeley Group and the British Chamber of Commerce in China for an insightful evening discussion and cocktail reception on Creating New Communities in Old Spaces!


This reception will celebrate the harmony of old and new, east and west, through the dynamic concept of urban regeneration. Explore how creativity, cosmopolitan living, and a strong sense of community are shaping the future of urban spaces, where quality design, exceptional facilities, and innovative landscapes come together to inspire.


伯克利集团与英国商会携手诚邀您与一众中外城市设计大咖,一起探讨"英式"旧城改造之妙。以社区更新的角度,看北京和伦敦城市发展和房产市场的镜像对比。


大城市不断发展,凭借将未充分利用的空间转变为充满活力和多样化的社区而自我更新。通过长远的城市更新规划,创造新的机会,塑造一个利于增强社区归属感的环境。欢迎加入我们,与知名开发商、建筑师和咨询师一起探讨如何通过细致的规划和场所营造重新构想城市空间,打造把人们聚集在一起并享受城市生活的场所。

Agenda

November 8, 2024

Main Schedule

18:00 - 19:00
Champagne Reception and Registration
19:00 - 19:20
Welcome Speech and Virtual Tour
An opportunity to see one example of urban regeneration in action – the Jade Wharf development of London Docks, carried out by St. George, a member of the Berkeley Group.
19:20 - 20:00
Panel Discussion
A panel discussion on "Creating New Communities in Old Spaces."
Binke Lenhardt (Co-founder and Partner of Crossboundaries)
Binke Lenhardt
Charles Peace (Managing Director of Wordsearch 添惠达)
Charles Peace
Yu Cheng (Associate Director, Beijing of Arup)
Yu Cheng
Karen Li (Project Manager at China Overseas Commercial Proproties Management Company)
Karen Li
Pearl Tang (Senior Partner at Foster and Partners)
Pearl Tang
20:00 - 21:00
Cocktail Reception and Networking
Including an optional tour of CHAO Hotel's extensive private art collection and printing presses.

Speakers

Yu Cheng (Associate Director, Beijing of Arup)

Yu Cheng

Associate Director, Beijing of Arup

Binke Lenhardt (Co-founder and Partner of Crossboundaries)

Binke Lenhardt

Co-founder and Partner of Crossboundaries

Karen Li (Project Manager at China Overseas Commercial Proproties Management Company)

Karen Li

Project Manager at China Overseas Commercial Proproties Management Company

Charles Peace (Managing Director of Wordsearch 添惠达)

Charles Peace

Managing Director of Wordsearch 添惠达

Pearl Tang (Senior Partner at Foster and Partners)

Pearl Tang

Senior Partner at Foster and Partners

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