Friday, March 25, 2005

FOCUS - Hong Kong arts hub project a battleground for world's top architects


FOCUS - Hong Kong arts hub project a battleground for world's top architects
by Mark McCord
Posted by Hello
- HONG KONG (AFX) - As seeks a spectacular new landmark to add to its famous skyline, the city has become a battleground where the world's greatest are striving to make their mark with a visionary arts and performance center.
American
and Argentinean were both in the southern Chinese enclave last week to marshal their forces in a bidding war for a project already designed, in terms of outline, by Britain's Lord . The three heavyweights, who between them have created some of the world's most striking modern structures, are keen not only for the riches the 40-hectare West Kowloon Cultural District will offer the winner, they want a piece of the prestige it is expected to.............................More on BattleGround!
(Source: iii.co.uk)

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