Father of Hong Kong Interior Design: Kwok Man On

Author: Tang Wanling
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Gao Wen'an, the protagonist of the book "The Father of Hong Kong Interior Design," is renowned in Hong Kong, not only as a famous designer but also as a public figure who frequently appears on television. Recently, he has become a model for Toyota's advertisements. At the age of 50, Gao Wen'an spent 36 months under the guidance of a professional coach practicing fitness. At 53, he shot a personal photo album, which caused a sensation in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Over nearly 30 years of his design career, Gao Wen'an has designed over 1,000 interior design projects and is hailed as the "Father of Hong Kong Interior Design." Gao Wen'an Profile: Born in 1943 in Shanghai, China; Graduated from Pei Qiao Middle School in 1961; Graduated with first-class honors from the University of Melbourne in Australia in 1969, receiving the Design Excellence Award of the Department of Architecture and the PICTONHOPKINSAWARD. In 1976, he founded Gao Wen'an Design Limited, focusing on interior design work to this day. In 1990, he established overseas branches in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and other locations. Professional Qualifications: Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Senior Member of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Registered Architect in Hong Kong.