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Patrick Lau

b. 1944

Hong Kong architect and politician

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About Patrick Lau

Born 1944. Patrick Lau is a Chinese politician, architect and justice of the peace.

Patrick Lau Sau-shing is a Hong Kong architect, legislative councillor, educator and civil servant. He had been a representative on the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo) as a member for the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency, as well as a member of the Professional Forum party, between 2004 and 2012.

Between 1996 and 2000, he was head of the Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong.

Background Lau was a student of St Paul's College, Hong Kong. After going to Canada, he graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1969 and returned to Hong Kong to teach at the University of Hong Kong in 1973. He earned his Master of Business Administration in 1988. From 1996 to 2000, he served as the head of the Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong. He is a Fellow Member and Past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) as well as Honorary University Fellow, Honorary Professor and former Head/Professor of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong.

He is a designer for the following schools in Hong Kong: French International School Hong Kong International School West Island School

Affiliations Hong Kong Housing Authority

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Manitoba, La Salle College, St. Paul's College, University of Macau
Positions held
Justice of the peace, Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Awards
Silver Bauhinia Star
Also known as
Patrick Lau Sau-shing

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Patrick Lau's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick Lau?

Hong Kong architect and politician

When was Patrick Lau born?

Patrick Lau was born on 1 June 1944 in Macau.

What is Patrick Lau's occupation?

Patrick Lau is a politician, architect and justice of the peace.

What nationality is Patrick Lau?

Patrick Lau is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick Lau

· Wikidata: Q7146985

· DBpedia: Patrick Lau

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