About Szeto Wai
Lived 1913 – 1991 (aged 78). Szeto Wai was a painter, architect and justice of the peace.
Szeto Wai, CBE, JP (; 10 April 1913 – 24 July 1991) was a Hong Kong engineer and architect. He was responsible for the design and construction of many buildings of the Chinese University of Hong Kong when he was the university architect from 1963 to 1978, and became known as the "constructor of the CUHK". He was also an unofficial member of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council.
Retirement, death and personal life Szeto Wai resided in New York City after his retirement in 1987.
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Who was Szeto Wai?
Hong Kong engineer and architect (1913-1991)
When was Szeto Wai born?
Szeto Wai was born on 10 April 1913 in Kwantung Leased Territory.
When did Szeto Wai die?
Szeto Wai died on 24 July 1991 in Paris.
What was Szeto Wai's occupation?
Szeto Wai was a painter, architect and justice of the peace.
What nationality was Szeto Wai?
Szeto Wai's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.
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