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William Lim
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Established in 1992, CL3 Architects Ltd. (CL3) is an internationally renowned architectural and interior design studio based in Hong Kong with regional offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Led by Founder and Managing Director William Lim, CL3 is one of the most in-demand studios in the region.
With a 60-person-strong team of dedicated professionals, CL3 works on a wide spectrum of architectural and interior projects specializing in hotels, restaurants, residential club houses, offices, retail, and art installation design.
CL3 emphasizes the interaction between individuals and spaces. We treat every project as a unique challenge and pay attention to every single detail – from the design of architecture to interior detailing, to creating human-oriented and quality design with artistic value. Over the years, we have won wide acclaim and maintained a high level of satisfaction from repeat clients. Our clients include Henderson Land Development Company Limited, Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited, CapitaLand Ltd., China Resources Group, China Overseas Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Tourism Board, InterContinential Hotels Group, Kerry Properties, Marco Polo Hotel Group, Marina Bay Sands Corp., Marriott International, Mitsui Garden Hotels, New World Development, R&F Properties, Shangri-La Group, Sino Group, Swire Properties, Vanke Group, Yanlord Land etc.
CL3 has received over 190 international and regional design awards and accolades. Our recent projects, The Park Lane Hong Kong, A Pullman Hotel was given the Merit Award for interiors and The Hemispheres, was given the Merit Award for architecture by The American Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Chapter 2016. The Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo, was the Winner by iF Design Award 2016, Merit for Interior Architecture of The American Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Chapter 2015, Winner in the hotels category of IIDA best of Asia Pacific Design Awards and Silver sub-category Winner of Commercial, Professional in international Design Competition US 2014. Another recent residential project, Hainan Resort Villa was awarded Best Design for Ecological Villa Space in the Invitational Tournament International Ecology Design Award 2015 and Merit Award for architecture in The American Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Chapter 2014.
Biography
William Lim, Founder and Managing Director
As Founder and Managing Director of CL3 Architects Ltd. (CL3), William Lim brings over 20 years of experience to his projects. An acclaimed architect and artist, William graduated from Cornell University and has spent the past two decades at the forefront of architecture, culture and art.
With a keen appreciation of humanities and art, William’s designs are distinctive and contemporary. “Architects have a social obligation to improve urban environments,” explains William. “Architecture is about people. I always feel that architects are only doing part of the job—the rest is really shaped by the occupant using the space. We treat every project as a unique challenge and pay attention to every single detail – from the architecture to the interior detailing-- to create human-oriented and quality designs with artistic value.”.
Since founding CL3 in 1992, William has established a notable presence on the global design scene. The studio’s diverse, award-winning portfolio includes architectural and interior projects for hotels, restaurants, retail, corporate, residences and art installation design.
William is also active in the art space with a focus on public art. Throughout his career he has held several solo exhibitions showcasing his public art installations, most notably the Lantern Wonderland 2003 & 2011, Venice Biennale’s International Architectural Exhibition in 2006 & 2010, as well as Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture in 2007 and 2009. His works have been exhibited in Hong Kong, Chengdu, the United States and Holland. More recently, his signature piece, “West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre”, was awarded the Grand Award and Special Award for Culture in Design for Asia Award in 2013.
Committed to promoting culture and education, William is currently the Advisory Council Member of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning at Cornell University and a Member on the Asia Pacific Acquisition Committee for Tate. Closer to home, he is also among the Gallery Advisory Committee Members for The Asia Society Hong Kong Center and Museum Expert Advisers for the Hong Kong Museum.
William Lim
Profile
Established in 1992, CL3 Architects Ltd. (CL3) is an internationally renowned architectural and interior design studio based in Hong Kong with regional offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Led by Founder and Managing Director William Lim, CL3 is one of the most in-demand studios in the region.
With a 60-person-strong team of dedicated professionals, CL3 works on a wide spectrum of architectural and interior projects specializing in hotels, restaurants, residential club houses, offices, retail, and art installation design.
CL3 emphasizes the interaction between individuals and spaces. We treat every project as a unique challenge and pay attention to every single detail – from the design of architecture to interior detailing, to creating human-oriented and quality design with artistic value. Over the years, we have won wide acclaim and maintained a high level of satisfaction from repeat clients. Our clients include Henderson Land Development Company Limited, Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited, CapitaLand Ltd., China Resources Group, China Overseas Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Tourism Board, InterContinential Hotels Group, Kerry Properties, Marco Polo Hotel Group, Marina Bay Sands Corp., Marriott International, Mitsui Garden Hotels, New World Development, R&F Properties, Shangri-La Group, Sino Group, Swire Properties, Vanke Group, Yanlord Land etc.
CL3 has received over 190 international and regional design awards and accolades. Our recent projects, The Park Lane Hong Kong, A Pullman Hotel was given the Merit Award for interiors and The Hemispheres, was given the Merit Award for architecture by The American Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Chapter 2016. The Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo, was the Winner by iF Design Award 2016, Merit for Interior Architecture of The American Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Chapter 2015, Winner in the hotels category of IIDA best of Asia Pacific Design Awards and Silver sub-category Winner of Commercial, Professional in international Design Competition US 2014. Another recent residential project, Hainan Resort Villa was awarded Best Design for Ecological Villa Space in the Invitational Tournament International Ecology Design Award 2015 and Merit Award for architecture in The American Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Chapter 2014.
Biography
William Lim, Founder and Managing Director
As Founder and Managing Director of CL3 Architects Ltd. (CL3), William Lim brings over 20 years of experience to his projects. An acclaimed architect and artist, William graduated from Cornell University and has spent the past two decades at the forefront of architecture, culture and art.
With a keen appreciation of humanities and art, William’s designs are distinctive and contemporary. “Architects have a social obligation to improve urban environments,” explains William. “Architecture is about people. I always feel that architects are only doing part of the job—the rest is really shaped by the occupant using the space. We treat every project as a unique challenge and pay attention to every single detail – from the architecture to the interior detailing-- to create human-oriented and quality designs with artistic value.”.
Since founding CL3 in 1992, William has established a notable presence on the global design scene. The studio’s diverse, award-winning portfolio includes architectural and interior projects for hotels, restaurants, retail, corporate, residences and art installation design.
William is also active in the art space with a focus on public art. Throughout his career he has held several solo exhibitions showcasing his public art installations, most notably the Lantern Wonderland 2003 & 2011, Venice Biennale’s International Architectural Exhibition in 2006 & 2010, as well as Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture in 2007 and 2009. His works have been exhibited in Hong Kong, Chengdu, the United States and Holland. More recently, his signature piece, “West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre”, was awarded the Grand Award and Special Award for Culture in Design for Asia Award in 2013.
Committed to promoting culture and education, William is currently the Advisory Council Member of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning at Cornell University and a Member on the Asia Pacific Acquisition Committee for Tate. Closer to home, he is also among the Gallery Advisory Committee Members for The Asia Society Hong Kong Center and Museum Expert Advisers for the Hong Kong Museum.
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