Ting Fun Li

Accomplished Registered Architect (HKIA) with over 16 years of comprehensive experience in prime residential development and ultra luxury property portfolios. Proven track record in managing end-to-end project lifecycles from feasibility, land acquisition, design and project coordination, BD submission, statutory approvals, and site delivery.

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Associate Senior Manager - Projects at HKR International Limited (2021-08 – Present)

Key Luxury & Residential Projects: Villa Lucca, Tai Po: New development of 34 luxury houses & 14 towers (Basement carpark, podium, tower BF/GF lobbies, landscape & signage); Discovery Bay North, Lantau: New luxury development of 9 houses, 22 towers, and sales hall, include Chairman Simplex unit; Yau Yat Street, Kowloon: Single residential tower redevelopment

• Project Administration & Design Direction: Establish comprehensive design briefs and technical specifications with international and local consultants, ensuring direct alignment with marketing positioning, target budgets, and development milestones.
• Milestone & Schedule Management: Drive project progress across critical phases, including superstructure construction, fitting out construction, Sales and marketing coordination and handover to Property Management
• Consultant Management & Quality Control: Guide and monitor consultant outputs, review design, material submissions, construction details, and value engineering solutions to safeguard build quality while optimizing construction costs.
• Statutory Approvals & Site Supervision: Resolve complex Building Department (BD) and government authority submissions problem. Lead regular site coordination meetings to resolve construction details and keep site progress on track.
• Marketing & JV Alignment: Collaborate closely with Joint Venture partners and Sales & Marketing teams on international award applications, sales gallery/models, renderings, brochure, leaflet, booklet, video preparation, and live sales launch events.
• Feasibility & Product R&D: Conduct acquisition feasibility studies, Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) study, and layout / products / technology R&D to introduce unique 'wow' architectural features.

Senior Architect at Wheelock Properties (HK) Limited (2011-02 – 2021-08)

Key Ultra-Luxury Residential Projects: Chairman House: 18 Shek O Road (2 storey single luxury house); The Ultra-luxury Peak Portfolio: Mount Nicholson (19 house estates and 4 residential towers), 1 Plantation Road (20 houses), 11 Plantation Road (7 houses), 77 Peak Road (8 houses), Mansfield Road (4 houses & 4 towers), 18 Shek O Road (single luxury house), 31-33 Strawberry Hill (renovation); Lung Cheung Road, Kowloon: New residential development of 5 luxury towers

• End-to-End Design Architecture: Led design execution and site administration for Hong Kong's most prestigious ultra-luxury residential portfolios from inception to handover.
• Consultant & Contractor Governance: Managed top-tier international design consultants (RAMSA, THREE'S ARCHITECTS, PDP LONDON, AIDLIN DARLING, RAMSI, DAVID COLLINS, YABU, CHAMPALIMAUD, JLD, TALLY, OLIN, HOLLANDER) and local engineering consultants. Approved shop drawings, material samples, and Specialist Contractor (NSC/DSC) submissions.
• Regulatory Resolution: Interface with consultants, BD, Lands Department, and fire services authorities to navigate submission obstacles and streamline approval processes.
• Design R&D & Product Innovation: Spearheaded spatial optimization, façade detail innovation, and high-end residential interior layout and landscape enhancements.

Architectural Graduate at Aedas Limited (2008-05 – 2010-02)

Hong Kong & China Commercial Projects: Contributed to landmark architectural developments including Banking Tower at 3 Connaught Road Central, Shun Tak Center A&A works, Sincere Insurance Building renovation, and AIG Tower in Foshan.

• Design Execution: Prepared presentation graphics, statutory submission drawings, and multidisciplinary consultant coordination.

Architectural Assistant at Wharf Estates China Limited (2005-09 – 2008-04)

Mainland China Mega-Projects: Handled design feasibility and coordination for large-scale developments including Wheelock Square (Shanghai), Times Square renovations (Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Dalian), Wellington Garden, Jing An Garden, and Suzhou Industrial Park Lot 33.

• Design & Presentation: Produced physical study models, detailed presentation graphics, and design packages for senior leadership and municipal review.

Project Assistant at Fantasy Creative International & Kei Yip Construction (2004-10 – 2005-08)

• Project Coordination: Managed design and contractor site supervision for luxury residential fit-outs (Island Resort, Belair Monte, Chuang's on the Park), commercial offices (AIG Tower, Millennium City 5), and graphic design collateral.

Architectural Assistant / Project Assistant at Bean Ltd & L&N Consultant Ltd (2003-09 – 2004-09)

• Architectural Support: Executed site measurements, study models, and design coordination for ASD public works (toilets, Central Post Office, Tung Chung Public Library), private residences, and primary school projects.

Master of Architecture in Architecture – University of Sydney (2009-09 – 2010-06)

Bachelor of Built Environment in Architectural Studies – Queensland University of Technology (2003-09 – 2005-06)