Architect-designer Tim Li believes the best designs combine nature with architecture and bring out the cultural identity of the design. He is active in promoting Hong Kong art and culture through his role as chairman of art charity group Para/Site Art Space and as a museum advisory group member for the West Kowloon Cultural District Development.
Favourite architecture magazine
'Japanese Architecture. It features detailed documentation of architecture and design. And it
runs a design competition every year with interesting themes that stretch your imagination, such as the best design for urban leftover space. I remember one winner was Peter Wilson, who designed a space for hermits living under the bridge. I also like Domus. It features architecture and product design.'
Favourite living architect
'I.M. Pei and Tadao Ando. Pei's work has a kind of oriental timelessness. He excels in using space to highlight the harmony between man and nature. More importantly, he managed to persuade [ex-president Francois] Mitterrand to allow him to build the Louvre Pyramid despite all the voices of opposition in France. Ando is the architect of Japan. He exemplifies the philosophy of 'less is more'. He has the wisdom to keep humans and the environment in harmony.'
Favourite item at home