Christopher Lye

Christopher Lye, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in project and design management across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China, has established an impressive track record in projects spanning various sectors for State-owned Enterprises of China such as Haikou Jiangdong Administration Bureau and renowned developers including Swire, New World, Vanke, JoyCity, China Overseas, and Yanlord. His passion lies in retail street design and urban regeneration, exemplified by the completion of the highly acclaimed Suzhou Yanlord Cangjie, which was selected as the RIBA China Landmark 100, as well as the MIPIM Asia Awards winning projects including Zhuhai Hong Qi Sugar Factory Masterplan and Nanjing YiCheng West Wuhuali Retail Street. 

His integrated approach has not only enhanced the retail experience but also revitalized urban environments. His expertise extends beyond retail to encompass mixed-use and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects, leading to speaking engagements at prestigious conferences such as RIBA's ArchiTect City Forum in Design Shenzhen and the Mixed-use and Transit Oriented Development Conference in Singapore. 

Acknowledging his industry knowledge and accomplishments, Christopher has been nominated as a judge for the 2023 Frame Awards. 

He actively contributes to the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce's China Committee and was honored with an invitation to become a Fellow of the Asian College of Knowledge Management in 2017.