Walk DVRC Ltd.
International Design Competition
International Design Competition
What makes a healthier and more inclusive city?
How can we revive
Des Voeux Road Central?
Des Voeux Road Central?
So that it is more walkable
…and dynamic?
What are the possibilities?
Expanding public space
Harmonising pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Facilitating social interactions
Revitalising our heritage and culture
Creating a healthier and less polluted area
The Walk DVRC International Design Competition
is a way to imagine a more walkable, pedestrian environment on a 1.4 km stretch of Des Voeux Road Central in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central Business District. It is an idea‑based contest to re‑envision and re‑engage the street as quality public space.The Walk DVRC International Design Competition
Jurors
Nelson Chen
Professor of Practice and Director, CUHK School of Architecture Principal, Nelson Chen Architects ![]() |
Markus Shaw
Chairman, Walk DVRC Ltd. ![]() |
Nasrine Seraji
Professor, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong ![]() |
Edwin Heathcote
Architecture and Design Critic, Financial Times ![]() |
Oliver Wainwright
Architecture and Design Critic, The Guardian ![]() |
Martino Stierli
The Philip Johnson Chief Curator of Architecture and Design, The Museum of Modern Art ![]() |
Aric Chen
Former Lead Curator of Design and Architecture, M+ ![]() |
Eric Schuldenfrei
Head of Department and Associate Professor Faculty of Architecture The University of Hong Kong ![]() |
Alice Rawsthorn
Design Critic for the International New York Times ![]() |
The Walk DVRC International Design CompetitionJurors
Markus Shaw
Chairman, Walk DVRC Ltd.
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Nelson Chen
Professor of Practice and Director, CUHK School of Architecture
Principal, Nelson Chen Architects ![]() |
Nasrine Seraji
Professor, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong
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Edwin Heathcote
Architecture and Design Critic, Financial Times
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Oliver Wainwright
Architecture and Design Critic,The Guardian
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Martino Stierli
The Philip Johnson Chief Curator of Architecture and Design, The Museum of Modern Art
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Aric Chen
Former Lead Curator of Design and Architecture, M+
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Eric Schuldenfrei
Head of Department and Associate Professor
Faculty of Architecture The University of Hong Kong ![]() |
Alice Rawsthorn
Design Critic for the International New York Times
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The five shortlisted designs
Five Reimaginations of a Vibrant and More Walkable Pedestrian Environment
WINNER
High 5-in the Sky!
MLA+, Mobility in Chain, dmau (The Netherlands)
“Excellent integration with the trams and great appreciation of multi‑level pedestrian links.Good emphasis on placemaking and appreciate the connectivity to Connaught Road and Queen's Road Central.”