“The Art of Movement” explores design within the dynamics of city life, urbanism and promotes walking, exploring, and being inspired by the cityscape and natural topography of the iconic Victoria Peak and urbanism of Hong Kong and a long-term research commitment on the architectural legacies of Central’s architecture of the 1980s as a starting point of discovery. Our vision is to sustain, transform and grow the non-profit organization Design Trust’s innovative platform as a public place learning lab, where the city and nature of Hong Kong is an outdoor museum, that integrates heritage, sustainability initiatives and Design Innovation to benefit the larger community in diverse, inclusive and dynamic ways.
With the powerful transformation of The Peak Tramway’s 6th edition innovation, as an anchoring point to link this year’s show, the remarkable and timeless uniqueness of the HSBC Main Building designed by Lord Norman Foster, that will be 40 years old this April 2026, that officially opened on 7th of April 1986, is seminal to this journey, where architectural heritage narratives of Central district building’s innovation and placemaking come alive. From City Hall, the Statue Square, St. Johns Building to The Peak Tower – these architectural gems are inspirational, moving and uplift narratives and oral histories, stemming from creative forces at play, hidden stories to architectural details. This exhibition and public programme restore our belief in how great architecture, creative public space making, and the natural topography of Hong Kong can be a shared public asset to further our intergenerational learning and educational platforms for the community to be inspired by. We welcome you to explore together our collective purpose of how design and architecture shape culture, and the culture of architecture and generous patronage shape our city.
Marisa Yiu
Co-Founder, Lead Curator, Design Trust
March, 2026
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust "The Art of Movement" - Exhibition
Design Trust Architectural Archive Research Prototype 2026
Design Trust Architectural Archive Research Prototype 2026
Transportation Guide
Opening Date and Hours
Friday March 27th – Sunday April 12th, 2026
Opens Tuesday – Sunday,
11am – 6pm (closed on Mondays)
Venue
GF & 11F, St. John’s Building, Central
33 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
Please refer to website for more details.
By public transportation:
Central Station, Exit F, 10mins walk
Admiralty Station, Exit C1, 14 mins walk through elevated walkway
By car/taxi:
33 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
Event Timetable
Exhibition Public Opening Ceremony
Friday March 27th
With Special Guests:
Ms. Nora Leung, Mr. Donald Choi, Mr. Cole Roskam,
Ms. Florence Chan, Ms. Carmen Ng
Special Guided Tour in English
Saturdays, March 28th, April 4th & 11th
2:30pm – 4:30pm
April 4th - English tour led by Design Trust grantee Don Hong, with Lead Curator Marisa Yiu's sharing on the exhibition at 3:30pm
April 11th - English tour led by M+/ Design Trust research fellow Helen Fan Lok Yi
Sign up for Weekend Guided Tours here
Special Guided Tour in Chinese
Sundays, March 29th, April 5th & 12th
2:30pm – 4:30pm
April 5th - Cantonese tour led by Design Trust grantee Charles Lai
April 12th - Mandarin tour led by Design Trust Head of Programmes/Associate Curator Zheng Zhou, with Lead Curator Marisa Yiu's sharing on the exhibition at 3:30pm
Sign up for Weekend Guided Tours here
Hong Kong Architectural Legacy Symposium
By Design Trust
Supported by HSBC
Thursday, April 9th
9:30am – 1:00pm
With Special Guest of Honour Lord Norman Foster
Convened and moderated by Marisa Yiu
On the occasion of 40th anniversary of HSBC Main Building
designed by Lord Norman Foster, Foster + Partners.
*Invite-only event at HSBC Main Building
Design Trust Sketchalogues 2026
Finissage programme of “The Art of Movement”
Friday, April 10th, 2026
5:00 - 6:00pm | 11F, St. John's Building
Design Trust Sketchalogues 2026: "The Art of Movement" sharing
6:00 - 7:30pm | The Murray
Sharing at the Murray followed by Design Trust Exhibition 2026 Finissage Reception
Partnership with the Murray & Bollinger in support of Design Trust.
Registration required. Limited capacity and confirmation emails will be sent upon successful registration.
Acknowledgements
Lead Organiser
Lead Curator: Marisa Yiu (Co-Founder/ Executive Director)
Participating Artists, Architects, Designers and Photographers:
Wilson Shieh, William Lim, Emily Allchurch, Orange Terry, Lu Xinjian, Didi Ng, Dylan Kwok, Dony Cheng, Henry Steiner, Ma Yansong, Xie Lei, Frog King, Pongyu Wai, Tony Tam, Austin Bell, Walter Koditek, Ian Lambot, Keith Macgregor, Michael Wolf, Kevin Mak, Gary Ng, Eason Tsang, Song Hyeong-Noh, Agnese Guido, Carmen Ng.
Special thanks to
Lord Norman Foster, Colin Ward, Katy Harris, Richard Dilworth; Penelope Seidler, Nora Leung, James Lewis, Benjamin Vuchot, Ming Chen, Denis Brunet, Veronique Geiger, Jasmine Yu, Eric Cheng, Sam Wong, Kamsen Lau, Jonathan Cheung, Ivan Pun, Denise Lau, Desiree Au, Alia Al-Senussi, Margaret Steiner & Henry Steiner, Laura Cheung, Agnes Lew, Sharon Mahgani, Elaine Choi, Jenny Suen, Wilson Shieh and Tim Yu, JPS Gallery, Sam Hui & Ryan Hui, David Liao, Cheuk Shum, Anna Patricia Chua, Kristie Cheung, Marc Cansier, Angela Liu, Georgina Hilton, Donald Choi, Art Basel Hong Kong, Angelle Siyang-Le, Kiri Sinclair,Beatrice Remy, Sean Wu; Design Trust Board, 2026 Trustee council: Victor Lo, Yama Chan, Joanne Chow, Vanessa Cheung, Angelina Kwan, Stephanie Lo, Charmaine Ho, Dmitri Potishko, Heidi Ho, Douglas Wu, Ekachai Jiaravanont, John C. Lee, Laura Cheung; International Advisory Council, and Greater Bay Area Design Council.
Research Archives and Advisory: Prof. Cole Roskam (Academic Advisor), Tin Pui (HSBC Archives), Kitty But (Hong Kong Land Corporate Archives), Foster + Partners Team, Penelope Seidler and Polly Seidler, Nora Leung, Henry Steiner, John Wu, Hardy Lok, Anthony Ng, Aric Chen and Zaha Hadid Foundation.
Special thanks for the creative loaning of the works for Design Trust Exhibition 2026 from: John Wu, Jennifer Cheng, Donald Choi, Delphine Canard-Moreau, Hayley Zhang, Denise Lau, Sharon Maghnagi, formalighting, Ivan Pun, Wendy Lee, Alia Al-Senussi, Janana Suleymanli Pasha, Yama Chan, Michelle Vickers, Jessica Tseng, Mike Ling, Angelina Kwan, Kamsen Lau, Cristian Albu, and generous supporters who wish to remain anonymous.
Charity Benefit Event Supporting Partners: The Peninsula Hotels’ “Art in Resonance”, The Peak Tramways Company.
Gold Sponsors: formalighting, Prada.
Curatorial & Exhibition Team:
Marisa Yiu (Co-Founder, Lead Curator/ Executive Director)
Zheng Zhou (Head of Programmes/ Associate Curator)
Yubi Leung (Graphics and Coordination); Support Team: Roanne Lo (Community Manager).
Highlights of Design Trust grantees’ research from: Raymond Fung, Su Chang, Charles Lai, Alex Yuen.