- Tao Ho
Tao Ho (何弢) is an architect from
Hong Kong .Dr. Ho was born in
Shanghai . He graduated fromWilliams College and then studied architecture atHarvard University and worked as a personal assistant to theBauhaus founderWalter Gropius . He has been teaching and practising in Hong Kong since1964 . He designed theHong Kong Arts Centre in1977 .In
February 1997 , Dr. Ho was awarded the prestigious Crystal Award by theWorld Economic Forum inDavos, Switzerland , honouring him as a leading international artist and architect and for his contribution in bridging the cultures of the East and the West.A hanging piece created by Dr. Ho, entitled "Synergy of Dynamic Energy" is presented at the West Hall area of the
Hong Kong International Airport 's passenger terminal. He also designed the Bauhina emblem and the flag of theHong Kong Special Administrative Region .In
2002 , Dr. Ho suffered astroke and has yet to fully recover.External links
* [http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/aboutus/pr_img/pr19971020.pdf A press release of the Airport Authority, Hong Kong]
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