| About Us

A team of passionate and experienced professionals
who share a deep commitment to design excellence

| Our Story

Crafting Spaces, Shaping Perspectives.

Our projects are not just about creating buildings; they are about building communities. We actively engage with the communities we serve, seeking input and feedback to ensure that our designs reflect the diverse perspectives and needs of those they serve.

Guiding Principles

We believe that design has the power to go beyond aesthetics and contribute to a better future.

Beyond Aesthetics

We begin each project by gaining a deep understanding of our client’s needs, objectives, and aspirations.

Our Focus: New and Old

architecture is an act of communication, a bridge across various generations regardless of their background, an action to engage people.

Topologies

Topology explores the spatial relationships and connections within a design, allowing us to uncover opportunities to create dynamic environments that facilitate diverse interactions and experiences.

Step by Step Methodology

Together with owners, we develop a common goal and common ground for discussion amongst collaborators in order to bring the most benefit to the project in the most efficient way as to capitalise the most from the teams.

| Our Journey

Our Journey

Aravia Design was established
2015
Various SMEs finesse and branding in HKSAR and China
2016
Commercial consultant to CRCC after winning TOD project in Jinan, CN
2017
Venice Biennale; TOD projects in Bangkok; Luxembourg airport
against BIG and Snøhetta
2018
WAF Winner in Amsterdam IDA Winners Architectural Review Long-listed
2019
5 Construction in China; completed 7 masterplanning projects; completed 17 world-wide recognised awards in 5 years;
20 research projects completed; 30 interior projects completed
2021 to Now
| Founder

Kan Chan

Ever since founding Aravia Design in 2015, Kan Chan (陳正芹) assumed the role of Design Director and led a team of specialists to complete over 30 projects worldwide. Kan is currently a chartered member of RIBA, and a HKIA associate member. He is one of very few architects in Asia that has been nominated at the WAF and won the prestigious WAFX Award (2019).

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Kan Chan

Founder

Ever since founding Aravia Design in 2015, Kan Chan （陳正芹）assumed the role of Design Director and led a team of specialists to complete over 30 projects worldwide. Kan is currently a chartered member of RIBA, and a HKIA associate member. He is one of very few architects in Asia that has been nominated at the WAF and won the prestigious WAFX Award (2019).

Apart from professional practice, Kan Chan has taught architecture design at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The City University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on architecture as an agency in the making of public realm, and his thesis in 2013 had been nominated for the RIBA President’s Medal. You may have heard of Kan Chan from fields outside of architecture as he is an active participant in public services. He is the current president of Lions Club of Braemer Hill Hong Kong and a professional advisor for CRCC.

| Engagement

Crafting Meaningful Environments

From RIBA to Venice Biennale

From RIBA to Venice Biennale