Reimagining Urban Spaces: The Vision Behind Kai Tak Sports Park with Ismael Merchan

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the last meeting of the week

Fernando Mendez

49 episodes

5 days ago

Hi, I’m Fernando Mendez, a design industry executive in Hong Kong. Every week, I meet with clients and colleagues to drive business—but once a week, I focus entirely on people, their creative projects, and the stories behind them. On this podcast, I dive into architecture, interior design, and innovative design projects, sharing insights from conversations with leading design professionals. If you love design, creativity, and learning from real-world projects, this podcast is for you.

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Reimagining Urban Spaces: The Vision Behind Kai Tak Sports Park with Ismael Merchan

the last meeting of the week

1 hour 10 minutes 54 seconds

7 months ago

Reimagining Urban Spaces: The Vision Behind Kai Tak Sports Park with Ismael Merchan

In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of the Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong’s latest landmark, with Ismael Merchan, Senior Associate at Populous. As one of the pivotal figures behind this monumental project, Ismael shares the vision and challenges of crafting Asia’s premier sports and entertainment complex.

We discuss how Kai Tak Sports Park is set to redefine Hong Kong's urban landscape, blending the latest in architectural innovation with cultural integration, and learn about the project's inception, the exquisite fusion of sport and entertainment, and the strategic design choices that make it a 24/7 vibrant destination. Merchan also shares the challenges of constructing such a massive urban oasis, and how it aims to bring Hong Kong back onto the map for global events.