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Cecil Balmond
PhD Dsc Msc Bsc(Eng) FRIBA FRAE FIED DIC MIStructE CEng, OBE, CEO of Balmond StudioCecil Balmond OBE, is widely considered to be one of the most significant creators of his generation. An internationally renowned artist, designer and engineer, Balmond transcends the conventional boundaries of discipline - working in the crossover between art and science. In this dynamic area, he has re-invented the very concept of space, transforming the meaning of geometry, form and structure.
Balmond’s design approach engages inner organisational systems - a process based on rigorous research. Balmond has spent over 40 years investigating the relationship between form and the very roots of order at the core of life.
This scientific methodology allows Balmond to create alternate theoretical models and negotiate new emergent forms by experimentation.
Before setting up Balmond Studio in 2011, Balmond was Deputy Chairman of Arup. He was also Chairman of Arup’s European Building Division, and ran the critically acclaimed design group, AGU (Advanced Geometry Unit). His pioneering work with the AGU, and collaborations with internationally-renowned architects, brought Balmond's unique design philosophy to the global stage.
Balmond has also taught at some of the world’s most influential design and architectural institutions. He was formerly the Paul Philippe Cret Chair (2005 to 2015) at Penn Design, University of Pennsylvania, where he founded the Non-Linear Systems Organization (NSO) and remains a part of the associated faculty as Professor of Architecture. He has also been Visiting Saarinen Professor at Yale University School of Architecture, 1997- 2002; Professor at LSE Urban Cities Programme, 2002-2004; and Visiting Kenzo Tange critic, Harvard Graduate School of Architecture, 2000.He is the recipient of many awards including: Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Architecture (2016); Officer of the Order of the British Empire for Services to Architecture (2015); the IED Gerald Frewer Memorial Trophy (2011); the Sir Banister Fletcher Prize for best book on architecture in 2005 awarded to Informal (2005); the RIBA Jencks Award for theory and practice in architecture (2003); and the Gengo Matsui prize for the Serpentine pavilion designed with Toyo Ito (2002). Snow Words, a light sculpture created for Anchorage, Alaska was heralded one of the top 50 public artworks in America in 2013 by the Americans for the Arts, Public Art Network Year in Review.
Patrick E. Condon
Regional Design & Technical Director – Asia Pacific of Dragages Hong Kong LtdPatrick Condon AIA HKIA is an experienced design manager with broad international development knowledge having overseen multi-discipline design teams on a range of mega-projects. He has led design teams on some of the most iconic buildings in Asia. Accustomed to managing effective and efficient communication among a large number of stakeholders, Patrick’s core skill is guiding projects from design vision to completed project. He brings a wide range of experience having worked as an architect, design and build contractor, client advisor and client. He is a registered architect in both the USA and Hong Kong. Having worked with renowned architects such as Herzog and de Meuron on the Beijing Olympic Stadium and Moshe Safdie on Marina Bay Sands, Patrick is passionate about bringing iconic, landmark projects to life while also maintaining a focus on the practicalities required for end-users and regulatory authorities. His areas of special interest include modular construction, stadia and sports facilities, security, crowd safety and fire engineering.
Stephen Purvis
Head of Real Estate at Yoma Strategic Holdings LtdStephen Purvis is the Head of Yoma Land, a single entity consolidating real estate assets and development business of YSH, FMI (listed conglomerate on Yangon stock exchange) and the Serge Pun & Associates. His experience covers more than 30 years in the real estate development including substantial mixed-use city centre projects in emerging and developed markets. Stephen is based in Yangon where he also retains the role of GM of the Meeyahta Development Ltd (shareholders being YSH, FMI, Mitsubishi Corp, Mitsubishi Estates, IFC and ADB) which is developing the Yoma Central Project.
Hugo Slade
Founder and Managing Director of Slade Property ServicesThe founder and Managing Director of Slade Property Services has been working in Real Estate since 2005. Hugo was the first member of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) to set up operations in Myanmar in August 2013. Since then, SPS has grown into a reconizable brand with a significant percentage of market share.
Hugo’s experience has focused on the following professional services: Market Research, Development Consultancy and Valuations.
Peter Crowhurst
Chief Executive Officer at British Chamber of Commerce MyanmarPeter Crowhurst is the Chief Executive Officer of the British Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, appointed by the Board of Directors to the role in December 2018.
Peter has a wealth of experience, having spent the past thirty years working in Asian Markets. Initially Peter worked in Hospitality at General Manager level, in Hong Kong and China, but moved on into Real Estate, becoming an Asset and Investment Manager with ING. In this role he supported real estate development and investment projects in China and Taiwan. During his time in with ING and latterly CBRE Global Investors, Peter was responsible for portfolios in Taiwan and Singapore, with assets in excess of USD 650 Million.
Peter’s relocation to Myanmar was orchestrated through Yoma Strategic Holdings, whom he joined in 2013 when based in Singapore. Peter moved to Myanmar full time in 2014 as Head of Real Estate Asset Management at Yoma Strategic.
While at the Chamber Peter aims to support British business, together with the UK Government Department of International Trade, bringing investment and trade opportunities to Myanmar. Peter will also focus on developing initiatives, alongside the Chamber team, for bi lateral trade from Myanmar to the United Kingdom. One of the top objectives of such initiatives is job creation and benefits for Myanmar citizens.
Peter was part of the founding team that established the British Chamber of Commerce and has served on the board for the last five years since its inception.