Szeto Wai
Szeto Wai, CBE, JP (Chinese: 司徒惠; 10 April 1913 – 24 July 1991) was a Hong Kong engineer and architect. He was responsible for the design and construction of many buildings of the Chinese University of Hong Kong when he was the university architect from 1963 to 1978, and became known as the "constructor of the CUHK".[1] He was also an unofficial member of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council.[2]
Szeto Wai | |
|---|---|
司徒惠 | |
| Unofficial Member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong | |
| In office 1 July 1972 – 1976 | |
| Appointed by | Sir Murray MacLehose |
| Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong | |
| In office 19 August 1964 – 19 June 1974 | |
| Appointed by | Sir David Trench |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1913 Kwantung, Republic of China |
| Died | 24 July 1991 (aged 78) Paris, France |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | St. Paul's College, Hong Kong St. John's University, Shanghai |
| Occupation | Engineer and architect |
Retirement, death and personal life
Szeto Wai resided in New York City after his retirement in 1987.[1] He died on 24 July 1991 in Paris, France.[3]
References
- "中文大學的建造者司徒惠". Ming Pao. 1985.
- "90th Congregation (1975) - The Hon SZETO Wai - C.B.E., BSc, CEng., F.I.C.E., F.I.S.tructE., F.A.S.C.E., M.I.M.echE". The University of Hong Kong.
- "訃告". 中大通訊第21期: 12. 1991.
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