José Lei
José Lei, ISO (aka Lei Ming-kan, 30 October 1930 – 23 February 2023) was an architect and sports shooter. He was Director of the Hong Kong Architectural Services Department, and before that Chief Architect at the former Public Works Department. His designs include the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
Also recorded as José Lei Meng-can
José Lei
- Name
- José Lei
- Born
- 30 October 1930
- Birthplace
- Portuguese Macau
- Died
- 23 February 2023
- Place of death
- Hong Kong
- Nationality
- People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- architect · athlete
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José Lei, ISO (aka Lei Ming-kan, 30 October 1930 – 23 February 2023) was an architect and sports shooter. He was Director of the Hong Kong Architectural Services Department, and before that Chief Architect at the former Public Works Department. His designs include the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
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He retired from public service in 1991. While on the Hong Kong shooting team, he competed in two events at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He also competed at the 1966, 1970 and 1974 Asian Games. In 1989, Lei was made Companion of the Imperial Service Order.
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• Name — José Lei • Born — 30 October 1930 • Birthplace — Portuguese Macau • Died — 23 February 2023 • Place of death — Hong Kong
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- 1.José Lei
- 2.Hong Kong Architect and Contractor, Volume 21. 19. 1991.
- 3.Public servants can also do well in West Kowloon [English translation]. paper.hket.com.
- 4.José Lei. Sports Reference.
- 5.Hong Kong Delegation. Hong Kong Olympic Committee.
- 6.Full list of Queen's Birthday Honours for Hongkong. South China Morning Post. 4. 17 June 1989.
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