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Szeto Wai

Szeto Wai, CBE, JP (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". He was also an unofficial member of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council.

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Szeto Wai

香港大學-柏立基學院 Robert Black College, University of Hong Kong

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Name
Szeto Wai
Born
10 April 1913
Birthplace
Kwantung, Republic of China
Died
24 July 1991
Place of death
Paris, France
Occupation
Engineer and architect
Nationality
British Hong Kong.
Education
St. John's University and St. Paul's College.
Honours
Commander of the Order of the British Empire, honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong and honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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Szeto Wai, CBE, JP (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". He was also an unofficial member of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council.

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