Hong Kong and Asia
The University of Hong Kong
In 2018 Darren McLean became an Adjunct Assistant Professor teaching on the University of Hong Kong's Architecture department's Architecture Conservation Programme (ACP) responsible for:
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Changes to the course content
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Selection of guest speakers and lecturers
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Selection of locations for site visit
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Hands-on demonstrations of traditional techniques and use of materials
Hong Kong CPD
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HKICON: Restoration and Repair of Wooden Architecture on Kizhi Island, Russia
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HKICON: Repairing Heritage Buildings in HK: Conservation Techniques and Maintenance Training
Myanmar
Much of 2017 was spent teaching in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma) for organisations responsible for the care of Yangon's amazing collection of historic buildings, of which many are at risk from the rush to develop the city.
Responsibilities to demonstrate and teach:
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Traditional masonry techniques and repair
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Repair of Victorian Geometric floors
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Work with local contractors who were tasked with the repair of the Yangon Parliament