Chris Wong

Chris Wong is a Tutor (MAAU Studio) and Associate Director of Placemaking at Mace Consult, affiliated with the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) at Manchester Metropolitan University. With 16 years of experience as an Urban Designer and Registered Architect, he has led large-scale masterplans and regeneration projects across the UK, China, and Hong Kong. His expertise includes strategic urban planning, mixed-use developments, and policy-aligned design frameworks.

Chris holds an AA Diploma from the Architectural Association in London, alongside professional qualifications including ARB, RIBA, and LEED GA. He serves as an urban design advisor to local authorities like Telford & Wrekin and Gateshead Council. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, he contributes to global urbanism discourse through collaborations like the CPU Lab, which explores cities and complexity.

His research and teaching focus on adaptive urban strategies, sustainable placemaking, and the intersection of global and local urban practices. He actively engages with academic initiatives such as MSA LIVE and URBED+, fostering innovation in architecture and urbanism.