b'Head OfficesContents The ParkviewCourageCourageHong Kong Introduction 7 Group The Hong Kong Parkview Group Limited Asian Investments and Operations 1388 Tai Tam Reservoir RoadLuxury Sector 29 Introduction Hong Kong Natural Resources 43T. +852 2810 5511, F.+852 2810 0667 Maritime 51 www.hkparkviewgroup.comQ by Q. 59London Under Development 77 The Parkview Group is a conglomerate of privateBuilding companies owned by the Hwang family. Parkviews Parkview International London Plc roots lie in the Chyau Fwu Group, a pioneering con-Parkview House Design struction and development business founded in Tai- Blocks14 South Audley StreetMicha Weidmann Studio wan by Mr. C.S. Hwang in the 1950s.MayfairDirection Principally focused on major infrastructure pro-London W1K 1HNJane Withers Design Consultants jects, Chyau Fwu was a key player at the vanguard of United KingdomCopyTaiwans early development. As the company movedPlace often an off-centre location where design T: +44 (0) 20 7598 8899 Parkview International Plc. into property investment and development, Chyauis key to realising our vision for a new destination. F: +44 (0) 20 7598 8833 Chinese Translation Fwu cemented a reputation for high-end landmarkPeopleto be appreciated by a sophisticated Business Mandarin Ltd. projects that set new benchmarks for quality and in- international audience. French Translation novation.Purpose to make a difference through nurturingCcile Menon In the 1980s, the family expanded their base anda strong sense of community at the heart of ProjectsJapanese Translation investments to Hong Kong. At this time, they ac- our developments.Kumi Muraki, Business Mandarin Ltd. quired at Government auction a major new residen- what has been done before elsewhere.Principle to create unique projects that go beyond tial site for development. The Hong Kong Parkview projectwasanambitiousachievementwithato-China Photo credits tal investment of HK$4 billion. 20 years on it is stillwww.parkviewgreen.com Every effort has been made to identify and contactwidely recognised as the territorys most innovative www.primelineenergy.comthe copyright holders of the images published in thisand luxurious large-scale residential complex. The Sons book. Anyone having further information concern- In his lifetime, Mr. Hwang instilled a strong vision, Franceing copyright holders should contact Parkview In- and a set of values that remains at the heart of all our Le Beauvallonternational Plc. The following sources have grantedbusinesses. His tireless, uncompromising spirit and www.lebeauvallon.compermission to reproduce in this book:strict adherence to the highest building standards,Mr C S Hwang (19262005) has four sons in the family www.lebeauvallon.com/boatservice craftsmanship, materials and design research livesbusiness. They were all educated at boarding school p. 11 all photographs Jade Bell on. The driving force behind everything we do is ourin North Wales. Each of them went on to obtain de-SMCA pp. 1217 all images Chyau Fwu Development (S)core philosophy of creating and delivering landmarkgrees in different fields. George, Victor, Richard and www.universalmk1.comPte Ltd. destinations. Tony have degrees in Building Technology, Finance pp. 1825all photographs licensed by Beijing ChyauUnder the direction of four of Mr. Hwangs sons,and Economics, Civil Engineering and Banking re-SingaporeFwu Properties Co. Ltd the Parkview Group of today has diverse investmentsspectively.Parkview clat Singaporepp. 2627 Hong Kong Parkview Group Ltd. in Europe and Asia ranging from the exploration and www.parkvieweclat.compp. 2839 main image Le Beauvallon archive;production of oil and natural gas, top end residential inset left Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn atand hotel developments to cutting edge construction Taiwan Beauvallon, 1967, The Kobal Collection and materials research facilities. It has always been Hotel clatpp. 4041 main image Adam Wilson our firm belief that there should be no boundaries: www.eclathotels.com pp. 4247 istock/FauxCaster geographical, cultural or otherwise in business. The p. 48 main image Romain Gualdoni; above Captaindiversity of interests is only possible because the four www.holywellresources.com Ivan; below Fly Pictures St Tropez brothers have their own independent and individual p. 49 main image James Reeve; above James Reeve;responsibilities in addition to the family trust invest-below Captain Ivan ments. This has enabled the family to grow in differ-pp. 5055 James Reeve ent areas without losing the strength of the legacy of pp. 5871 all images Ron Arad Architects C. S Hwang, and the core value that he has instilled pp. 7273 all images Balmond Studio in them allthe perpetual quest for achievement pp. 7475 all images Keichi Tahara & Partners through endeavour and humility.pp. 7681 Ylang Investissements Hotelierspp. 8287 all images Niseko Photographypp. 8891 all images Keiichi Tahara & PartnersCo., Ltdp. 96 all images Jade BellSuccessSuccs6 7'