Jethro Hon
Design and
Project Strategist
An inspiring vision deserves a buildable reality. And the distance between vision and reality is where projects are defined.
For complex projects, the focus is on a strategic framework that safeguards the vision and drives targeted innovation. A foresighted method manages risk and transforms challenges into opportunities and long-term successes.
A unique perspective—forged over two decades in construction—merges hands-on client development, digital design with R&D insight to identify where strategic invention creates optimal value.
Let’s discuss how to transform the challenges of your next project into a lasting asset.
Hutchison Property Group
(a part of CK Asset Holdings) Hong Kong
2014 – current
Project Manager
Client-side strategic oversight of its UK portfolio, stakeholder alignment, oversight of regional teams, appraise / develop brief, project management, budget/cost scheduling and governance
Woods Bagot
Hong Kong
2013 – 2014
Project Leader
Design / project and lead consultant for tech company Apple’s flagship retail store in Shenyang, China with state-of-the-art engineering and materials from concept, tender, construction and site supervision through to completion
Foster + Partners
London, England
2004 – 2013
Associate Partner
Part of an interdisciplinary team advising and developing bespoke solutions on landmark projects on environmental engineering and performance-driven optimisation, complex geometry rationalisation, digital fabrication and post-occupancy evaluation
Walkerbushe Architects
London, England
2004 – 2015
Architectural Designer
Regional residential and office projects
O/C Architecture
Vancouver BC, Canada
2004
Freelance
Custom-built homes
Richard Meier & Partners
New York, USA
2001
Apprenticeship
Eisenman Architects
New York, USA
2000
Apprenticeship
UCL Bartlett
London, England
2011 – 2012
Research Cluster Co-Lead
A design and research cluster at the GAD’s MArch Programme
Syracuse University
London, England
2008 – 2010
Adjunct Professor
Co-lead an architectural design studio of the London Program
University of Nottingham
London, England
2006 – 2007
Visiting Tutor
Design studio critic for years 2 & 3 students
(Associated with Hutchison Property Group Limited)
Chelsea Waterfront
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
(Residential Development)
Chelsea Waterfront is the area’s first major development in over a century. Situated on a 11.3 acre site, this expansive project features high-end riverside residences built on the former site of the Grade II listed Lots Road Power Station that once powered the London Underground. The centerpiece of this development is the adaptive reuse of the Power Station. The development also features several mid-rise and two glass residential towers up to 37-storeys at the entrance of Chelsea Creek, serving as a landmark along Thames River.
(Associated with Hutchison Property Group Limited)
Convoys Wharf
London Borough of Lewisham
(Residential-led Brownfield Redevelopment)
Built on the site of the former Deptford Royal Dockyard used for shipbuilding for the Royal Navy, this 43-acre parcel of land had been disused and inaccessible to the public for centuries. Featuring over a quarter-mile of Thames river frontage, this development unlocks this valuable asset by creating panoramic views and a unique waterside living experience with 3,500 new residential units for 10,000 residents. It is a key part of London’s regeneration strategy, creating over 2,000 permanent jobs and 1,200+ construction jobs.
(Associated with Woods Bagot)
Apple Store R534
Zhongjie Joy City, Shenyang CN
(Retail)
The Apple Store in Shenyang’s Zhongjie Joy City was the first Apple retail store to open in Northeast China, and provided a significant presence in the region and a projection of the brand’s premium, minimalist aesthetic. The store serves as a key component of Apple’s broader retail expansion champaign across China, aiming to create an immersive, high-end experience for customers.
(Associated with Foster + Partners)
Queen Alia International Airport Expansion
Amman, Jordan
(Transport)
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman is the Middle East’s first carbon-neutral airport, with a Level 4+ Carbon Accreditation. Through a multi-phase expansion by the Jordanian government and Airport International Group (AIG), the airport’s capacity has increased from 3.5 to 12 million annual passengers. A future expansion is planned to boost capacity further to 18 mppa
(Associated with Foster + Partners)
‘Digital Craftsmanship: Queen Alia International Airport’
(Conference Paper)
Unpublished
ACADIA 2010
(Associated with Foster + Partners)
Zayed National Museum
Abu Dhabi, UAE
(Cultural)
The Zayed National Museum is a strategic cultural asset and a central component of Abu Dhabi’s vision to diversify its economy and elevate its global standing and national initiatives to cement UAE’s reputation as a hub for cultural innovation and exchange.
(Associated with Wiley and Foster + Partners)
(Article)
AD Computation Works
The Building of Algorithmic Thought
Published March/April 2013
(Volume 83, Issue 2)
John Wiley & Sons
(Associated with Syracuse University)
(Academic Research)
School of Architecture
Syracuse University
Book 195 & 196
Published 2009
/ BIM
Creative
Suite
Analysis
/ Visuals
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Platforms
Suites
Certificate in PMP Exam
Certification Training
2025
University of Maryland
College Park
LEED AP
Accredited Professional 2012
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design
Specialisation:
Building Design and
Construction
ARB
UK Registered Architect 2011
Architects Registration Board
RIBA
Chartered Architect 2011
Part 3 Professional Qualification
Royal Institute of British Architects
ADPPA
Advanced Diploma 2011
Professional Practice in Architecture
RIBA North West
AA DipArch
Diploma in Architecture 2004
Architectural Association
Strategic & Design Leadership
I take a vision and break it down into actionable steps. My focus is on materializing these ideas through design, while always considering stakeholder needs.
Project & Development Management
I enjoy the challenge of guiding interdisciplinary teams through dynamic and adaptive processes work styles that gets us to the optimal solution, while making sure in encouraging innovation, even as we stay within strict time and budget limits.
Technical Proficiency
I take a systematic approach in bringing complex concepts to the final product ensuring all deliverables met our high-quality standards.
Problem Solving & Risk Management
My project work includes strategic problem-solving and risk management to keep initiatives moving forward.
Digital Transformation
I drive data-driven innovation by leveraging advanced tools for project visibility and reimagining processes. My goal is to optimize for greater efficiency and quality, leading to sustainable outcomes.
Growing up across Hong Kong, Canada, USA, and the UK has taught me early on that some ideas hold up better than others. It’s a lesson in brutal honesty that I’ve been applying for some time, from navigating different cultures to running my logic by my kids to see how they would stand up to unfiltered scrutiny. I tend to believe a potpourri of insights enables us to meet adversity with equanimity.
Professionally – The quest of moving forward is fueled by the same energy I bring to my home kitchen. I approach projects similarly in the sense that – it’s not about a rigid recipe, but in understanding different cuisines and taste preferences, improvising with makeshift ingredients, climate adaptation, level of experimentation, method and tool of choice etc. Those are the mise en place and repertoire for an attempt in creating something truly memorable.
Metacognition and Mindfulness – Exercising is less about power conquest but more about finding that creative headspace, and comes along with it the cheat code to complex problems. And what about the occasional meditation? It provides the ultimate grounding and spiritual balance.
Whether you wish to discuss new ideas, a project or simply to reach out, send me a message.