Kenneth K. Y. Poon 潘錦堯
Founding Partner and Principal
Kenneth K. Y. Poon (HKIA) is an internationally award-winning architect and accredited green building professional, holding LEED AP BD+C and BEAM Pro credentials. Educated at the University of California, Berkeley and Washington University in St. Louis, he brings over 18 years of experience designing and leading an exceptional range of projects, including high-rise towers, hotels, luxury residences, corporate workplaces, elderly homes, and child care facilities.
Kenneth’s design philosophy is rooted in the belief that the finest spaces are those where beauty, performance, and responsibility exist in perfect balance. With a deep understanding of urban challenges, he sees energy efficiency and spatial efficiency not simply as technical goals, but as essential principles for creating environments that are elegant, enduring, and deeply attuned to human life.
He believes that truly distinguished design must unite quality, sustainability, innovation, efficiency, and affordability — delivering spaces that are refined in experience, intelligent in function, and responsible in impact.
Together with his wife, Dr. Ailin Iwan Poon, Kenneth co-founded Philia Earth, a multidisciplinary, research-based design practice guided by biblical principles and sustainable values. The firm advances a thoughtful vision for architecture, interior design, and urban planning — one that aspires to elevate everyday living through purposeful, timeless, and environmentally conscious design.
As Founding Partner and Principal, Kenneth leads the firm with both strategic clarity and personal dedication. He oversees the company’s overall vision and daily operations while ensuring that every client receives attentive, discreet, and highly tailored service. For projects aligned with his expertise, he offers direct, one-on-one involvement, bringing a level of care and design leadership that reflects the standard of a truly bespoke practice.
Qualification
Registered Architect in Hong Kong;
Full Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects;
BEAM Pro (NB) from Hong Kong Green Building Council Ltd.
LEED AP BD+C
Expertise
Master Planning;
Super high-rise architecture;
Mixed-use comprehensive development;
Offices and corporate headquarters;
Restaurants and commercial space;
Hotels;
Multi-family homes;
Elderly homes and day care centers.