
Building on a century of vision: Irene Lee's leadership at Hysan Development
By spearheading the development of Hysan's Lee Gardens area, Lee is ensuring the company retains its strong foundation in Hong Kong while addressing the needs of an ever-changing city.
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Hysan's latest milestone, Lee Garden Eight – a 1 million sq ft premium commercial development set for completion in 2026 – will expand the Lee Gardens leasable portfolio by approximately 30 per cent, establishing new benchmarks for sustainability and connectivity.
This groundbreaking project and the broader Lee Gardens rejuvenation, including new pedestrian bridges, with a total investment by Hysan and its tenants amounting to approximately HK$30 billion, illustrate Lee's devotion to creating people-centric spaces that anticipate the emerging needs of Hong Kong's dynamic community.
'Our roots are deep, but our vision is always forward-looking,' Lee says. 'We are true to my grandfather's vision, which was to create a commercial precinct catering to a growing and increasingly prosperous population. It sets our bedrock while we remain committed to a dynamic curation which addresses changes and structural shifts. We are devoted to adapting and transforming Lee Gardens for those who visit, work, shop, or just come to enjoy the area. Our legacy must remain relevant for future generations.'
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