Background
Choa, John Richard was born on February 20, 1932 in Hong Kong. Son of James Man-Chan and Anna Tak-Yuen (Ng) Choa.
Choa, John Richard was born on February 20, 1932 in Hong Kong. Son of James Man-Chan and Anna Tak-Yuen (Ng) Choa.
Bachelor of Architecture, University Hong Kong, 1957. Doctor of Social Science (honorary), University Hong Kong, 2003.
Architect Easton & Robertson, Cusdin Preston and Smith, London, 1958—1965, Cusdin, Burden & Howitt, London, 1965—1969. Architect, manager Wong & Tung & Associate, Hong Kong, 1969—1973. Senior architect Lee, Choa and Partners, 1973—1977.
Founding partner Choa, Ko and Partners, 1977—1997. Proprietor Archland Company, from 1997. Fellow, management committee Robert Black College, Hong Kong, 1999—2003.
Board directors Hong Kong University School Professional and Continuing Education, 1999—2004, member management board, 1992—2004, member advisory board, from 2004. Court member University Hong Kong, 1979—1991, council member, 1991—2003.
Honorary secretary Rotary, Hong Kong, 1976—1977. Trustee West China Evangelistic Band Old People's Home, Inc., 1982—1987. President Hong Kong University Alumni Association, 1985—1987.
Fellow: Hong Kong Institute Architects (council member 1973-1977). Member: Hong Kong Club, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Golf Club.
Married Marina Wai-Ching Pang, January 31, 1980. Stepchildren: Lawrence Leong, Harold Leong.