Tsao & McKown Architects

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Tsao & McKown is an American architecture firm. The firm designed Suntec City and the luxury condominium 15 William. [1] In 2009 the firm received a National Design Award. [2]

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References

  1. Stein, Karen (October 17, 2013). "Calvin Tsao and Zack McKown Bring New Eco-Friendly Designs to China". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  2. Aleksandr Bierig National Design Awards May 11, 2009 Architectural Record