Cheongju's long-neglected Myongam Observation Tower will be renovated into a complex cultural space. The 19.4 billion KRW project, aiming for completion in July 2027, will transform the lower floors into youth and community facilities, while the tower will feature exterior lighting.
Stephen Schwarzman donated £185 million to Oxford University for the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, integrating teaching, research, and public cultural events. The project emphasizes public access and interdisciplinary cooperation, aiming to boost the relevance of humanities studies.
The 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, a surviving section of the 1930s Aw family estate famous for Tiger Balm ointment, will reopen as Villa Haw Par under the FAC foundation. The Grade 1 historic building will feature international artist residencies, film screenings, and a bookstore, rather than becoming a museum or theme park.
