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Historical Background

Homi Villa is a private residence in the 1930s by Mr. Jehangir Hormusjee Ruttonjee, a well known Indian merchant in Hong Kong who established the Hong Kong Brewers and Distillers Ltd. He was closely associated with Hong Kong’s public affairs, including the establishment of the Ruttonjee Sanatorium and the Hong Kong Anti-Tuberculosis, Chest and Heart Diseases Association.

Homi Villa remained the property of the Ruttonjee family until it was acquired by the Government in 1973. The house once served as the residence of Sir Philip Haddon-Cave, the Financial Secretary at that time. In 1995, it was converted into the Airport Core Programme Exhibition Centre, which was opened to public and has become a hot spot of Tsuen Wan tourism.

Architectural Merits

Homi Villa is a rare example of a colonial country residence of the New Territories. The original Homi Villa was constructed in Neo-Classical colonial style with an open balustraded verandah and a curved flight of steps leading up to the main entrance. Classical architectural details include white stucco-work, classical columns and ornamental balustrading to the verandahs and roof parapets. Renovations, alterations and additions works for the conversion into Airport Core Programme Exhibition Centre have not detracted from the elegant appearance of Homi Villa.

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