Vanja Keindl – Civil Engineer, Founder of Keindl Bau & Travel Blogger
Returning to Hong Kong after 30 years — where my engineering journey began
Thirty years later, I found myself once again standing in Hong Kong — the city where my professional journey as a civil engineer truly began. In the 1990s, I often visited Hong Kong while working across China on major infrastructure projects. Back then, it was my bridge between East and West — a city of contrasts, innovation, and vision.
Coming back after three decades wasn’t just a visit; it was a reconnection with my younger self — the one who believed that great structures begin with great purpose.
Building with Purpose – Founder and Mentor
Today, I am the Founder of Keindl Bau and a mentor to young engineers. I believe buildings are living systems — they breathe, react, and evolve. Every structure carries a story, shaped by material, climate, and time. My mission is to build responsibly and guide others to see beyond the surface.
Seeing the Invisible – My Work as a Certified Thermographer
Seeing the world through the thermal lens — precision, perception, and passion.
As a certified thermographer, I literally look at the world through a different lens — a thermal camera. Infrared reveals what the naked eye cannot see: hidden moisture, heat bridges, and energy loss. For me, thermography is more than technology; it’s a way of understanding how everything — from buildings to people — radiates its own energy and story.
Travel, Blog & TikTok
Beyond engineering, I explore cities and structures across the world. Through my travel blog, I share reflections where architecture meets emotion, and structure meets soul.
Returning to Hong Kong after thirty years reveals a city in constant evolution. Skyscrapers, bridges, and public spaces showcase modern engineering and urban design principles. At night, LED screens and water reflections form a new architecture of light – one that emphasizes building proportions and the dynamic rhythm of city life.
Vanja Keindl Civil Engineer-hotel Peninsula by nightHotel Peninsula, Hong Kong
Nathan Road and the Evolution of Light
The once-iconic neon signs along Nathan Road have been replaced or reduced, giving way to LED screens. From an engineering perspective, this shift represents not only an aesthetic change but a move toward energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The city continually balances functionality, technology, and visual identity.
Museum Quarter in Hong Kong by night captured by Vanja Keindl Civil Engineer”Neon streets of Hong Kong
Urban and Engineering Details
The Avenue of Stars and its surrounding areas exemplify carefully planned public design. Lighting, reflections, and material contrasts highlight structural elements and spatial proportions. Every façade and street tells a story of how architecture, technology, and rhythm intertwine in modern Hong Kong.
Museum Quarter, Hong Kong
Hong Kong by night-Vanja Keindl-Civil Enginner and bloggerDetail: Architectural light reflection
LED, Reflections, and the Rhythm of the City
Nighttime Hong Kong functions as a living network of light, symmetry, and movement. LED technology is not merely decorative – it’s a new urban language. Within the contrasts of reflection and shadow lies a delicate balance between tradition and innovation.
Conclusion
Hong Kong by night offers a fascinating field of study for engineers, architects, and urban enthusiasts alike. Its luminous landscape and spatial proportions reveal a city that is both functional and visually poetic. Through her lens, Vanja Keindl captures the harmony where technology and architecture coexist in perfect balance.
Vanja Keindl Civil Engineer and Blogger in her Office
Hong Kong Architecture — A Professional and Personal Reflection
By Vanja Keindl
Hong Kong has fascinated me for decades. As a civil engineer who worked in China thirty years ago and visited the city seven times, I now observe it through both a personal and professional lens. The city combines precision, dynamism, and creativity in every skyscraper — its vertical development makes it one of a kind in the world.
Buildings in Hong Kong photographed by Vanja Keindl, Civil Engineer and owner of KEINDL BAU
Vanja Keindl: Professional and Personal Perspective
As an engineer, I’m fascinated by how Hong Kong functions as a living system — where transport, construction, energy, and people move in perfect rhythm. Each new building reflects precision and thoughtful design. Returning after three decades allows me to see both the evolution of the skyline and the persistence of its unique energy.
Reflection: Architecture and Urban Identity by Civil Engineer
Today, I see the city differently. Back then, I was searching for solutions — now, I understand the system that creates them. Hong Kong’s architecture remains my favorite focus because it represents the intersection of technical precision and human persistence — a balance that continues to inspire me both as an engineer and as a traveler.
📸 Next post: Central Pier — where land and sea share the same rhythm.
Vijetnam možda nije prva destinacija koja pada na pamet kada se spomene luksuz, ali obalni resorti iznenađuju kombinacijom raskoši i jednostavnosti.
Kao što sam najavila u prošlom postu, sada dodajem malo lijepih fotografija, uz koje možemo zaboraviti sve o čemu sam do sada pisala.
Poznato je, naime- među iskusnim putnicima- kada se ide tamo, ide se u lijepi smještaj. (luksuzni resort uz obalu.)
Vanja Keindl:resort
Vanja Keindl: resort
Vanja Keindl: resort
More koje miriše na slobodu
Vanja Keindl: plaža u Vijetnamu
More je ovdje više od pejzaža – ono diktira ritam dana. Ujutro nježno, podne donosi energiju, a navečer se pretvara u zrcalo boja. Luksuz nije samo u ležaljkama na bijelom pijesku, nego i u osjećaju da vrijeme staje.
Kultura i srdačnost
Iza sjajnih fasada resorta krije se ono što luksuz u Vijetnamu čini posebnim – osmijeh domaćina. Usluga je pažljiva, međutim nikad nametljiva. Gost se tamo uistinu osjeća kao dio priče.
Vanja Keindl: lobster
Međutim, pravi luksuz nije u pet zvjezdica iznad ulaza, nego u pet trenutaka koje ponesete sa sobom – tišina ujutro uz more, miris jela koje nikad prije niste probali, osmijeh koji prelomi dan, osjećaj da ste negdje potpuno prisutni, kao i spoznaja da vam za sreću treba manje nego što ste mislili.
