A sustainable urban vision needs to reflect the distinctive qualities, characteristics and identities of each individual space and city, integrated with evolving social and cultural aspects. This vision is also an expression of the integrated values and perspectives the inhabitants of each city have for what should be responsible and sustained. This paper provides a project-based critical assessment and review focusing in particular on a development called Swire Leadership Centre (SLC) in Lantau, Hong Kong. Using the case project, this paper suggests sustainable design alternatives with the value of local resources and cultural identity.