The old and the modern style both exist in Hong Kong, creating a unique and complex urban landscape that reflects the city’s cultural and historical influences. He uses specific design buildings to support his claims, such as the Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Complex, which is a historical building of Chinese architecture. The Main Building of the University of Hong Kong was constructed in colonial style, which was mostly influence by western culture. Besides, Hong Kong’s architecture is ambiguous and every structure here dates from a different historical period. It seems to be easily affected by foreign culture. There are some reasons that cause the disappearance of the identity and culture. For example, the buildings in Hong Kong have less of their native identity and culture since the architectural style is affected too much by western culture, and the government will transform many historical buildings to modern ones which will save more lands.
Zhu Jingyi
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You have mentioned some important concepts raised in the reading but most of your analysis and personal reflection are only on the surface. For example, what are the reasons causing the disappearance of HK’s culture and identity? More elaboration is needed.