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[Field Homework-3] Disappearing city: Tong Lau, Shanghai Street

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My video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cjIUSFPX-U TONG LAU —— THE FADING HERITAGE Introduction: Tong Lau are tenement buildings in Hong Kong built from the late 19th century to the 1960s. However, due to urban development, most of Tong Lau buildings have been demolished. This video aims to investigate the phenomenon of and reasons behind the disappearing of Tong Lau in Shanghai Street, and its consequences of the potential loss of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage. Tong Lau, the traditional tenement buildings of Hong Kong, are rapidly disappearing for several reasons according to some online research and interviews in the field trip. Firstly, urban

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 8: Sci-Fi Technoscapes

[Reading Response 2] Imagining Urban Futures —-Shao Boning

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This article mainly offers intriguing insights on the correlation between cyberspace and physical space. The analogies between cyberspace and the urban dystopias in this chapter reveal the anxieties about the potential condition of postmodern world. One thought-provoking concept is “Lag-time”. It refers to the temporal breaks often seen in the metropolis. The technology seems to covers the physical architectures and over-connect them with each other, establishing an intensive networks in the whole city, which tears time and space apart. This concept prompts a critical examination of the intricate relationship between technology, architecture, and the lived experience of urban environments. Another

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Fieldwork

[FIELDWORK REPORT] Vanishing Building——Tong Lau

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T: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our podcast. I’m Tony. C: I’m Cherry. T: In this fieldwork podcast, we will explore the vanishing building “Tang Lau”. We will be talking about its definition, history, the reason why it is vanishing, people concerned, and also some measures to deal with it. Cherry, could you please introduce Tong Lau to us briefly? C: Sure. Tong Lau are tenement buildings in Hong Kong built from the late 19th century to the 1960s, featuring a unique combination of Southern Chinese and European architectural styles. According to the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, Tong Lau are

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 2: Filming the Asian City

[READING RESPONSE] The Urban Milieu of Shanghai Cinema

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The article discusses the development and environment of Shanghai cinema during the 1930s and 1940s, highlighting various factors such as the emergence of print culture and the influence of Western films, particularly from Hollywood. I would like to express my viewpoint on a few specific aspects. Firstly, during this period, Chinese films were heavily influenced by foreign cultures. For instance, the movie “Crossroads” borrowed dream sequences from Hollywood musicals, while “Yeban Gesheng” incorporated elements from the popular “Phantom of the Opera,” showcasing overt influences from expressionism. Additionally, the epic film “Godness” created a sustained lyrical mood reminiscent of the works

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