Author: Youyuan

Cat Links Lecture 8: Sci-Fi Technoscapes, Uncategorized

[Reading Response 2] – The Imaginary Real World of Cyber-Cities

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“Lag-Time Places” capture the fundamental nature of urban environments that are frequently disregarded in accounts of urban progress. These entities symbolize not only spatial voids, but also temporal disruptions, in which the progression of time appears to halt. These neglected regions are akin to misplaced puzzle pieces, estranged from the overarching blueprint of the urban environment, and abandoned to rot in the dark.It brings to mind a specific alleyway in my birthplace when I consider this notion. Nestled amidst edificing structures, this area appears to be eerily isolated from the swift urbanization that encircles it. Idnocuous to developers and pedestrians

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Cat Links Lecture 6: Housing Stories

Moving House Reflection – Youyuan Lin

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The rapid land transformation for housing development seems to be an inevitable phase of urban renewal to address the growing demand in the densely populated setting of Singapore. The critical question arises when the developing process challenges the balance between the space for the live and the dead, requiring the “sacrifice” of  spiritual, traditional values for the satisfaction of more “practical” or “urgent” housing needs. Is there a more systematic or organized way that allows the moving of the “house” for the ancestors to be less abrupt and rushed?

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Workshop 2 Exercise – Youyuan Lin

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The two photos suggest the setting of the rainy night scene to feature a gloomy, depressed atmosphere where the protagonist is experiencing intense emotions. Firstly, the omnipresence of darkness creates an immersive environment that showcases the darkness, disappointment,  helplessness, heartbreaking feelings the characters are undergoing. The sense of loneliness is also portrayed as the characters are being surrounded by rhe darkness. Also, the striking contrast created by lightning expresses or reflects the characters’ internal emotional struggles. Additionally, the existence of water allows the launguage of reflection both visually and psychologically. For the second image, the location of the two figures

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Cat Links Workshop 2: Dreamland Film Screening + Director's Chat

Question to Director Chen and Dreamland

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In the movie, there are scenes where structural elements such used to create a clear division between different portions of the frame. For instance, the wall acts as the medium that separates the motion of the female character as she walks down the staircase on the right portion of the image from the left. Similarly, there is also a scene where the characters are shown on the left side of the frame through the lightened spaces shaped by the doorway that divides the frame capturing the characters from the darkness dominating the left side of the frame. May I ask

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Fieldwork

[FIELDWORK REPORT] Youyuan Lin, Ziyi He, Stefania korolkova

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YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/XmA8G7EkMHw?feature=shared   He Ziyi 3035864003 Lin Youyuan 3036278043 Stefaniia Korolkova 3036276681   Transcript (946 Words)    Andi:  Welcome, listeners, to our podcast, where we delve into the revitalization of Graham Street Market, a historic wet market in Central. My name is Andi and I am joined by my co-host Stefania. For years, this bustling market has been an integral part of Hong Kong’s rich cultural fabric, weaving its way through the city’s core. However, as with any dynamic cityscape, Graham Street Market is not immune to change. Amidst its lively ambiance, there’s an unmistakable sense of impending transformation.

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 1: Architecture, Film & The Modern City

[Reading Response] Leaving the Movie Theater_Roland Barthes

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In “Leaving the Movie Theater,” the author scrutinizes the importance of darkness in shaping the audience’s cinematic engagement. Darkness is depicted not simply as the absence of light, but as a deliberate and indispensable component that fosters imaginative freedom and relaxation within the theater environment. Unlike the familiarity of watching television at home, the darkness of the theater offers a sense of seclusion and tranquility, allowing viewers to fully immerse themselves in the cinematic narrative. This resonated deeply with my recent cinema visit, where I personally experienced how darkness transcended visual perception to create a profound emotional connection among audience

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