Description This video presentation explores hybrid function of lobby for people across generations. The lobby is a shared space under each residence. On one hand, it is like a bridge for me or generation Z to connect with outside and privacy space. The lobby is the center of the whole apartment as it carries on the function of social connection with neighbors, security, and messaging (Wedemeyer, 1979). However, nowadays, not only do we not go through the lobby to socialize, but we go through it quickly to avoid too much contact. The situation worsened during the pandemic; we tried our

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Theme of the video: Disappearing — City Director: Tsang Ka Ho Photo/montage credits: RTHK Broadcast VectorStock HK01 News The Leisure and Cultural Services Department When it comes to playground, I do not have much idea about it. It seems not to be one of our most-used daily facilities. The last time I have been playing in a park is about 7-8 years ago, with my friends and families. All my left-impression is recalled from my childhood time, which I cherish the memories when I play with my classmates and friends. I start to wonder, is it true that playgrounds are

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Theme and Subject Matter Because of the COVID-19, the government has distributed many quarantine policies in the past year, and movements of people are strictly controlled. In this case, the rooftop became an uncontrolled place where people could take off their masks and breathe fresh air when there is no other person. Unfortunately, however, in order to ensure people’s safety, the rooftops of many residential buildings are inaccessible. When I shot the video, I was on the rooftop of the Shanghai International Financial Center, one of the tallest buildings in Shanghai. I looked down on the rooftops of other buildings from over

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Hong Kong is a well-developed city as it is one of the world’s financial centers. The urban areas of Hong Kong are filled with all kinds of construction included residential building, institutional, institutional building, specialized industrial construction, infrastructure construction. These constructions all working together seamlessly to keep the city alive. Campus, one of the most important institutional buildings in all cities where almost all university activities take place. Providing a high-quality learning environment for all student, it helps to build the intelligent, self-directed learners that are independent and confident to create a better society. As a university student, I would

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