Category: 2022 Blog

Cat Links Lecture 6: Housing Stories

In class exercise moving house reflection

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After seeing the documentary, I feel sad for the family. Due to the land development for housing and other city development, the family are forced to move their ancestor’s grave away from the land to the modern grave land areas, causing the family to unable to undergo the tradition procedure of worshipping their ancestor. This documentary is a strong evidence that proves that the current century, people no longer put emphasize on culture and just cares about development and economy

Cat Links Fieldwork

Fieldwork

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YT: https://youtu.be/gmUIjnkm5bg L: I think that’s the start of our podcast. I’m Louis. I’m introducing myself. I: And I’m Isaac. L: So today we chose to talk about the little (authentic) restaurants. the little like small non-chain market, some things that’s sort of equivalent to a 7-Eleven. but like just ran by some guy. Probably not the most academic of languages, I’ll admit. L: We chose these sorts of things because they tend to go in new luxury developments.As the site we picked is expected to be replaced with new luxury developments that will not have these chains. They will

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[FIELDWORK] Ho Tsz Hei & Tsang Shuk Yin

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Ho Tsz Hei 3036193059 Tsang Shuk Yin 303036231265 Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQJ5Z1WLWI Transcript (983 words) Ashley Usually, when you are walking under a building, what would you first notice? The shops nearby? Welcome to the first episode of ‘Vanishing City’. Today’s topic, vanishing elements at Man Wah Sun Chuen is the talk of the town. We are pleased to invite Professor Cheung from HKU, shop owner Mr Wong, and resident Ms Ng to share. Miss Ng Hello everybody, I am Miss Ng and I have been living in Man Wah building since 2001. Mr Wong Hi, this is Mr Wong, a

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[Fieldwork Report] Luk Sin Ching Icy & Jin Yawen

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Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/3LEyJdmo7Mc We will delve into the Hong Kong monster film directed by Ho Meng-hua and explore the architectural significance of the locations featured in the movie.  We’ll talk about the Hawker stalls that will probably disappear in the future in Hong Kong afterwards.. “The Mighty Peking Man” is a 1977 Hong Kong monster film directed by Ho Meng-hua, which was inspired by the classic King Kong story. The architecture in the film plays a vital role in shaping the narrative, creating a sense of awe and contrast.  The film showcases the contrast between the untamed Himalayan wilderness and

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Cat Links 2023 Blog, Final Video Essay

[Field-Homework 3] Ongoing City

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https://youtu.be/CdyECnE0YDw Theme: Architecture exists not only above the surface of ground but also underground. Some networks are hidden but also a crucial and busy network to be reckoned with. There are over 330 pedestrian subways distributed in districts throughout Hong Kong. (1)These tunnels are crowded with passengers everyday. People come and go, except those who are lost. The impression I had on the epidemic is about “hopelessness”, “age of darkness” and “uncertainty”. However, we eventually evolved from this virus and developed a new way to live our lives these days. Suddenly, the news about the expulsion of the homeless from

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Vedio Essay Hybrid city

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edie    Hybrid city Hong Kong was a charming name in the old days, and there are many distinctive or historically significant buildings in this city. A long time ago, I vaguely watched the movie “Chongqing Forest” directed by Wong Kar wai. In addition to being attracted by the ambiguous story and romance, I also noticed the building where a part of the story happened – the Chongqing Building. The strange and chaotic appearance of this building attracted me to constantly explore it. Mongkok Nathan Road, its location. When I saw it for the first time, its old building body didn’t

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[Video Essay] Hybrid City – Calm within the Storm

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Theme & Subject Amidst the bustling train stations of Hong Kong, a vibrant underground art scene could be found from the architecture, photography, and paintings displayed—creators from across the world have dedicated efforts towards preserving the scenery of old Hong Kong through artistic mediums, and these urban arts have livened the busy and chaotic underground railway network of Hong Kong. Contributing artists range from young students to industry professionals, with their work not only highlighting how they view Hong Kong as a fast-developing metropolis, but also their personal aspirations and thoughts that they have embedded within their work. As the

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[Field-homework 3] Public City: Connection across spaces – Overhead bridges

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Public city: Connection across spaces – Overhead bridge   Theme Walking is a fundamental element of all modes of transportation and an essential subsystem of public transit. With a network of 24-hour overhead pedestrian bridges throughout the city, Hong Kong has provided its citizens with a comprehensive and superior transport system. Therefore, this video essay is conducted around the hypothesis that overhead bridges serve as a connector across public and private urban spaces.   Subject Matter Places Central Elevated Walkway, Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System and Mong Kok Pedestrian Footbridge System. Components Under the hypothesis, the connection across spaces is

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[Video Essay]: Public City: Dormitory | University Hall

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  “Far from hectic bustle and clamour of streets of Hong Kong, Castle is still a quiet refuge, if not for the learned, at least for those who are learning.” – University Hall   Enter the enchanting world of University Hall in Hong Kong, as we embark on a captivating cinematic exploration of this vibrant student dormitory. In this documentary, we delve into the theme and subject matter of the architectural heritage of University Hall, immersing ourselves in its rich history, unique design, and the stories of the people who have called it home. Setting/Places: University Hall Exterior: The film

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[Video Essay] Inclined City: Negotiation and Collaboration within Slopes

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Inclined City: Negotiation and Collaboration within Slopes Directed by Ho Charlotte Kristen  Theme and Subject Matter The main theme of the video is slope. Slopes are one of the least encouraging urban surfaces to walk on, they make you gasp for air when going up, and put your balancing skills to the test when going down. However, slopes are pretty common in Hong Kong Island, helping to make way for hilly landscapes and connecting different elevations. To make slopes inhabitable, cooperation is needed between architecture and other urban elements within.  This video investigates this matter by focusing on the slope

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