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[Fieldwork 3] Disappearing Fragment of a City – Shing Fung Hong

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[Description]   The theme of the video is the ‘Disappearing Fragment of City’, whereas the subject is the diminishing of a local joss money store – Shing Fung Hong – due to its small amount of business, which is in drastic contrast with the surrounding busy market flow of Temple Street.    The video portrays the contrast of business between the Temple street stores and Shing Fung Hong.The business of the Temple street is first introduced, with loud audios of overlapping noise, crowded and constantly moving figures, as well as frequent interactions between business owners and potential customers all around

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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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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Graham Street Market, Central

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Video Link:  https://youtu.be/BWN082XjED4   Text:  Graham Street Market, situated in the heart of Central on Hong Kong Island, stands as one of the oldest and most vibrant traditional urban markets in the city. Established during the colonial era in the mid-19th century, the market has been a bustling hub of communal interaction and commerce for over 160 years. Here, locals and tourists alike delve into its narrow lanes filled with stalls bursting with fresh produce, seafood, and traditional Chinese goods. Despite the relentless march of modernization, with towering skyscrapers and ongoing construction encroaching upon its space, Graham Street Market retains

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[Field- Homework 3] Vibrant Night of Hong Kong

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Final Video Essay Vibrant Night of Hong Kong Director: Fung Chi Him (3036058209) link: https://youtu.be/7hoAPZRHQ6Q Hong Kong, a unique energetic vibrant city on the southeastern coast of China, is renowned for its bustling streets, and a unique cultural background. Among all these features one special element stands out and draws our attention when you visit one famous tourist spot Yau Ma Tei and the element is —-Neon Light. The neon lights of Hong Kong have long been an iconic symbol of its urban landscape. The large number of neon signs in Hong Kong was one of the characteristics of Hong

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City

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Video link Title: Disappearing City:  Alleyway (Shoe Repair Shop), Shanghai Street Traditional cobbling business, rooted in the art of shoe repair and restoration, faces the imminent threat of disappearing in face of modernization Theme: The theme of our research and video essay was the disappearing shoe repair shops in the face of modernization. We wanted to explore the challenges faced by traditional cobblers and delve into the reasons behind the decline of their trade. Our project aimed to shed light on the cultural significance of these shops, the craftsmanship involved, and the implications of their disappearance for heritage preservation. History:

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[Field-Homework 3] Fast City-MTR passage

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Title: Fast City-MTR passage Director: Wang You, 3036260278 Video Link:   The Theme Hong Kong, being known as a fast-developing city, has experienced huge urban development since the 19th century. Corinne Tiry, an architect researcher, pointed out in a review that the railway infrastructure plays an essential role in future development. Cities can “redevelop” through mass transit”. [1] The construction of the Mass Transit Railway, or the MTR contributes much to urban development in Hong Kong. It started its first passenger service in 1979 with only nine stations. However, up until 2022, there are already 99 stations, connecting the corners

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[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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