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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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[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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[Video Essay]: Disappearing City | Playground

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Today, children spend 50% less time playing outdoors than children of the 1970s as kids nowadays choose to satisfy their need for stimulation and social contact with friends and peers by turning to video games instead of playing outdoors in the playground (Proud, 2019). Hence, children’s shifted preference over time from playing outdoors in the playground to spending most of their time indoors playing video games and surfing the internet has contributed to the lack of children in the open spaces and, therefore, the disappearance of playgrounds. The idea of the playground in the late 1800s was to provide a

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[Video Essay]: Public City – Pier

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  Theme    The accessibility of green spaces in the city demonstrates Hong Kong’s ingenious urban planning. The island is also surrounded by the sea, which makes it perfect for panoramic viewing. Close to the Hong Kong University, along the seaside, is the Central and Western District Promenade. It spans 400 meters with a width of 6.5 meters, covering a total area of 5200 square meters. Its start is marked by a 7.5 meter tower, serving as an icon. The promenade has four piers and is situated next to the Western Wholesale Food Market. The path also is connected to

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[Video Essay] City Outskirts: the self preserving Ecosystem

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City Outskirts: the self-preserving Ecosystem Theme and subject matter This video essay focuses on Pok Fu Lam village, one of the last villages in Hong Kong that are at risk of disappearing and is now part of the World Monument Watch list (World Monuments Fund , 2021). The village is unique for its long history of festivals and life that can only be found once you enter through the mazes of lanes and alleyways. Thus a slow life is created, making it distinct from the outside city life that is mainly characterized by its busy and chaotic speed. Through the

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