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[FIELDWORK REPORT] Vanishing Graffiti, Zhang Suo (Solomon) & Zhang Hengruixiang

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  What is the space/place/artifact/building that is vanishing, and why is it vanishing？ We believe the graffiti in Hong Kong will disappear in near future. Graffiti originally referred to a drawing that a person drew on a piece of paper either carelessly or by letting their imagination run wild, but as it evolved, graffiti slowly evolved into a visual typography art. We believe there are three reasons why graffiti has disappeared. First, the environment and the cleanliness of the city. Bridges, trestles, walls and platforms are natural places where graffiti enthusiasts and crews can share their work. However, with more

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[Fieldwork Report] Linyong Xia & Chang Liu

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  Linyong Xia (3035951923) Chang Liu (3035952197)   Linyong: In early February, we had a field trip on Shanghai Street, that’s really a historical road that even brought me back to the old time Hong Kong.   Chang: Yes, Shanghai Street is a famous historical street in Hong Kong. At the end of the 19th century, Hong Kong as a flourishing port city attracted many merchants from all over the world, and Shanghai Street became one of the earliest commercial centers in Hong Kong. Have you noticed that the buildings on Shanghai Street are quite aged?   Linyong: Yes, this

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[Fieldwork Report] Haw Jane & Chan Sze Ying

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Transcript: The Jardine House, although now one of the shorter buildings among the numerous landmarks in Central, was the tallest building in Asia when it was completed in 1972, demonstrating Hong Kong’s burgeoning status as a financial center. As the city continues to evolve, there is a possibility that Jardine House’s architectural style may be reconstructed, mirroring its history of periodic updates, including a significant expansion with the addition of a new 26-story tower in the 1970s, and an interior upgrade in 2018. In the next decade, the building may be revamped for a modern look and increased height, blending

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[Fieldwork Report] Larissa Lai & Polina Saburova

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YouTube link: https://youtu.be/p8hvg1aaZxs In today’s podcast, we’ll be discussing our chosen artifacts located in Central in which we’ll be exploring these with an architectural lens. Upon our previous field trip, I stumbled upon this traditional ice cream street cart as we were walking around the central pier and I thought that it was immensely compelling and nostalgic as it’s considered as one of Hong Kong’s traditional street food vendors with over 20 years of history. However, it is apparent that the ice cream hawking business is coming to an unfortunate end. The South China Morning Post reported that it is

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[FIELDWORK REPORT] Vanishing Building——Tong Lau

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T: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our podcast. I’m Tony. C: I’m Cherry. T: In this fieldwork podcast, we will explore the vanishing building “Tang Lau”. We will be talking about its definition, history, the reason why it is vanishing, people concerned, and also some measures to deal with it. Cherry, could you please introduce Tong Lau to us briefly? C: Sure. Tong Lau are tenement buildings in Hong Kong built from the late 19th century to the 1960s, featuring a unique combination of Southern Chinese and European architectural styles. According to the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, Tong Lau are

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[Fieldwork Report] Chan Hiu To Max & Tan Yu Hahn

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Link to Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/qvIf_NJE0xA?si=RiCMWhQ-KuHDi_sV Transcript for the Podcast Max: Welcome to our podcast. I am Max  Hahn: And I am Hahn.  Max: Our group is exploring a second-hand antiques collection shop located on Man Wai Street, Jordan. The shop is within the Man Wah Complex Buildings, a group of eight private housing structures built between 1964-1970. The shop we have chosen serves as a place for individuals to sell their second-hand items (for example vinyls or CD’s) to the shop owner, in exchange for some money. In this video, we aim to explain why this shop will vanish within

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Fieldworkwork: vanishing neon sign

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Authors：yexiang uid 3036263452  xujun uid 3036126874 Introduction Today, we want to share a story about Yau Ma Tei in Hong Kong—a story about light and shadow, past and future. It’s a tale of neon signs—the colorful lights that once illuminated our city’s night sky, now slowly fading away. This report explores the disappearance of Yau Ma Tei’s iconic neon signs, a defining feature of the bustling district in Hong Kong. It delves into the reasons behind their vanishing, their historical importance, their current status, the impact on the community, and the preservation efforts being undertaken to safeguard these cultural treasures.

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[Fieldwork Report] The Man Wah Building, Zhao Meijing (Anne) & Wang Tianyi (Alisa)

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Five Stills Collage Transcript Zhao Meijing: With the urbanization of Hong Kong, many things are leaving us. This time, we focus on the trolleys at the bottom of Mandarin's New Village. The disappearance of the trolley is not only a sign that this object is leaving us but also a sign of the change in the development mode of Hong Kong's small commodity economy and the transformation of people's urban planning concept. These two aspects are precisely the reasons for the disappearance of the trolley. Wang Tianyi: The modularized and industrialized commodity economy has replaced the individual economy. Large-scale chains

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[Field Trip Report] – Yinghong Gao & Kevin Shi

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Text Transcript   Yinghong Gao (3036275297) & Kevin Shi (3036275455)  Ying:   The site that we have chosen for this video is the signboards on Portland Street, which is in the bustling district of Yau Ma Tei in Hong Kong. As you may already know, the neon signs in Hong Kong are a prominent feature of the cityscape and hold significant nostalgic value for the older generation of residents. These neon signs became widespread during the 1970s when Hong Kong experienced rapid growth, and they quickly became an integral part of the city’s identity. However, over the years, many of these neon

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[Fieldwork Report] So Yau Ting Justin & Lok Shuet Sing Cherie

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  Transcript  C: Hello, Justin J: Hello, Cherie C: We recently watched the movie “Little Brother Cheung,” right? J: Yes, it was directed by Fruit Chan and filmed in the streets of Portland Street and Shanghai Street in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong. C: The movie beautifully captured the essence of this old neighbourhood. Yau Ma Tei is known for its vibrant atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. The streets of Portland Street and Shanghai Street are lined with traditional shops, bustling markets, and unique architecture. I think it’s a reminder of the charm that these old streets hold. J: There

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