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[Field-Homework 3] Hybrid City: Tiny shops, Tai Yuen street, Wan Chai

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[Video Essay]: Hybrid City: Tiny shops, Tai Yuen street, Wan Chai Director: Shen Leyan 3036100117 Video Link: https://youtu.be/bYlxrv_EgFM I took the tiny shops(in the form of iron boxes) in Tai Yuen Street of Wan Chai as the theme of my video essay, in which I realized the other side of Hong Kong hiding underneath the city’s booming economy. Most of these shops are colorful and some have spray-painted pictures that look very vibrant, but the things sold in such shops are full of sense of the times, such as nostalgic snacks, handmade knitted fabrics, and shoe-shining services. This would make you

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[Field-Homework 3] Public City: Star Ferry, Central

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Link to the video: https://youtu.be/mfA9sUTzAqk Credits: Director: Polina Saburova (3036269963) Music: Precious Memories by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com Outer Footages: Kong, H. (2022, July 31). Hong Kong’s Star Ferry on the brink of closure? No way, says company. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3187168/hong-kongs-star-ferry-brink-closure-no-way-says-company Hong Kong Explorer. (2023, November 10). Hong Kong Walking Tour | MTR Super Station Rush Hour 香港鐵路超級車站繁忙時間 | Central | Admiralty | #13 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_pVolJVs1M   Description In my previous analysis, I discussed the potential transformation of Central Pier in Hong Kong’s Central district. However, it is important to consider the primary usage of ferry piers

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Old Gates, Man Wah Sun Chuen, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon

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Subtitle: Disappearing City: Old Gates, Man Wah Sun Chuen, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon Hypothesis: All the traditional gates with craved patterns in Hong Kong will be replaced by new, electronic gates in 10 years. Description: This video essay mainly focuses on the disappearance of the old Hong Kong gates located in the Man Wah Sun Chuen. As there will be a redevelopment at the estate, the gates that were installed would also be demolished, especially for the traditional Hong Kong-style metal gates. First, the history of the gates will be explored from the original form of the gates to its

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City

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Eileen Chang once wrote after seeing neon signs in Hong Kong that,’’ It was a hot afternoon, and the most striking thing to look at was the giant billboards lined up on the pier, red, orange, pink, reflecting in the green water, a line, a dash of irritating offending pigment, scurrying up and down, fighting under the water in an exceptionally lively manner’’ (Zhang, 1943). For a century, Hong Kong has been using the night scene as its signature, while neon lights, which are the finishing touch, are gradually disappearing. This short film therefore aims to investigate this disappearing artifact,

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[Field- Homework 3] Pawnshops

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Video link: https://youtu.be/jAYzGkC8v1g Pawnshops Director: Shu Yau Shing (3036067597) In the mid-19th century, as Hong Kong opened as a free port, a large number of immigrants flooded into Hong Kong in search of developmental opportunities. Many new immigrants were economically unstable, and pawnshops became a means for them to resolve short-term financial difficulties, helping many families overcome tough times to a certain extent. Entering the 1990s, as the contemporary banking lending system gradually improved, pawnshops faced challenges from bank personal loans, credit card overdrafts, and finance companies, and gradually began to be outcompeted. Faced with financial issues, many workers chose

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[Field-Homework 3] Warm City

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Theme/Concept As you open a box of dimsum, a wave of hot steam immerses deep into your body. The mouthwatering smell takes you on a journey towards heartwarming conversations and life long relationships. Warm City: an investigation into the disappearing dim sum parlors of Hong Kong Directed by: Dohyun Jennifer Kim  “Yum Cha” is a cantonese phrase which literally means “drink tea.” It’s a cherished old tradition in Hong Kong where people gather with their families in dim sum parlors and talk while eating dim sum with tea. When I first came to Hong Kong, I was introduced to this

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[Field-Homework 3]: Disappearing City: Centre Restaurant, Tai Po Road, Tong Mei

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https://youtu.be/2aLL-sI1smQ Disappearing City: Centre Restaurant, Tai Po Road, Tong Mei The Centre Restaurant is a place, in tea culture and customs, where Yum Cha, a cherished morning tea tradition has been cherished for years. This age old custom is more than about food and beverages – it symbolizes togetherness and history that traces its roots back to the 1800s. As Hong Kong transformed into a center for commerce and travel these teahouses became sanctuaries where people from backgrounds could gather over hot cups of tea and delightful dim sum. In todays changing landscape with modernity across the city these iconic

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[Field-Homework 3] Hybrid City – Tong Lau, Mong Kok & Wan Chai

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Hybrid City 3036126654 Liu Yuhan Hong Kong is a hybrid city, and Tong Lau can best interpret its hybridity. The definition of Tong Lau is a specific type of building that is commonly seen in Southeast Asia (Chu, 2012), and it has been used as tenement houses in Hong Kong (Yin, 2010). Tong Lau can represent a hybrid city in many aspects. I chose the 4 major aspects, and The general narration logic of my film is from the exterior to the interior. 1. Colors Tong Lau has diverse and saturated colors. The hybrid of colors can be a distinct

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[Field-Homework 3]: Disappearing City: Canopy, Hong Kong Mongkok

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https://youtu.be/LOtTIY82ZeU Introduction The canopy, a distinctive characteristic of traditional Hong Kong tenement buildings, sadly faces disappearance in the near future as international and modern building styles continue to emerge. These traditional buildings, typically a few stories tall and tightly packed along city roads, have limited land area and are often connected to street level. The ground floor is commonly occupied by shops and walkways. Furthermore, due to Hong Kong’s geographical location, it results in frequent rainy weather during the summer, making the canopy a practical outdoor roof that provides shelter. The primary purpose of the canopy has remained relatively consistent,

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[Field-Homework 3] Fast City: Overhead Bridge, Hong Kong Central

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Title: Fast City – Overhead bridge, Hong Kong Central Director: Haw Jane (3036241088) Video: Introduction: As one of the world’s leading financial centers, Hong Kong is a city that never slows down. A fast city can be characterized by having a prosperous economy, countless major business institutions, well-developed and advanced infrastructures and transportation systems, high population densities and cutting-edge technology. Hong Kong is a perfect definition of a fast city. In particular, Hong Kong Central is a hub of fast paced activities, consisting of busy workers rushing to offices and conducting business deals. An overhead bridge spanning over Connaught road

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