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[Field-Homework 3] Hybrid City- Hawker Stalls

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Luk Sin Ching Icy (3036227989) Hybrid City: Hawker Stalls Hawking could be described as one of the significant Hong Kong cultures. However, out of many factors, hawker stalls would vanish in a few decades. Creating a hybrid is a must to retain this hawking culture and ingratiate the urban. Hawker stalls in Hong Kong are vendors of street food and affordable goods. For many decades, hawker stalls have served a purpose for the lower class to make a living in Hong Kong, allowing patrons to buy goods at a more affordable price and they are always easier to locate. From

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[Field-Homework 3]: Ephemeral City: Man Wah Complex, Jordan

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Link to video: https://youtu.be/a1y2Zh2_fgk Ephemeral City: Man Wah Complex, Jordan The street, as ordinary as a form of infrastructure as it is, it is heavily linked to our lives. Walking through the city, one might fail to notice the moments on the street. However, if one pays attention, things will start to appear and with the camera, these ephemeral moments on the street can be captured and preserved. With a camera, one becomes an observer, looking at the play unfolding in front of their eyes. The video essay thus aims to bring out some of that extraordinary from the ordinary.

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: The Hong Kong General Post Office (HKGPO)

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Link to the Video: https://youtu.be/N9mxf1NPzMg  Word Count (Excluding Credits and Bibliography): 909 Introduction & Subject of the Video  In this short video, I talk about the near-time demolition of the Hong Kong General Post Office Building (HKGPO)  located in Central. Designed by architect K.M. Tseng, the building follows a modernistic style with its primary focus being on functionality. In 2017 it was announced that the building was set to be demolished to make way for a newer shopping complex. Due to this many stakeholders are affected such as employees of the building and customers. I decided to explore the significance

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Tong Lau

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Title: DISAPPEARING CITY: TONG LAU, SHANGHAI STREET; Wang Zhiyu, 2024 Tong Lau, Mong Kok, Hong Kong   Introduction:  Tong Lau, meaning ‘Chinese building,’ is a significant type of residential building that was integral to Hong Kong’s architectural heritage. However, these traditional buildings have largely disappeared due to their old age and urban development, with fewer than 1 percent remaining. This essay aims to explore the disappearance of Tong Lau, focusing on the example of Tong Lau at Shanghai Street and its implications for the loss of community and old Hong Kong identity. Tong Lau buildings were typically 4 to 8

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[Field-Homework 3] Urban Threads

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Urban Threads: the alleyways and the connecting city Introduction: the uniqueness of alleyways The video’s keywords are “alleyway” and “the connecting city”. They reflect Hong Kong’s adaptation of its natural landscape and manual urban density. Hong Kong has a unique landscape compared to the city built on the plains and the high density of skyscrapers, so there is extreme demand for connectivity. Alleyways are a unique and effective method to connect different locations on the ground level. They act like urban threads, utilizing complex geographical conditions, connecting spaces, and providing small but convenient shortcuts among wide roads. Specifically, the site

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Title: [Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: the General Post Office

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/84obB6eYGOo Description of the theme The theme of the video is to show the significance of the general post office in the urban fabric and account for a reason for the disappearance of the general post office. To present the theme, the video mainly focuses on the history and the architectural significance of the general post office. Description of the subject matter The subject matter is the fourth general post office. It was designed by K.M. Tseng, who is a local architect. The building was located in the heart of Central, positioned near the former waterfront of Victoria

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Tradditonal Bakeries

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Video Essay Link: https://youtu.be/FSxzPgGSrV0 Introduction:  Many of Hong Kong’s cultural experiences and gems, once staples, now remain as a few traditional spots and pockets of culture. These irreplaceable third places include dai pai dongs, neon lights, cafes, and most notably local bakeries. In the past decade, these mom-and-pop shops have gone away, leaving behind the local culture and countless networks of friendships spanning generations that revolved their lives around it. In other words, losing these local bakeries is more important than losing tangible neon signs and historical buildings because it will leave Hong Kong bare of cultural heritage. In August

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[Field Homework3]Ancient City: The Religious Heritage of Man Mo Temple

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/10dmDkEB1-0?si=opkBjB-WDTQEZunX Introduction Step into the enchanting world of the Man Mo Temple and embark on a captivating journey through its rich religious heritage. Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong, this ancient city is home to the majestic Man Mo Temple, a sanctuary that has withstood the test of time. We go on a journey to investigate the evolution, cultural influence, and historical significance of this holy site in this video essay. Come explore its history, the rationale for its founding, and its applicability in the modern world. We hope to offer an immersive journey into the sacred legacy

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[Field-Homework 3] The Afterglow of Hong Kong’s Neon Light.

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Introduction This video will revolve around the concept of the disappearing neon lights in Hong Kong, hence it is also named “The Afterglow of Hong Kong’s Neon Light”. We set the filming background in Yau Ma Tei, an area where neon lights were once the most dazzling. The theme of the video is the gradually disappearing neon lights, which reflect the changes in Hong Kong culture and image in the context of rapid social development, as well as people’s emotions and views on the passing of neon lights. Literature Review The iconic neon lights of Hong Kong have served as

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[Field-Homework 3] Metabolizing city: Hawker Stalls, Bowring Street

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    Credits At the beginning of the essay, I would like to give credit to our teaching team, for all the efforts they have given. Secondly, a thank you must be given to my teammate Liu Zihan, her ideas have deeply inspired me. The whole course and filming process would be indelible memories for me to preserve. Descriptions Back to the video itself, my keyword throughout the video is “Metabolism”, which implies that the buildings and people in the city are continuously reincarnating and repairing as time passes. The day market has provided energy (living necessities) to people, and

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