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[Field-Homework 3]Spacious city:Bus station system HongKong

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Introduction: This video is about historic buses and bus stops in Hong Kong. Over the years, as one of the three major international financial centers, Hong Kong has enjoyed a unique financial status in Asia and the world, which has attracted many tourists to visit it. The legendary wonders of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor and the night view from the Peak add a layer of legend to the city. With the support of such rich elements, Hong Kong inevitably needs a strong public transport hub to maintain the high intensity of the operation of the entire city, among which, Hong

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[Field-Homework 3] Public City: Pedestrian Footbridge System, Mong Kok, Kowloon

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/A5mv5dX1Zys Introduction Using hostile architecture as a medium, this essay aims to discuss the relationship between the homeless and hostile designs. Meanwhile, the duality of these anti-homeless facilities is worth investigating at the same time. Homeless people are always the neglected stakeholders in our society. Walking on the streets, there is a high chance of you ignoring the beggar begging for a living. Since they are most likely bowing down or sitting on the walkway, it is difficult to notice when you normally walk in the city, especially everyone is walking in fast pace in Hong Kong. After

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[Field-Homework 3] Disconnected City: Telephone Booths, Sam Shing Estate

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Disconnected City At the heart of this poetic piece is a lament and an argument over the erosion of human connection and authentic romance in the modern city. Me, as the narrator observes how love, relationships, and even the physical spaces that once facilitated them are being swept away by the relentless “currents of time”, with many symbolism and imagery of “water elements”. Sometimes I have a nostalgic yearning for a bygone era when people genuinely connected, as embodied by the telephone booths scattered around the city. However, I find these remnants of the past now abandoned and disconnected from

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[Field-Homework 3]: Disappearing City: Capturing the Fading Essence of Hong Kong’s Graham Street Market

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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/R_9yfYnLiMc?si=-hONxGbcgwAtujkzArchitecture and Film Video Essay + Comments Stefaniia Korolkova 3036276681 Transcript (847 words) Script and Notes: Locations: Graham Street Market: Stanley Street, Gage Street, Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, Stone Slab Street Subject: In the heart of Hong Kong, amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, lies Graham Street Market—a cultural icon and a testament to the city’s rich heritage. However, beneath its vibrant facade lies a poignant narrative of change and evolution, as the market grapples with the forces of modernization and urban development that threaten its very existence. Graham Street Market, located in the Central district of Hong Kong,

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[Field-Homework 3] Public City: Kwun Tong Promenade, Kwun Tong, Kowloon

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Link: https://youtu.be/12l5RHibn-E   Public City: Kwun Tong Promenade, Kwun Tong, Kowloon   Introduction    In Hong Kong, this crowded urban city, most of us are usually comfortable in a private space. Whereas we do not know how to make ourselves comfortable in a public space. Therefore, I believe that a public area such as the promenade is important in encouraging tolerance of citizens.    In this essay, the rationale behind my video setting in Kwun Tong Promenade will be explained,  and discuss how this promenade located in Hoi Bun Road facilitates the social tolerance of citizens. Furthermore, why should we

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VIDEO ESSAY Lok Shuet Ying Cherie-Navigating the Uncertain Future of the Old-Fashioned Stationery Store

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Navigating the Uncertain Future of the Old-Fashioned Stationery Store UID: 3036107505 The director’s name: Lok Shuet Ying Cherie This video showcases a stationery store called “Dr. Stationery Boutique” located on Hong Kong Island. (Google Map, 2024) The camera initially establishes the store’s context, panning across the surrounding neighborhood to reveal the store’s unique positioning – the east side serves as the entrance to an upscale residential building, while the west side is dominated by a large Starbucks. Compared to the surrounding modern buildings, the stationery store and the clothing store below it appear quite dilapidated. (Figure 1) Figure 1 Original

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Neon lights in Mong Kok

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VIDEO ESSAY Description of the Video The theme of my video, titled “Disappearing City: Neon Lights in Mong Kok,” revolves around the cultural and visual transformation occurring in Mong Kok, one of the most famous districts in Hong Kong. The topic primarily focuses on the progressive replacement of traditional neon signs, which were previously a symbol of the city’s thriving nightlife and busy streets—and their replacement by modern LED lights. This change reflects larger socioeconomic and economic shifts as well as developments in technology and urban aesthetics. Between the 1950s and the 1980s, neon lights in Hong Kong reached their

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[Field-Homework 3] Eclectic city: Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon(By: Xiong Na)

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/govx9C7B_E8?feature=shared Eclectic city: Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Director: Xiong Na 3036260345 Haiphong Road, situated in the vibrant heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, is a symbolic showcase of Hong Kong’s unique urban landscape. This road highlights the dynamic interaction between the bustling pace of the city and its tranquil moments. On one side are bustling street vendors, old street markets, and a bustling flower market, while adjacent to it is Kowloon Park, a serene spot with lush greenery and historical buildings. Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the most important CBD areas in Hong Kong. (He, 2016) In

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Fenwick Pier, Wan Chai

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  Video Link: https://youtu.be/irbdSJ6k73I Introduction The demolition work of Fenwick Pier began in February 2022 and is still continuing to this day. This photographic stills video focuses on capturing the Fenwick Pier Fleet Arcade’s appearance before its demolition work. Such photos were taken in late 2021 and early 2022, right before its announced closure and plans for urban redevelopment. The video aims to describe some features and to provide some historical background of the embodiment of colonial Hong Kong. Fenwick Pier, which opened in 1974 British Hong Kong, met its end on 11 February 2022. It was originally built by

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[field-homework] MTR Passage

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Introduction   This video essay explores the dynamic roles of three major subway stations in Hong Kong—HKU Station, Central Station, and Jordan Station. These hubs are essential for understanding the city’s pulse and fast-paced lifestyle. By capturing urban movement and interaction during peak hours, the essay highlights the urban rhythm and its impact on daily life, demonstrating how the subway system integrates into the city’s social and cultural fabric (Fleishman, 1992).   Economic Contributions   Subway stations like HKU, Central, and Jordan are not just transit nodes but pivotal economic catalysts within Hong Kong. The dense foot traffic generated by

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