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[FIELDWORK REPORT] Vanishing City — Man Wag Building, by Ma Ho Kong, Qiu Xiaoyuan

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https://youtu.be/YXyIox0s2Ik?si=JL4KtKEGZ35LnmI7 Transcript A: Hong Kong is renowned for its use of land at maximum efficiency. With the rise of 24-hour self-service laundry shops, the traditional laundry industry is facing decline.  I am Henry, and  here with me is Hazel. Can you discuss why this decline is occurring? (compare) And how can we tell the industry is headed toward extinction? (data) B: [Yes.] The traditional laundry industry is facing major challenges that are causing it to vanish over time.  [First of all,]  Young people are unwilling to join the industry due to low wages and demanding work. The existing aging workforce

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[Fieldwork Report] Vanishing City – Clothes Drying Rack, Yan Chi Hong & Ching Hau Sik Monique

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    CCHU9034 Architecture and Film [Section 2A, 2023] FIELDWORK REPORT text transcript – Clothes Drying Rack Yan Chi Hong UID:3035565619 / Ching Hau Sik Monique UID: 3036207525   OPENING : Hong : In the vibrant city of Hong Kong, there are countless elements that make it truly unique. From space to its traditional buildings, this city is a treasure trove of culture and history. But sadly, in the fast-paced world we live in, many of these elements may no longer exist in just ten short years.   1. What is the artefact that is vanishing? Hong : Hello and

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[FIELDWORK] Ho Tsz Hei & Tsang Shuk Yin

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Ho Tsz Hei 3036193059 Tsang Shuk Yin 303036231265 Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eQJ5Z1WLWI Transcript (983 words) Ashley Usually, when you are walking under a building, what would you first notice? The shops nearby? Welcome to the first episode of ‘Vanishing City’. Today’s topic, vanishing elements at Man Wah Sun Chuen is the talk of the town. We are pleased to invite Professor Cheung from HKU, shop owner Mr Wong, and resident Ms Ng to share. Miss Ng Hello everybody, I am Miss Ng and I have been living in Man Wah building since 2001. Mr Wong Hi, this is Mr Wong, a

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[FIELDWORK REPORT] Youyuan Lin, Ziyi He, Stefania korolkova

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YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/XmA8G7EkMHw?feature=shared   He Ziyi 3035864003 Lin Youyuan 3036278043 Stefaniia Korolkova 3036276681   Transcript (946 Words)    Andi:  Welcome, listeners, to our podcast, where we delve into the revitalization of Graham Street Market, a historic wet market in Central. My name is Andi and I am joined by my co-host Stefania. For years, this bustling market has been an integral part of Hong Kong’s rich cultural fabric, weaving its way through the city’s core. However, as with any dynamic cityscape, Graham Street Market is not immune to change. Amidst its lively ambiance, there’s an unmistakable sense of impending transformation.

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Field work broadcast-Vanishing building: the General Post Office

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You Tube video link: v(15) fieldwork broadcast CCHU9034 – YouTube   Transcript: Liu (00:00) Good evening, I’m Liu Mingyao. Wong (00:03) I’m Wong Tsz Cheuk. Liu (00:04) Yeah. Today we are going to talk about the CCHU 9034s board cast, and we are going to revisiting the significant, yet controversial transformation of Hong Kong’s Central district, where a very old building have 50 years old history, which is a general post office, landing in Central, is going to be demolished. Wong (00:27) Yes, Liu. It’s a part of the border the redevelopment plan aiming to transform the Central into a

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[Fieldwork Report] Zhang Yifan & Chen Xingcheng

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    In this video, we will introduce the Sam Yee Kwan Shrine by giving the basic information of it, explaning the reason of why it is fading away, demonstrating its past and present,  showing the impacts brought by its disapperance, and also giving out the measures which has been taken so far. Now please enjoy our video. F：Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong’s urban jungle in Central is an unassuming historical treasure – the Sam Yee Kwan Shrine to the God of the Land. This ancient temple at the end of a lane in Wo

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[FIELDWORK] LITTLE CHEUNG, SONG Yiqun & ZHANG Xinyi

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LITTLE CHEUNG, DIR. FRUIT CHEN (1999)            Tong Lau, Yau Ma Tei District, Hong Kong   Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/_YDrGCNKj-s?si=l5d351GvP-MVaWcO   V: Hello and welcome to today’s Movie and Architecture Appreciation podcast. I am the host Vivien.   F: Hi everyone, I’m Floss, and the topic of today’s podcast is spaces, buildings or objects that will no longer exist in Hong Kong in ten years’ time.     Background Sources   V: First of all, we will start with introducing the background source of this blog. Little Cheung is a Hong Kong movie released in 1999, directed by Fruit

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[FIELDWORK REPORT] THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN, Jiang Ziyan & Wang Yi

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Youtube link: https://youtu.be/mT7vh7bzbrE Transcript: J: Hello everyone, I am Joyce W: I’m Wendy. Today we’re going to show you the Central Ferry Pier, one of the filming locations of The Mighty Peking Man. There is a memorable scene in the film Mighty Peking Man, when the gorilla arrives at Hong Kong’s Central Pier. This scene is a pivotal moment in the story, as it marks its entry into the bustling city and sets the stage for the chaos and destruction that follows. As the gorilla emerged from the surrounding buildings and approached the pier, a crowd of onlookers gathered, filled with

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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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