[Field-Homework3]Ecological City

  Ecological City A description of the video’s theme and subject, the setting/places and components Chungking Mansions has long been a symbol of the complex interplay between globalization and local identity in Hong Kong. Situated in one of the most visited districts of the city, it represents a unique fusion of histories, cultures, and economic stories from across the globe. ‘Chungking Forest’ seeks to unravel these layers, presenting the Mansions not only as a place but as a phenomenon that reflects broader social and economic trends. This video essay peels back the layers of its past, explores its present dynamics,

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[Video Essay] CONTROL CITY

SITE: DORMITORY Director: LIN Mengfei SCENE: LIN Mengfei SUBTITLE: LIN Mengfei 1. Introduction Inspiration This video is a visual presentation of my real life experiences and reflections to the built environment. The initial inspiration mainly comes from a long period self-quarantine in a small bedroom with a huge window on one wall. After having an interview with my classmates, we shared the feeling of having quarantine in the dormitory. It is slightly lonely and we both realised that we were born to love the outdoors. During the quarantine, we tells the time naturally by looking through windows. Pink morning light shines

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