Question1:
The theme of inception broke the rule of gravity, that’s why in the video an existing architecture (Knowles Building) can be framed from a different perspective. For example, the vertical and horizontal components were reversed, plans can be seen as sections and vice versa. Did such new perspectives bring any ideas to your designs?
Answer1:
Indeed rewriting familiar spaces in daily life, (as was the experience of drafting the script of 惑SECTION) could unleash your imagination and open up new perspective to mundane spaces in our surrounding. This is especially important for architects-to-be: to develop the sensitivity to “see” beyond the routine. The concept of HOUR25 shared the same principle.
Question2:
The other question is not quite related to the video. How do you guys perceive local culture? What is your stance towards Hong Kong culture? This question is triggered by the photo with words “香港的” on your website. This question is so important to me because I am working on Hong Kong’s urbanscape for both this CC course and my studio course, any inspiration will definitely help a lot.
Answer2:
As a local resident, one should embrace the culture that surrounds us but be critical of it at the same time. I am glad that Hong Kong can maintain its cultural scene with multiplicity
Leung Lok Yan (UID: 3035479729)