Hong Kong stories.[Series 12]
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21:45 1. Old days.Homeland
2011-04-13
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This episode told the story of pre-war vernacular architectures in Hong Kong. Architects described the historical background and characteristics of the pre-war tenement buildings on Mallory Street, St...
21:45 2. Labyrinth in the Air
2011-04-20
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This episode introduced the story of Central Elevated Walkway network in Hong Kong. Architects described the origin, development and characteristics of the walking network. Besides, the show looked at...
21:44 3. Looking Back at Our Snug Homes
2011-04-27
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This episode introduced the story of early public housing estates in Hong Kong. Mr. Donald Liao, the Former Director of Housing Authority, shared his experience in designing his first public estate—Ma...
21:42 4. One-stop Living with Shopping Mall
2011-05-04
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This episode told the story of shopping mall in Hong Kong. The show introduced Hong Kong’s first large-scale shopping mall—the Ocean Terminal opened in 1966. Besides, the show talked about the archite...
21:44 5. Religious Culture Realized in Architectural Buildings
2011-05-11
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This episode told the story of religious architectures in Hong Kong. The show visited Tsing Shan Monastery and looked at its restoration progress. Besides, architects and researchers described how the...
6. 50-year-old Kwun Tong
2011-05-18
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This episode told the story of Kwun Tong—the first satellite city in Hong Kong. The show reviewed Kwun Tong’s industrial development since 1950s and its recent redevelopment plan under Urban Renewal A...
21:44 7. In Search of Urban Oasis
2011-05-25
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This episode told the story of parks and squares in Hong Kong. Architect Kung Wing Kee shared his concept in designing Mount Austin Playground; he also described the historical development of Possessi...
21:45 8. Under the Same Roof
2011-06-01
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This episode talked about the story of mixed commercial residential building in Hong Kong. The show visited May Wah Building and Sincere House to reveal their unique architectural features. Besides, t...
21:45 9. Touring the Markets
2011-06-08
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This episode reviewed the story of fresh market in Hong Kong. The show visited various fresh markets such as Graham Street Open Market, Central Market and Bridges Street Market to reveal the life and ...
21:40 10. Home‧Sweet Home
2011-06-15
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This episode introduced the first large-scale private housing estate in Hong Kong—Mei Foo Sun Chuen. Architect Edward Ho, the designer of Mei Foo Sun Chuen, shared his design concept and described the...
