A new housing prototype for digital era
I would like to introduce a new housing system for the digital era that brings living, working and playing into a single structure to achieve a smart city in suburban area of Hong Kong . Digital device and advance technology
A new housing prototype for digital era
I would like to introduce a new housing system for the digital era that brings living, working and playing into a single structure to achieve a smart city in suburban area of Hong Kong . Digital device and advance technology
Urban Time-Share [A Communal Co-Working Model in Institutional Building]
[WHY] Urbanization is a global phenomenon. Population from rural area is rushing to the city. The highly-concentrated population and activities result in a scarce of land in city, causing insanely rising land price and rent. Especially in Hong Kong, which
Urban Time-Share [A Communal Co-Working Model in Institutional Building]
[WHY] Urbanization is a global phenomenon. Population from rural area is rushing to the city. The highly-concentrated population and activities result in a scarce of land in city, causing insanely rising land price and rent. Especially in Hong Kong, which
The Structural Identity of Living Space
Isolation of Living Space and Its Structure Le Corbusier’s invention of ‘Domino System’ marks the revolution of structure system from masonry structure to reinforced concrete frame structure. In his five points of architecture, Pilotis, which serve as the replacement of
The Structural Identity of Living Space
Isolation of Living Space and Its Structure Le Corbusier’s invention of ‘Domino System’ marks the revolution of structure system from masonry structure to reinforced concrete frame structure. In his five points of architecture, Pilotis, which serve as the replacement of
Market – Living: market based public housing development
Public housing has been the major policy carried out by the Hong Kong government to improve people’s well-being. Multiple design improvements are tested during the last 5 decades to help create better communities in public housing estates. However, one important
Market – Living: market based public housing development
Public housing has been the major policy carried out by the Hong Kong government to improve people’s well-being. Multiple design improvements are tested during the last 5 decades to help create better communities in public housing estates. However, one important
(n)omantic city [2]
Thesis Abstract// (n)omantic city, non-romantic city. In a fast pacing city like Hong Kong, it almost feels like a cold-hearted place that gives an impression of coldness. Everything including architecture is highly driven by efficiency, time and money, it is
(n)omantic city [2]
Thesis Abstract// (n)omantic city, non-romantic city. In a fast pacing city like Hong Kong, it almost feels like a cold-hearted place that gives an impression of coldness. Everything including architecture is highly driven by efficiency, time and money, it is
Primary School 2030
Why A famous youtuber, Prince Ea, in his video “I just sued the school system”, pointed out everything evolve through time, while education did not, it kills creativity, individuality and being intellectually abusive. This raise fierce debate on different
Primary School 2030
Why A famous youtuber, Prince Ea, in his video “I just sued the school system”, pointed out everything evolve through time, while education did not, it kills creativity, individuality and being intellectually abusive. This raise fierce debate on different
The Mutual City/ the sharing city
The attached pdf. >>>sabrina-fung .pdf *Please see the attached pdf. for a clear version. The Mutual City The Sharing City/ the public city/ The Efficient City [WHAT] The current world population of 7.3 billion is expected to reach 9.7 billion in
The Mutual City/ the sharing city
The attached pdf. >>>sabrina-fung .pdf *Please see the attached pdf. for a clear version. The Mutual City The Sharing City/ the public city/ The Efficient City [WHAT] The current world population of 7.3 billion is expected to reach 9.7 billion in
Tactile way of conservation in Huizhou district
[Why] Background In Huizhou, Anhui Province, there are many villages left a large number of historical houses which were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The most two famous villages are Xi di and Hong village, these villages were
Tactile way of conservation in Huizhou district
[Why] Background In Huizhou, Anhui Province, there are many villages left a large number of historical houses which were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The most two famous villages are Xi di and Hong village, these villages were
ZIP
[STATEMENT] Automobiles and roads are zipper if cities is a piece of fabric. Today it has been unzipped, the objective of this thesis is to study how to zip and what will happen after zipping. This thesis examines the possibilities of removing
ZIP
[STATEMENT] Automobiles and roads are zipper if cities is a piece of fabric. Today it has been unzipped, the objective of this thesis is to study how to zip and what will happen after zipping. This thesis examines the possibilities of removing
Language of Density
Thesis statement We need a new system to increase capacity of major cities. This require a planning utility beyond the current plan-based method. To accommodate the diversity of booming society, it should also foster complexity instead of imposing monopolistic pattern.
Language of Density
Thesis statement We need a new system to increase capacity of major cities. This require a planning utility beyond the current plan-based method. To accommodate the diversity of booming society, it should also foster complexity instead of imposing monopolistic pattern.
“Architectural” Cages
Hong Kong’s property prices are among the highest in the world. Last week, the government raised the stamp duty for non-first-time buyers for the second time in three years to dampen soaring prices. As such, lengthy waits for public housing
“Architectural” Cages
Hong Kong’s property prices are among the highest in the world. Last week, the government raised the stamp duty for non-first-time buyers for the second time in three years to dampen soaring prices. As such, lengthy waits for public housing
MOVE or STAY ( Monotown vs Urban Village)
This thesis explores how some remained urban clusters like monotown and urban village in china develop under contemporary context. From architectural perspective, By a supposition based on a specific area, how these urban clusters converse form conventional constrains. Context: A monotown (a calque from
MOVE or STAY ( Monotown vs Urban Village)
This thesis explores how some remained urban clusters like monotown and urban village in china develop under contemporary context. From architectural perspective, By a supposition based on a specific area, how these urban clusters converse form conventional constrains. Context: A monotown (a calque from
Readdressing Individualism in Hong Kong Residential Developments
Thesis Statement Housing, the type of architecture with the most intimate relationship with human, should address more originality and individuality by providing freedom of customization instead of being isolated from human lives with a stereotyped and standardized design. Context /
Readdressing Individualism in Hong Kong Residential Developments
Thesis Statement Housing, the type of architecture with the most intimate relationship with human, should address more originality and individuality by providing freedom of customization instead of being isolated from human lives with a stereotyped and standardized design. Context /
Housing as a place for Live / Work /Play in the digital era
[Abstract] I would like to introduce a new housing system for the digital era that brings living, working and playing into a single structure to achieve a smart city in suburban area of Hong Kong . Digital device and advance
Housing as a place for Live / Work /Play in the digital era
[Abstract] I would like to introduce a new housing system for the digital era that brings living, working and playing into a single structure to achieve a smart city in suburban area of Hong Kong . Digital device and advance
Reuse the legacy of abandoned food barns
[WHAT] This thesis aims to look into vernacular modernism in rural china in the case of abandoned food barn. It will not only focus on reuse of food barns, but how traditional strategies could be applied to new type of
Reuse the legacy of abandoned food barns
[WHAT] This thesis aims to look into vernacular modernism in rural china in the case of abandoned food barn. It will not only focus on reuse of food barns, but how traditional strategies could be applied to new type of
Vertical Transition in Horizontal Tower
STATEMENT Tower as a typology is becoming a common language we share where we compromise between the issue of ‘insufficient land’ and ‘overpopulation’. I see the current condition of tower architecture in Hong Kong as a result of compromise. As
Vertical Transition in Horizontal Tower
STATEMENT Tower as a typology is becoming a common language we share where we compromise between the issue of ‘insufficient land’ and ‘overpopulation’. I see the current condition of tower architecture in Hong Kong as a result of compromise. As
Re-activating Vernacular – in the context of globalization
THESIS TITLE Re-activating the Vernacular – in the Context of Globalization THESIS STATEMENT Under the stimulation of globalization and process of urbanization, the value of vernacular or traditional architectures is catching attention, especially in developing countries, including China, India, Mongolia
Re-activating Vernacular – in the context of globalization
THESIS TITLE Re-activating the Vernacular – in the Context of Globalization THESIS STATEMENT Under the stimulation of globalization and process of urbanization, the value of vernacular or traditional architectures is catching attention, especially in developing countries, including China, India, Mongolia
Walk with water
Program: spa, swimming, tea-drinking, exhibition, meditation Statement: “Memorization may seem like a brain-based skill, but it has as much to do with our bodies and our building.” By Sarah C. Rich Memory is the store of things learned and retained
Walk with water
Program: spa, swimming, tea-drinking, exhibition, meditation Statement: “Memorization may seem like a brain-based skill, but it has as much to do with our bodies and our building.” By Sarah C. Rich Memory is the store of things learned and retained
Extension of public space
Thesis Statement The thesis will focus on an urban element which is back alleys. Since there is a lack of public space within Hong Kong, I would like to explore the methodology of creating public space in back alleys. Environmental
Extension of public space
Thesis Statement The thesis will focus on an urban element which is back alleys. Since there is a lack of public space within Hong Kong, I would like to explore the methodology of creating public space in back alleys. Environmental
Redefining Compact Residential Design Methodologies for Hong Kong
Statement The thesis aims to redefine the typical design approach of highly repetitive housing estates in Hong Kong, with considerations towards the emerging social issues of greater demands for compact units and a lack of land for developing large-scale housing
Redefining Compact Residential Design Methodologies for Hong Kong
Statement The thesis aims to redefine the typical design approach of highly repetitive housing estates in Hong Kong, with considerations towards the emerging social issues of greater demands for compact units and a lack of land for developing large-scale housing
Post-war Collective Housing Prototype(s)
Architecture and war are not incompatible. Architecture is war. War is architecture. Paul Virilio and I, in our different ways, share an intense interest in the changes brought about by technological innovation, by cultural and social upheavals, by natural catastrophes
Post-war Collective Housing Prototype(s)
Architecture and war are not incompatible. Architecture is war. War is architecture. Paul Virilio and I, in our different ways, share an intense interest in the changes brought about by technological innovation, by cultural and social upheavals, by natural catastrophes
Architecture after Disaster: Reliving in Post-disaster Area
Whenever people were suffered from the natural disaster like the earthquake and war, most of that injuries and deaths were not due to the disaster directly but due to the lack of living space, water problem and diseases. However, the
Architecture after Disaster: Reliving in Post-disaster Area
Whenever people were suffered from the natural disaster like the earthquake and war, most of that injuries and deaths were not due to the disaster directly but due to the lack of living space, water problem and diseases. However, the
Social integration of architecture with elderly
Thesis statement: The objective of this thesis is to improve the architectural qualities of the lives of elderly in order to increase the integration level of our senior citizens into society. [WHY] With medical advancements and a longer life expectancy,
Social integration of architecture with elderly
Thesis statement: The objective of this thesis is to improve the architectural qualities of the lives of elderly in order to increase the integration level of our senior citizens into society. [WHY] With medical advancements and a longer life expectancy,
Inserted Communities for Temporary Gathering
Thesis Statement Inserted communities for temporary gathering in public space relieve the congestion of circulatory pedestrian. Context Traffic jams happened frequently when someone stops inside the fast and intensive flow of circulation. Well known as one of the highest density
Inserted Communities for Temporary Gathering
Thesis Statement Inserted communities for temporary gathering in public space relieve the congestion of circulatory pedestrian. Context Traffic jams happened frequently when someone stops inside the fast and intensive flow of circulation. Well known as one of the highest density
Homeless Reintegration
“I feel it is the duty of us as human to be compassionate to others in need and not treat them as vermin.” Homeless has always been a social issue affecting all groups of people as well as the city
Homeless Reintegration
“I feel it is the duty of us as human to be compassionate to others in need and not treat them as vermin.” Homeless has always been a social issue affecting all groups of people as well as the city
Residential Podium Roof Renovation in Shek Tong Tsui Community
Thesis Background Hong Kong’s political system, geography and population density make it one of the most crowded urban environments in the world. Soaring real estate prices fed by profit driven developers and a deluge of investment and speculation from the
Residential Podium Roof Renovation in Shek Tong Tsui Community
Thesis Background Hong Kong’s political system, geography and population density make it one of the most crowded urban environments in the world. Soaring real estate prices fed by profit driven developers and a deluge of investment and speculation from the
Morphology in Urban green
Fig. 1. Green Urban Tower Typologies (Recycled Skylines: 8 Green Urban Tower Typologies for 2050 Article by Kurt, filed under Conceptual & Futuristic in the Technology category) The living quality in Hong Kong can be improved. Firstly, I would like
Morphology in Urban green
Fig. 1. Green Urban Tower Typologies (Recycled Skylines: 8 Green Urban Tower Typologies for 2050 Article by Kurt, filed under Conceptual & Futuristic in the Technology category) The living quality in Hong Kong can be improved. Firstly, I would like
MAXICITY
Counting non-stop, at one number a second, it would take you 31 years, 251 days, 7 hours, 46 minutes, and 39 seconds to count to 1 billion.But if we use the Powers of Magnitude, 1x10x10…x10, we can be there in
MAXICITY
Counting non-stop, at one number a second, it would take you 31 years, 251 days, 7 hours, 46 minutes, and 39 seconds to count to 1 billion.But if we use the Powers of Magnitude, 1x10x10…x10, we can be there in
“Architectural” Cages
Hong Kong is one of the most populated city in the world. Huge population and limited space had caused to a housing shortage. With the wealthy gradually edge out the poor, where does the less well-off go? Many of the
“Architectural” Cages
Hong Kong is one of the most populated city in the world. Huge population and limited space had caused to a housing shortage. With the wealthy gradually edge out the poor, where does the less well-off go? Many of the
Rebuilding ‘hometown’ for immigrants from reservoir region
The construction of reservoirs in rural China has been forcing thousands of villagers leaving their home village where their ancestors have been living for generations. The lack of planning and concern on these immigrants have resulted in their difficulty in
Rebuilding ‘hometown’ for immigrants from reservoir region
The construction of reservoirs in rural China has been forcing thousands of villagers leaving their home village where their ancestors have been living for generations. The lack of planning and concern on these immigrants have resulted in their difficulty in
“Interacitive”Architecture
Nowadays,multi-used buildings can be seen everywhere especially in metropolis for the purpose of providing space for diversities of activities.Most of them are provided a big box with decorative facades regardless of what type of activities interior. Architecture,itself,should establish the relationship
“Interacitive”Architecture
Nowadays,multi-used buildings can be seen everywhere especially in metropolis for the purpose of providing space for diversities of activities.Most of them are provided a big box with decorative facades regardless of what type of activities interior. Architecture,itself,should establish the relationship
Refugee camp as the new urban city and not temporary structures
The huge influx of refugees into Europe has been an urgent issue for the last couple of years. These camps often are not as temporary as they were constructed for. Kleinschmidt states ‘These are the cities of tomorrow.’ And that
Refugee camp as the new urban city and not temporary structures
The huge influx of refugees into Europe has been an urgent issue for the last couple of years. These camps often are not as temporary as they were constructed for. Kleinschmidt states ‘These are the cities of tomorrow.’ And that
Urban Village Renewal in China
Urban Village is an unique category of urban zone in China nowadays. These villages are formed by migrant workers in 80s-90s in China. Because of urban expansion in wider range, these villages have to be reconstructed. Basically, original local residents
Urban Village Renewal in China
Urban Village is an unique category of urban zone in China nowadays. These villages are formed by migrant workers in 80s-90s in China. Because of urban expansion in wider range, these villages have to be reconstructed. Basically, original local residents
Cities of Remembering and Forgetting
Cities build as they demolish. We remember as we forget. Architecture creates memories. Human memories are spatial. Human experience always occur in a place and our memory of any experience is always place specific. Memory of the city is shaped
Cities of Remembering and Forgetting
Cities build as they demolish. We remember as we forget. Architecture creates memories. Human memories are spatial. Human experience always occur in a place and our memory of any experience is always place specific. Memory of the city is shaped
Adaptive Potential of Architecture for Elderly
The aim of this thesis is to combine research methods with architectural design to propose an elderly living community with focusing on flexibility and adaptability. The typical elderly housing of China is mostly related to large scale mega-complexes that tended
Adaptive Potential of Architecture for Elderly
The aim of this thesis is to combine research methods with architectural design to propose an elderly living community with focusing on flexibility and adaptability. The typical elderly housing of China is mostly related to large scale mega-complexes that tended
Homeless Sunday
Proposal 1 Homeless Sunday About 3000,000 foreign housekeepers are working in Hong Kong and most of them are living in their employers’ house. Sundays are their day off, and these domestic helpers usually spend the day outside, whatever the
Homeless Sunday
Proposal 1 Homeless Sunday About 3000,000 foreign housekeepers are working in Hong Kong and most of them are living in their employers’ house. Sundays are their day off, and these domestic helpers usually spend the day outside, whatever the
The extension of public space
In Hong Kong, many public spaces like laneways are always abandoned. Even though those spaces are undesirable, they still have its potential to be optimized. In western countries, some unwanted spaces such as laneways are activated to line with a variety of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. Those redesigned laneways not only become an extension of public space, but also increase the connectivity within the city.
The extension of public space
In Hong Kong, many public spaces like laneways are always abandoned. Even though those spaces are undesirable, they still have its potential to be optimized. In western countries, some unwanted spaces such as laneways are activated to line with a variety of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. Those redesigned laneways not only become an extension of public space, but also increase the connectivity within the city.
Architecture as a Fairytale | The Fantasy and Reality
Architects design to seek for specific atmospheres; fairytales lie on the fact that, whilst being simple stories, they often enclose powerful philosophical messages whose ultimately aim to trigger reflection upon different aspects of human nature. They are stories tend to
Architecture as a Fairytale | The Fantasy and Reality
Architects design to seek for specific atmospheres; fairytales lie on the fact that, whilst being simple stories, they often enclose powerful philosophical messages whose ultimately aim to trigger reflection upon different aspects of human nature. They are stories tend to
(n)omantic city
non-romantic city = (n)omantic city ‘where is the romance in Hong Kong?’ I’m sure most of us struggle to answer this question. There are no romantic places in Hong Kong. It almost feels like that HK is a cold-hearted place, a high
(n)omantic city
non-romantic city = (n)omantic city ‘where is the romance in Hong Kong?’ I’m sure most of us struggle to answer this question. There are no romantic places in Hong Kong. It almost feels like that HK is a cold-hearted place, a high
Virtual Reality (a.k.a Real Virtuality)
“Deception is a developed art of civilization and the most potent weapon in the game of power.” – Robert Greene Most use the Internet, but few understands its physical existence. They say they can know everything from IT, but little knows anything
Virtual Reality (a.k.a Real Virtuality)
“Deception is a developed art of civilization and the most potent weapon in the game of power.” – Robert Greene Most use the Internet, but few understands its physical existence. They say they can know everything from IT, but little knows anything
Adaptive Sharing
Shared space is nothing new. There are numerous examples of co-working area, communal living or multi-function spaces designed all over the world. The boundary of the public/private, open/enclosed or owned/occupied etc. has never been clear. However, this blurred line might
Adaptive Sharing
Shared space is nothing new. There are numerous examples of co-working area, communal living or multi-function spaces designed all over the world. The boundary of the public/private, open/enclosed or owned/occupied etc. has never been clear. However, this blurred line might
Architecture for ‘Homeless’
In recent years, the housing price in Hong Kong keep increasing rapidly. Citizens, especially young adults, can no longer afford either buying or renting an apartment. At the same time the supply of public housing is not enough for all
Architecture for ‘Homeless’
In recent years, the housing price in Hong Kong keep increasing rapidly. Citizens, especially young adults, can no longer afford either buying or renting an apartment. At the same time the supply of public housing is not enough for all
Language of density
“If life is going to exist in a universe of this size, then the one thing it cannot afford to have is a sense of proportion.” – Restaurant at the End of Universe, Douglas Adams What if the entire PRC
Language of density
“If life is going to exist in a universe of this size, then the one thing it cannot afford to have is a sense of proportion.” – Restaurant at the End of Universe, Douglas Adams What if the entire PRC