Meet the Bamboo Scaffolder Who Took the Job Nobody Wanted
How an unexpected journey led to the most complicated job of a scaffolder’s life...
Urbanism
Welcome to the Bamboo Metropolis
Hong Kong wouldn’t be the same without this natural material that has served both form and function for thousands of years...
Help Us Publish the Bamboo Metropolis
How a humble grass built Hong Kong — and why its future matters. Discover The Bamboo Metropolis and back it on Kickstarter....
The Story of Hong Kong’s Incredible HSBC Building
As Hong Kong's HSBC Building marks its 40th anniversary, we look back at the story behind the pioneering landmark's design and construction...
NEW! The Bamboo Metropolis: A Zolima Culture Guide
Coming soon on Kickstarter: The Bamboo Metropolis, the third volume of the Zolima Culture Guide....
Hong Kong Tong Lau: Inside Noii Art House
In a landmark tong lau, a renovated Sham Shui Po art space balances grassroots heritage with an accessible platform for emerging artists...
Hong Kong on Instagram: @Stfeyes’ Cinematic and Intimate Lens
At this year’s Affordable Art Fair, Sean Foley’s works invite us to pause and rediscover Hong Kong, one image at a time...
What’s Next For Hong Kong’s Harbourfront?
With plans to make nearly all of Victoria Harbour accessible by 2028, now’s the time to start thinking critically about the quality of our waterfront spaces]...
Your Highly Subjective Guide to the Kowloon Harbourfront
The highs are higher and the lows are lower: exploring waterfront spaces on the north side of Victoria Harbour...
An Opinionated Guide to Hong Kong Island’s Harbourfront
Now that Hong Kong Island's harbourfront is finally connected, here's what you can expect along the way...
Meet Dr. Toilet, Hong Kong’s Advocate for Better Public Washrooms
Hong Kong has a robust network of public toilets. Is that enough?...
The Best Harbourfront Promenades in Hong Kong
We set out to explore the many public spaces along Victoria Harbour. Here are five of the best...
Hong Kong’s Lost Streams and Rivers
What happened to the many different streams, rivers and nullahs that once ran through Hong Kong?...
Neon Is Not Dead: Mark Our Talk Series on Your March & April Calendar
We're keeping the conversation going wit talks on neon's past, present and future, in Hong Kong and abroad...
Pirates, Magic and Neon: Tsing Yi’s Chun Kwan Temple
Hong Kong's only neon-lit temple is also unique in another sense: it's dedicated to a god with a very specific purview...
Born From the Waves of the Sea: Land Reclamation in Hong Kong
How Hong Kong has been shaped and reshaped by the constant creation of new land...
Is the West Kowloon Cultural District Too Big to Fail?
WestK’s new leader addresses recent controversies — while making the case that Hong Kong can’t afford to let the cultural district fail...
M+ Goes Overseas to Explore Communist Chinese Architecture
A new show in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Architecture is a surprisingly engaging take on an overlooked period in Chinese architecture...
Hong Kong’s Delicious, Disappearing Mushroom Huts
How a functional cooked food stall became an icon of Hong Kong cuisine...
How Hong Kong’s Airport Completely Transformed the City
Hong Kong has always been a hub for travel – and the Airport Core Programme reshaped the built environment to reflect that...
An Archive of Hong Kong’s Cityscape at the Venice Biennale
From bamboo scaffolding to public housing and more, a new exhibition documents what makes Hong Kong unique...
Will the New Kai Tak Live Up to the Old Airport’s Legacy?
The former Kai Tak Airport has become a symbol of Hong Kong’s golden years. What does that mean for the new development taking its place?...
How Bianca Tse and Greg Girard Used AI to Reimagine the Kowloon Walled City
AI-generated imagery has allowed two artists to explore a fascinating place that was – in a way that it wasn’t...
The Lost Mansions of the Mid-Levels, Part V: Paul Chater’s Marble Hall
One of Hong Kong’s most legendary tycoons built an equally legendary palace clad in marble shipped all the way from Greece...
How Hong Kong’s Biggest Swamp Became Happy Valley
Malaria scuttled plans for a grand new civic centre, opening the door to the Happy Valley we know today...
The Lost Mansions of the Mid-Levels, Part III: Euston Castle
A medieval castle once towered above Bonham Road. It was a symbol of Hong Kong's global blend of cultures...
The MTR Turns 45: Mosaic Tiles, Chinese Script and a Railway to Remember
How the MTR’s first design team created a distinct visual identity that endures today...
Cha Guo Stories, Part VI: Artisanal (and Sometimes Experimental) Soy Sauce
Yuet Wo has been making soy sauce, rice wine and a host of other small-batch products in Kwu Tung since the 1970s]...
The Lost Mansions of the Mid-Levels, Part II: Rose Hill and Buxey Lodge
US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a surprising connection to Hong Kong...
The MTR Turns 45: How It All Began
How Hong Kong's renowned metro system came to be, thanks to savvy engineering and a few visionary people...
Why Some Hong Kong Squatter Villages Survived
The story of squatters is the story of Hong Kong itself...
The Lost Cityscape of Do-It-Yourself Hong Kong
An architect investigates the illegal façade additions that gave Hong Kong its character...
The Death and Life of Hong Kong’s Public Markets, Part II
Hong Kong's wet markets evolved into a unique typology: an all-in-one civic centre. But it's now endangered...
The Death and Life of Hong Kong’s Public Markets, Part I
Hong Kong wouldn't be Hong Kong without its markets. Are they okay?...
A New Documentary Shows How Chinatown is Fighting Back
North America’s historic Chinatowns are not just resisting demise, they are plotting a course towards a more resilient future...
What Happens When the Water Rises? Design for a Wet Future
Water squares, sponge parks, sustainable reclamation: they’re all tools to deal with rising sea levels and worsening rain...
Backyard Trails Are Hong Kong’s DIY Green Spaces
Leftover green areas have been transformed into community-run gathering spaces. Can they survive government intervention?...
Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: Tai Hang’s Last Garages
Stories from tight-knit Tai Hang, an old Hakka village turned trendy urban neighbourhood...
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Typhoon Shelters and Their Rollicking History
Typhoon shelters are an unmistakable part of Hong Kong's landscape – and a reminder of the time when they functioned as cities on the sea...
Why Did Hong Kong Turn Its Back On Its Streets?
Hong Kong is known for its lively streets. So why has it become a city of inward-facing malls and housing estates?...