Ulaanbaatar: A Nomadic City in the Modern World
Hong Kong Management Association, Central
Why We Recommend it
Architect and HKU professor Joshua Belchover explores how Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar is navigating its nomadic heritage in an era of rapid growth and environmental challenges.
Description
How does Ulaanbaatar, captial of Mongolia — a country known for its traditional nomadic lifestyle — fare amid the pressures of rapid urbanisation? Architect and University of Hong Kong professor Joshua Bolchover explores the city’s unique challenges in his upcoming talk at the Hong Kong Management Association, from sprawling districts of ger tents lacking basic urban infrastructure, to severe air pollution. He presents innovative designs that reimagine the traditional ger, bridging nomadic heritage with modern urban needs and offering sustainable solutions to Ulaanbaatar’s pressing challenges.
Details
When: 29 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 Where: Hong Kong Management Association – 8 Cotton Tree Drive – Central
