Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Typhoon Shelters and Their Rollicking History Christopher DewolfApril 19, 2023 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... HeritageHistoryPeopleUrbanism0 Comments 010 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Bridges Christopher DewolfSeptember 22, 2022 Unlike San Francisco, New York or Sydney, Hong Kong isn't particularly known for its bridges. Maybe that should chan... ArchitectureDesignHistoryUrbanism0 Comments 012 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Ferry Piers, Maritime Town Squares Christopher DewolfJuly 22, 2022 The ferry piers along Victoria Harbour are sites of transit but also places to gather... A Little BreakHistoryUrbanismUsual Suspects & LandmarksWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments 09 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: The Shun Tak Centre, Gateway to Macau Christopher DewolfJune 17, 2022 Though it is quiet today, the Shun Tak Centre is a testament to Hong Kong's history of mobility... ArchitectureDesignHistoryUsual Suspects & Landmarks0 Comments 07 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Rooftop Billboards Christopher DewolfApril 28, 2022 Neon signs once dominated Hong Kong's skyline, but they are quickly being replaced by LED video screens... ArchitectureDesignHeritageHistoryUrbanism0 Comments 07 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: The Faded Glory of Tsim Sha Tsui East Christopher DewolfMarch 15, 2022 Once famous for its holiday displays and over-the-top nightlife, TST East has fallen on hard times – but it's still a Hong Kong icon... ArchitectureDesignHeritageHistoryUrbanism0 Comments 08 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Cheung Kong Center and the Hongkong Hilton Christopher DewolfFebruary 19, 2022 Where the Cheung Kong Center now stands was a hotel that once played a central role in Hong Kong life... ArchitectureDesignHistoryUsual Suspects & Landmarks0 Comments 012 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: The Peak Tower (But Which One?) Christopher DewolfFebruary 3, 2022 Two generations of towers on the Peak have left their mark on Hong Kong... A Little BreakArchitectureDesignWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments 013 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: M+, the Museum Made to Order Christopher DewolfDecember 17, 2021 M+ is finally open, and it enjoys a rare position among world institutions: a massive new building designed in collaboration with its own curators ... ArchitectureArtDesignInspring ItinerariesPhotographyVideo artVisual ArtWhere To Go, To Play, To Rest0 Comments 012 min read
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: ICC and IFC, Guarding the Harbour Christopher DewolfOctober 21, 2021 What do the icons of Hong Kong’s skyline say about the city?... ArchitectureDesignHistoryUrbanismUsual Suspects & Landmarks0 Comments 09 min read
