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...
the bamboo metropolis
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....
NEW! The Bamboo Metropolis: A Zolima Culture Guide
Coming soon on Kickstarter: The Bamboo Metropolis, the third volume of the Zolima Culture Guide....
These Bamboo Scaffolders Have Plans for the Future
Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo scaffolder, has joined forces with Sam Wai to promote the craft and pave the way for its future...
Meet the Father and Son Keeping Bamboo Scaffolding Safe
A father-and-son duo are doing their part to reinforce Hong Kong’s age-old scaffolding tradition...
Macau Artist João Ó is Blending Cultures Through Bamboo
Born in Portugal and raised in Macau, architect and artist João Ó uses bamboo as his medium and space as his canvas. ...