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...
Urban planning
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?...
Hong Kong’s Skyline Icons: Bridges
Unlike San Francisco, New York or Sydney, Hong Kong isn't particularly known for its bridges. Maybe that should chan...
Hong Kong’s Most Beloved Public Space is Under Threat
The Western District Public Cargo Working Area, also known as the Instagram Pier, is a rare open space on the waterfront. But government plans could soon carve it up into smaller pieces – or worse....
Island Stories, Part II: Hong Kong’s Disappearing Islands
Hong Kong is made up of 263 islands – but that number is smaller than it once was, and it may shrink even more in the future....
Grey Metal Fences Are Taking Over Hong Kong
They're everywhere – and they're becoming more common. As roadside fences proliferate around Hong Kong, some people have come up with ingenious ways to make them useful....