Hong Kong
Urban Bee Keeper Michael Leung Creates a New Bee-Saving Buzz In Hong Kong
Projects focused on saving the threatened bee population are flourishing worldwide, but the problem still remains a source of concern for many. Product designer Michael Leung recently launched his own
Aesop’s New Bamboo Wrapped Store Fits Right in With Sheung Wan Locals
Aesop’s latest addition to their international collection of eco-stores packs a bamboo punch that is sure to delight locals and tourists alike. Opened in December last year in Sheung Wan, China, the
Herzog & De Meuron To Turn A Hong Kong Jail Into Flashy New Contemporary Art Space
Apparently crime is down in Hong Kong, because the historical district is trying to figure out what to do with the disused Central Police Station. Architecture giants Herzog and De Meuron in collaboration
Foster + Partners Selected to Design Carbon Neutral Park for West Kowloon Cultural District
The architecture news of the day is that Foster + Partners has been selected by the board of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority to design a massive 56-acre urban park on a reclaimed harbor-front
Incredible Micro Home Transforms Into 24 Different Living Spaces
This micro home in Hong Kong designed by architect Gary Chang is called the “Domestic Transformer” because it transforms from a mere 344 sq. ft. into 24 differently designed living spaces.
Ephemeral Roof Exchange is a Space Age Transport Hub for Hong Kong
With a trio of renewable energy generating systems and a space-age transient roof, the Ephemeral Roof Exchange is a futuristic design proposal for a major transport hub in Hong Kong. Designed by Steven Ma
Hong Kong Transportation Hub Actually Improves Air Quality
“Under the Same Roof” is an exciting new design for the Hong Kong Boundary Crossings Facility (HKBCF) that will be located on an artificial island in the Pearl River Delta in Hong Kong.
An Urban Farm Sprouts in the Heart of Shenzhen
An urban farm was recently planted right in the heart of downtown Shenzhen, China as part of the Shenzhen & Hong Kong Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture. The installation, called Landgrab City, is a
MICRO WIND TURBINES: Small Size, Big Impact
Conventional wind turbine technology has been a bit out of reach for most residential consumers living in urban areas—until now. Researchers at Hong Kong University and Lucien Gambarota of Motorwave
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