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HK Historical Architecture
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In a city with more than 7,600 skyscrapers, Hong Kong's skyline is always recognized as one of the most prominent features identifying the city. But if we're talking about architecture, Hong Kong's historical structures are just as important (if not more), giving a historical and cultural context, and a sense of nostalgia too. We look [...]
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In The Hood
North Point
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North Point, located in the northeastern part of Hong Kong, is an unassuming area - seemingly a sleepy residential neighbourhood with a mix of luxury developments and older buildings all mixed up in one area. Dig a little deeper with us and you'll find out it's worth exploring this district - with it's tram-crossing markets, [...]
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In The Know with Wilson Lee
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FILL US IN ON YOUR BACKGROUND, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU DO? I'm a Hong Kong based architectural and interior designer for more than 13 years. I’m also previously a musician and always in love with photography. I co-founded WALL Studio few years ago and had a wonderful journey with interesting projects. And now I [...]
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In The Know with Marisa Yiu
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FILL US IN ON YOUR BACKGROUND, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU DO? I’m an architect, designer, curator and an advocate for all things design. I run ESKYIU with my partner Eric Schuldenfrei. Our creative practice is composed of architects and multidisciplinary designers challenging the built environment in dynamic ways. We integrate art, design, culture and [...]
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HK Street Art
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March is a glorious month for art in Hong Kong as it is when all the biggest art events happen across the city, igniting the inner creative in all the city's people. In anticipation, we're paying tribute to an art form that celebrates originality, creativity and expression on the street level - Hong Kong street [...]
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In The Hood
Sheung Wan
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Go a little west of Central and you'll stumble into Sheung Wan - a close getaway from the hustle of the CBD. This neighbourhood is full of nostalgia and a must to explore by foot. Take an afternoon to discover traces of old Hong Kong (i.e. when it was a British colony), mixed in with small [...]
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In The Know with Jason Dembski
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FILL US IN ON YOUR BACKGROUND, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU DO? I am an architect/designer/curator originally from Columbus, Ohio. I’ve been living in Hong Kong for 6 years where I have my own small design practice and am one of the founders of HKwalls, an annual street art festival which takes place each March [...]
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In The Know with Diana d’Arenberg
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FILL US IN ON YOUR BACKGROUND, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU DO? I have conversations with artists, architects, and designers, see lots of art and design around the world, and then I write about it. This is all done while consuming liberal amounts of coffee. When I’m not doing that I play my bass guitar [...]
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Tribute to the HK Buns
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Buns are an iconic breakfast or afternoon tea items for Hongkongers (and maybe a large part of the world), and having a freshly baked Hong Kong style bun can be a total game-changer to your day. Despite the basics ingredients that a bun requires, it can take up to 24 hours from kneading to baking. Therefore, [...]
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In The Hood
Sham Shui Po
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Sham Shui Po is a quintessentially local neighbourhood worth visiting if you're up for an adventure amongst the working-class of Hong Kong. Get lost between the streets infamous for fabrics, electronics, art, toys and much more. EXPLORE If you're into arts and crafts at all, Sham Shui Po is the place to go. Off of Nam Cheong Street, you'll [...]
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