Architecture of Hong Kong
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The architecture of Hong Kong features great emphasis on contemporary architecture, especially Modernism, Postmodernism, and Functionalism. Due to the lack of available land, few historical buildings
Tong lau in Mong Kok. Once a ubiquitous form of mixed-use architecture in Hong Kong, such shophouses are now a rare sight. These particular shophouses were redeveloped by the Urban Renewal Authority in 2016.
Model of Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb.
The Han Tomb's burial chamber.
Pang uk in Tai O; Pang uk were built by Tanka people due to their traditions of living above water.
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million re
Architecture of Hong Kong
…Postmodernism, and Functionalism. Due to the lack of available land, few historical buildings remain in the urban areas of Hong Kong. Therefore, Hong Kong has become a centre for modern architecture as older buildings are cleared away to make space for newer, larger buildings. It has more buildings above…
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Hong Kong in 1868, photograph by John Thomson
Peking Road in Tsim Sha Tsui in 1971
Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, 2007