Often known for its rainbow-coloured façade and world-famous photo spot, Choi Hung Estate is more than just an Instagram darling. Built in the early 1960s and once home to farmland …
A rare conversation with Professor Miles Glendinning on why Hong Kong’s public housing is a cultural treasure worth documenting and preserving.
Lai Tak Tsuen, a unique bicylindrical public housing estate in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, is famed for its striking design and historical significance. Named in honor of Michael Wright, a …
When one thinks of Tai Hing Estate(「大興邨」) in Tuen Mun, the first thing that likely comes to mind is its distinctive cruciform building design. This unique architectural style, with narrower …
Transforming factory buildings into public housing estates is not an unattainable feat in Hong Kong. In fact, there is a unique estate in Chai Wan that has achieved this remarkable …
If you’ve been following “Exploring Hong Kong’s Public Housing,” you’ve probably noticed that Lek Yuen Estate in Sha Tin is a frequent subject in our photos. It’s no surprise, as …
What is the oldest public housing estate in Hong Kong? This question has surely intrigued many. To answer this, one might need to delve deeply into the history of housing …
Before delving into Lung Hang Estate in Sha Tin, let me first share my impression of it. To be honest, my initial impression of Lung Hang Estate was quite vague. …
Compared to the neighboring “Instagrammable” public housing estate Nam Shan Estate, Tai Hang Tung Estate can be considered a relatively low-key presence. As a child, I often had the misconception …
