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The Building Of Hong Kong

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Author : Anthony Walker
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 1990-11-01

The Building Of Hong Kong written by Anthony Walker and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-11-01 with Business & Economics categories.

Hong Kong is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. It has been built in a very short time. Its builders have achieved remarkable results but their contribution had not been documented. The Hong Kong Construction Association decided to correct this omission and commissioned this book to mark its 70th Anniversary. Consequently, the book concentrates on construction rather than design and highlights he main events in the evolution of the industry and its buildings up to the present day. Therefore, whilst reviewing historic projects and their builders, it also covers the modern era from 1970-90. The major landmarks of Hong Kong’s skyline are included but the less spectacular yet equally essential projects which contribute to Hong Kong’s social fabric are not neglected. The aim is to give flavor and feeling to the industry’s contribution to his remarkable city state.

Building Management In Hong Kong

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Author : Malcolm Merry
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016

Building Management In Hong Kong written by Malcolm Merry and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Building management categories.

Building Design And Development In Hong Kong

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Author : Division of Building Science and Technology
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

Building Design And Development In Hong Kong written by Division of Building Science and Technology and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Architecture categories.

The property market has always been a major driving force behind Hong Kong's economy. By providing a quality living and working environment, property development plays a significant role for Hong Kong to retain its position as an international metropolis. This book covers a wide range of topics on the building design and property development practice in Hong Kong. The process of property development from inception to completion is complicated, including territorial planning, building design, submission procedures, tendering and construction. This volume focuses on three areas: (1) Property Planning, (2) Design and Management, and (3) Construction and Maintenance. Readers will be benefited from the diversity in expertise and experience of authors from a multi-disciplinary team of planners, architects, engineers, surveyors and builders. Their concerted efforts give readers a broad view of the design and construction process in Hong Kong.

The Building Of Hong Kong

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Author : Tony Walker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990-01-01

The Building Of Hong Kong written by Tony Walker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-01-01 with categories.

Hong Kong Architecture 1945 2015

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Author : Charlie Q. L. Xue
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-06-13

Hong Kong Architecture 1945 2015 written by Charlie Q. L. Xue and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-13 with Architecture categories.

This book focuses on the transformation from colonial to global – the formation, mechanism, events, works and people related to urban architecture. The book reveals hardships the city encountered in the 1950s and the glamour enjoyed in the 1980s. It depicts the public and private developments, and especially the public housing which has sheltered millions of residents. The author identifies the architects practising in the formative years and the representatives of a rising generation after the 1980s. Suffering from land shortage and a dense environment, the urban development of Hong Kong has in the past 70 years met the changing demands of fluctuating economic activities and a rising population. Architecture on the island has been shaped by social demands, the economy and technology. The buildings have been forged by the government, clients, planners, architects, many contractors and end-users. The built environment nurtures our life and is visual evidence of the way the city has developed. Hong Kong is a key to East Asia in the Pacific Era. The book is a must-read for a thorough understanding the contemporary history and architecture of this oriental pearl. Endorsement: “Hong Kong sets an extreme example of hyper-density living. MTR’s Kowloon Station project offered my firm the unique opportunity to contribute to a new type of fully integrated three dimensional transport mega-structure, conceived as a well-connected place for people to live, work and play. Through Charlie Xue’s book, one can see how a compact city works and high density integrated development indicates a sustainable path for modern city making.” Sir Terry Farrell, CBE, Principal, Farrells "Well researched and refreshingly well structured, Charlie Xue's latest book comprehensively shows how Hong Kong's post-war urban architecture both tracks and symbolizes the former British colony's rise to success - a must read for architecture and culture buffs alike." Peter G. Rowe, Raymond Garbe Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor. “An essential addition to the growing literature on Chinese architecture, the title of the book belies the full scope of Xue’s extensive history. Covering Hong Kong’s postwar transition from defeated colony to Pacific Age power house, Xue expertly traces the evolution of the city’s ambitious and innovative programs of integrated high density urban design and infrastructure, as well as changing architectural fashions. In a time when many Western governments have all but abandoned public housing programs, Xue’s book is a timely reminder of what can be achieved.” Professor Chris Abel, author of Architecture and Identity, Architecture, technology and process and The Extended Self.“/p>

Building Hong Kong

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Author : Wah Sang Wong
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 2000-07-01

Building Hong Kong written by Wah Sang Wong and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-01 with Social Science categories.

In the 1999 Policy Address by Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee-hwa, one major target listed is 'Making Hong Kong an Ideal Home . . . Every citizen, every business, every government department and bureau need to start working in partnership to achieve what is known as "sustainable development".' This book aims to encourage an ecological approach to design and planning in an effort 'to build Hong Kong into a world-class city'. The book is divided into four parts which focus on various aspects of environmental considerations in architecture. The first part discusses broad issues of environmental planning and sustainability. The second part covers environmental strategies in architectural design. The third part deals with environmental factors and explores how they can be addressed. The last part details the relevant environmental legislation in Hong Kong. This book is intended as both a reference for professionals as well as a textbook for university students.

Ghetto At The Center Of The World

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Author : Gordon Mathews
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2011-06-30

Ghetto At The Center Of The World written by Gordon Mathews and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-30 with Business & Economics categories.

4e de couv.: Chungking Mansions, a dilapidated seventeen-story commercial and residential structure in the heart of Hong Kong's tourist district, is home to a remarkably motley group of people. Traders, laborers, and asylum seekers from all over Asia and Africa live and work there, and even backpacking tourists rent rooms in what is possibly the most globalized spot on the planet. But as Ghetto at the center of the world shows us, the Mansions is a world away from the gleaming headquarters of multinational corporations -instead it epitomizes the way globalization actually works for most of the world's people. Through candid stories that both instruct and enthrall, Gordon Mathews lays bare the building's residents' intricate connections to the international circulation of goods, money, and ideas.

Hongkong Bank

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Author : Stephanie Williams
language : en
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Release Date : 1989

Hongkong Bank written by Stephanie Williams and has been published by Jonathan Cape this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Fiction categories.

The headquarters of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in Hong Kong was designed by Norman Foster. This book provides a behind-the-scenes account of the commissioning, designing, construction and opening of the building.

Tall Buildings Of China

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Author : Georges Binder
language : en
Publisher: Images Publishing
Release Date : 2015-07-31

Tall Buildings Of China written by Georges Binder and has been published by Images Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-31 with Architecture categories.

This breathtaking new book, compiled by tall buildings specialist, Georges Binder, showcases more than 100 of the tallest buildings in China across more than 25 cities, including those towering over the megacities of Beijing, Shanghai and emerging supercities, such as Chengdu, Guangzhou and Tianjin. Georges Binder summarises the history of the Chinese tall building landscape from the 1930s to the present day, and features the best in contemporary design, including emerging architectural trends, showcasing each project with beautiful imagery and detailed plans. The book also delves into the hard architectural statistics and buildings’ features with gritty detail. These skyscrapers are a fitting symbol of China’s new-found prosperity, ambition and architectural flair.