Projects
The Modernist Public Markets in Hong Kong
Year of Approval
2018-2019
Grantee
Dr TSUI Ching-man, Carmen
Project Coordinator
Dr TSUI Ching-man, Carmen
Project Status
Completed in May 2023
Brief Description of the Project
This project aims to study the history, design concept and architectural features of public markets completed by the Public Works Department between 1930s and 1960s, as well as the modern movement in architecture in colonial Hong Kong.
Project Deliverable(s)
The Project deliverables included:
(a) Book/Booklet/Academic journal
A Chinese publication titled "A Chinese publication titled "香港街市日常建築裏的城市脈絡(1842-1981)"
An English publication titled "Everyday Architecture in Context Public Markets in Hong Kong (1842-1981)"