Hong Kong II

香港二

Hong Kong, a small city island, one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Here, space is scarce and precious - and the most logical way to use it is upwards. Dominated by incredible feats of architectural engineering design and function, the urban centre is densely packed skyline perfection, framed impressively by Victoria Harbour and the mountainous landscape. It is not just the glossy hyper-modern façades that are beautiful. Equally, the geometric rhythm and pure repetitive scale of the ‘stacked’ residential living has become a symbolic and visually admired aspect of the growth of Hong Kong. Whether designed to represent prosperity or practicality, these imposing exteriors reveal little of the inner workings of the transition from fishing villages to a global financial centre.