A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Hong Kong
As the People's Republic of China closed its doors to all but its Soviet allies, millions of industrialists, professionals, intellectuals and workers, emigrated to Hong Kong during 1949, which launched this relatively young settlement from a formerly calm and composed colony into a thriving modern metropolis. Many of Hong Kong's émigré architects, including Luke Him Sau, who had been actively involved in the constitution of China's architectural community over the preceding decades, found themselves at the vanguard of its reconstitution in their new home. Pre‐eminent among the facets of this swiftly changing landscape was Hong Kong's rapid industrialisation, fuelled by China's former capitalists and the legions of local entrepreneurs from neighbouring Guangdong province who found willing allies in the capitalist economy and the British banking system, and set about laying the foundation of the city's industrial future.
Hong Kong
As the People's Republic of China closed its doors to all but its Soviet allies, millions of industrialists, professionals, intellectuals and workers, emigrated to Hong Kong during 1949, which launched this relatively young settlement from a formerly calm and composed colony into a thriving modern metropolis. Many of Hong Kong's émigré architects, including Luke Him Sau, who had been actively involved in the constitution of China's architectural community over the preceding decades, found themselves at the vanguard of its reconstitution in their new home. Pre‐eminent among the facets of this swiftly changing landscape was Hong Kong's rapid industrialisation, fuelled by China's former capitalists and the legions of local entrepreneurs from neighbouring Guangdong province who found willing allies in the capitalist economy and the British banking system, and set about laying the foundation of the city's industrial future.
Hong Kong
Denison, Edward (author) / Ren, Guang Yu (author)
Luke Him Sau Architect ; 208-263
2014-04-21
56 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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