Is Hong Kong losing it's soul?
HONG KONG
I think this view of Yau Ma Tei really exemplifies the essence of Hong Kong's constant renewal where old architecture has to give way to the new. The beautiful rounded corners of the old "Chinese buildings" are a distinct mark of Hong Kong but sadly, they are disappearing. The value of property is so high that financially it makes more sense to destroy such buildings and replace them with steel and glass monstrosities such as the domed building in the background. The rounded corners are an architectural feature that is unique and interesting because they didn't come about due to aesthetic considerations but rather out of cultural reasons. According to Fung Shui edict, rounded soft corners are better, sharp ones only help concentrate and point bad energy.
It is these changes that are making Hong Kong lose it's character, it's identity as it slowly turns into just another mega city like most of its sisters in the mainland. Is Hong Kong slowly losing its soul? Is this progress?
© evangelo costadimas 2006
I think this view of Yau Ma Tei really exemplifies the essence of Hong Kong's constant renewal where old architecture has to give way to the new. The beautiful rounded corners of the old "Chinese buildings" are a distinct mark of Hong Kong but sadly, they are disappearing. The value of property is so high that financially it makes more sense to destroy such buildings and replace them with steel and glass monstrosities such as the domed building in the background. The rounded corners are an architectural feature that is unique and interesting because they didn't come about due to aesthetic considerations but rather out of cultural reasons. According to Fung Shui edict, rounded soft corners are better, sharp ones only help concentrate and point bad energy.
It is these changes that are making Hong Kong lose it's character, it's identity as it slowly turns into just another mega city like most of its sisters in the mainland. Is Hong Kong slowly losing its soul? Is this progress?
© evangelo costadimas 2006
Posted: Monday - May 01, 2006 at 02:29 PM
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