Hong Kong In-Between - Research

Hong Kong In-Between was a research project that started from the wish to explore the dense and complex urban condition of Hong Kong and potentially define a territory of intervention. This field investigation led to the discovery of a network of interstitial back lanes that slice through the dense city fabric and provided an entry point for a new understanding of the city. The obser­vation of the various ways in which the semi-private lanes are occupied by installations built by the city’s inhabitants was cause for reflection on questions related to design practice and led to the first draft of a set of design principles. This research provided the framework for the STAG project and led to the publication of the book Hong Kong In-Between.