KONG KONG ARCHITECTURE - Hong Kong City Architecture User Guide

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The book [KONG KONG ARCHITECTURE - Hong Kong City Architecture User Guide] has won the 2024 Good Design Award in the Media & Content category, announced on October 16, 2024. As the first architectural book to win this award, it offers a fresh approach to understanding architecture, specifically focusing on offering an accessible guide to appreciating the structures that surround us in everyday life.

Described by the jury as an entry-level guide for the general public, the book bridges the gap between architectural experts and everyday readers. Jury members noted that architecture books often assume prior knowledge of complex terminology and historical contexts, which can be off-putting to non-experts. However, [KONG KONG ARCHITECTURE] breaks down these barriers through its thoughtful design and accessible content. By combining concise explanations with visually engaging illustrations and diagrams, the book encourages readers to explore how architecture shapes our daily experiences and interactions with the city.

The jury evaluated the book for breaking down architectural concepts in an easy-to-understand and visually stimulating way. Its layout includes generous blank spaces, encouraging readers to doodle, take notes, or reflect on their own experiences, fostering a more interactive and personal connection to the architecture around them. This user-friendly design makes the book not only informative but also engaging for anyone interested in exploring Hong Kong's built environment.

Hand-drawn illustrations, photos, and diagrams ensure that the material is accessible to readers regardless of their familiarity with architecture. The combination of these elements creates an engaging tool for exploring the city. "Exploring Hong Kong's architecture with this book in hand could be an enjoyable experience," reads the jury's comment, emphasizing the book's ability to captivate readers of all backgrounds.

For award details, visit https://www.g-mark.org/zh-Hant/gallery/winners/27214

Hong Kong City Architecture User Guide - A Guide to Appreciating Your Surroundings

[ KONG KONG ARCHITECTURE - Hong Kong City Architecture User Guide ] is more than just a book about buildings—it's a guide to appreciating the everyday spaces that shape our lives. Designed for readers of all backgrounds, it encourages a mindful approach to exploring Hong Kong's architecture, helping readers see the city in new and unexpected ways.

The book's cover, using the traditional "Hong Kong Green," features silk-screened native typography, evoking a sense of continuity with the city's cultural and architectural history. This design choice reflects the designer's attention to detail and dedication to creating an artistic product that fuses cityscape and art. The storytelling within is equally unique, offering a journey through the city's architectural heritage.

Created by a team of three professionals with architectural backgrounds,the book includes contributions from practicing architect Lo Yee Cheung Adrian, graphic designer Li Wei Xin Vivian, and illustrator Luk Ka Fung Humchuk. Together, they bring a cross-media approach to the publication. Their diverse expertise allows them to present architectural concepts through various art forms, offering multiple artistic perspectives on how to "read" the different spaces within the city.

"We wander through different buildings every day, sometimes pausing to appreciate their functionalities and artistic designs, unveiling numerous clever touches in architectural art," says the [ KONG KONG ARCHITECTURE ] team. The book serves as a guide to understanding and enjoying the intricate beauty of Hong Kong's architecture, encouraging readers to see the city through a new lens.

[ KONG KONG ARCHITECTURE - Hong Kong City Architecture User Guide ] is available now, providing readers with an artistic and intellectual experience that bridges architecture and everyday life.

• ISBN

  9789888839155

• Title

  KONG KONG ARCHITECTURE - Hong Kong City Architecture User Guide

• Author

  Lo Yee Cheung Adrian, Li Wei Xin Vivian, Humchuk

• Publisher

  Moon of Silence

• Publication year

  2023

• Binding

  Paperback

• Language

  Traditional Chinese

Chapter 1 - Architectural Considerations
Chapter 2 - Hurray for Hong Kong Architecture
Chapter 3 - Human and Architecture
Chapter 4 - Public Architecture
Chapter 5 - Sustainable Design
Chapter 6 - The future of Hong Kong Architecture
Chapter 7 - Interesting Architectural Jargons