The Urban Design of Impermanence: Streets, Places and Spaces in Hong Kong

A companion to The Urban Design of Concession , this volume collects sketches and essays that reflect the evolving character and personality of Hong Kong. Impermanence underlies the urban design language of Hong Kong. Arguably this is a reflection of the embedded philosophy of change inherent in Chinese culture, which tends to impart rather transient values that promote a strong link between the spiritual and the human condition. The idea of using sketches to illustrate the array of street attributes and their collective impact on urban design emerged through a perceived need to add some visual life to a research project on urban regeneration.