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9789888139910 English 9888139916 Asia Society Hong Kong Center has established its new home at a site steeped in history, cultural significance, and idyllic beauty. Located at the former explosives magazine in Admiralty, Hong Kong, this landmark project was completed in February 2012, turning humble, utilitarian structures for military use into a new cultural and education hub for Hong Kong. The heritage value is within the 1.3-hectare site itself, which was developed in several phases between the 1850s and 1920s. Three of the four existing structures at the site have been classified as Grade I historical buildings. This adaptive re-use has enabled the public to view and access the facilities and the historical buildings for the first time in the history of Hong Kong. The interface of old and new structures also allows visitors to explore the history and heritage of the site while engaging in a wide range of arts, cultural, and intellectually enriching programs., The Asia Society Hong Kong Center has built its new home on idyllic grounds steeped in historical and cultural significance. Located at the former explosives magazine in Admiralty, Hong Kong, this landmark project was completed in February of 2012 and turned several humble, utilitarian buildings intended for military use into a new cultural and educational hub for Hong Kong.The heritage value of this location lies within its 1.3 hectares, developed in several phases between the 1850s and the 1920s. Three of the site's four existing structures have been classified as Grade I historical buildings. This adaptive re-purposing has enabled the public to view and access these critical buildings for the first time in Hong Kong's history. The juxtaposition of old and new structures also encourages visitors to explore the buildings' history and heritage while partaking in a wide range of artistic, cultural, and intellectually engaging programs. This volume follows the transformation of the Admiralty site while appreciating its reflection of China's ongoing social and political evolution.
9789888139910 English 9888139916 Asia Society Hong Kong Center has established its new home at a site steeped in history, cultural significance, and idyllic beauty. Located at the former explosives magazine in Admiralty, Hong Kong, this landmark project was completed in February 2012, turning humble, utilitarian structures for military use into a new cultural and education hub for Hong Kong. The heritage value is within the 1.3-hectare site itself, which was developed in several phases between the 1850s and 1920s. Three of the four existing structures at the site have been classified as Grade I historical buildings. This adaptive re-use has enabled the public to view and access the facilities and the historical buildings for the first time in the history of Hong Kong. The interface of old and new structures also allows visitors to explore the history and heritage of the site while engaging in a wide range of arts, cultural, and intellectually enriching programs., The Asia Society Hong Kong Center has built its new home on idyllic grounds steeped in historical and cultural significance. Located at the former explosives magazine in Admiralty, Hong Kong, this landmark project was completed in February of 2012 and turned several humble, utilitarian buildings intended for military use into a new cultural and educational hub for Hong Kong.The heritage value of this location lies within its 1.3 hectares, developed in several phases between the 1850s and the 1920s. Three of the site's four existing structures have been classified as Grade I historical buildings. This adaptive re-purposing has enabled the public to view and access these critical buildings for the first time in Hong Kong's history. The juxtaposition of old and new structures also encourages visitors to explore the buildings' history and heritage while partaking in a wide range of artistic, cultural, and intellectually engaging programs. This volume follows the transformation of the Admiralty site while appreciating its reflection of China's ongoing social and political evolution.