BOOK: Hong Kong Modern Architecture of the 1950s-1970s 香港摩登

Hong Kong Modern
Architecture of the 1950s-1970s
香港摩登 | Walter Koditek

In the decades following World War II, Hong Kong's architects embraced modern principles to tackle the pressing challenges of housing shortages, mass construction, and limited budgets.

This newly released second edition of "Hong Kong Modern Architecture of the 1950s-1970s" by acclaimed author and photographer Walter Koditek offers a comprehensive overview of this transformative era. Featuring over 300 buildings and ensembles, the book combines stunning full-page photographs with detailed background information and historical context, shedding light on how these structures reflect the local climate, social values, materials, and techniques of the time. Information about the architects behind the projects and a series of academic essays are penned down by renowned scholars Cecilia L. CHU, Eunice SENG, Ying ZHOU, and Charles LAI to complement the publication.

Beyond iconic architectural masterpieces, the book also delves into more mundane structures, inviting readers to uncover the intrinsic relationships between these diverse built forms and how they were shaped by the international Modern Movement while adapting to the unique Hong Kong context. "Hong Kong Modern" serves as an essential reference and catalyst for deeper discussions on the architectural merit, historic significance, and cultural value of this pivotal period in Hong Kong's built environment.

Blue Lotus Editions, Hong Kong, 2024 (second edition)

245 x 245 mm

Hardcover with jacket

448 pages, 830 images