CITYUNSEEN.HK is an educational initiative of the WYNG Foundation that explores the unseen corners of Hong Kong’s built environment, past and present. We invite readers to decode the novel design strategies, problem-solving attempts and social history hidden in the urban environment we live in.
Why is Central not in the centre of Hong Kong Island’s north shore, but slightly off to the..
As a city surrounded by the sea on three sides, water transport once formed the backbone of Hong..
For many Hong Kongers, going to the beach is more than just a summer pastime, it is a..
Discover the Hidden Layers of Prince Edward If you’re already familiar with Prince Edward’s best known attractions and..
*This event will be conducted in Cantonese* What can different sources tell us about the transformation of Hong..
Have you ever noticed any fruit trees in urban areas? Maybe you have seen the mango trees in Hong Kong Park, the rose apples on Hysan Ave, or a jackfruit in a public housing estate. Have you wondered how they got there? In City Unseen’s second short documentary, “A tale...
An abandoned, hollowed out fire hydrant sits by an overgrown path in a forest. Its red paint, though faded and patchy, is incongruous against a backdrop of greens, greys and browns. Although it is only a few minutes’ walk from Lai Tak Tsuen, a public housing estate in Tai Hang,...
