‘Moving Hong Kong’ article published

‘Moving Hong Kong’ article published

Melissa Cate Christ’s short piece on the Mid-Levels escalator and the future of the pedestrian landscape in Hong Kong (illustrated by Melissa’s photos and those of the talented Kevin Dharmawan) has been published in the 2nd issue of MY LIVEABLE CITY, a new...
Hong Kong Stair Archive funded by the Research Grants Council

Hong Kong Stair Archive funded by the Research Grants Council

I am pleased to announce that the project, Hong Kong Stair Archive, has been awarded an Early Career Scheme grant by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council. The total award is HK$856,355, with HK$50,000 of that specifically earmarked for the training of undergraduate...
urbanphoto article on HK steps

urbanphoto article on HK steps

Check out Christopher DeWolf’s article featuring alternate constructions and our stair culture project. Awesome color inversions!
step up! is on… Dec 7-15, 2013

step up! is on… Dec 7-15, 2013

step up! is a curated exhibition of performances, events, art, and architecture installations which reflect on conflict, ownership, responsibility and cultural occupation in the context of public right of ways in Hong Kong. The installations are situated on an...
pound lane picnic 2013!

pound lane picnic 2013!

As the consultation period for the proposed pound lane escalator comes to a close, join us in the second annual pound lane picnic to ‘occupy’ the pound lane stairs in support preserving the valued character of Pound Lane and the Blake Garden neighborhood. Our goal is...