CWLane Reading Space

expanding design practices, Francesco Rossini, High Density, Project, School of Architecture (CUHK), Technology and fabrication, Territory and mobility, Urban Paradigms.

Active Public Spaces, Community, Education, Hong Kong, Library, On-site prefab, Open Space, Students' projects, Urban catalyst, Vacant spaces, Wood.

How can we reconnect people with underutilized public spaces through low-cost architectural interventions? How can temporary architectural interventions promote alternative uses in public open spaces? How can we challenge outdated design guidelines and rigid planning rules by using urban pilot projects? How can we promote culture in the city by implementing temporary self-managed community libraries?