Archigram Meets Central Exhibition
A design educational event at PMQ
Type | Curation, Participatory Design |
Location | PMQ Courtyard & Marketplace, Central, Hong Kong |
Organizer | Department of Architecture, HKU |
Year | 2018 |
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Area: 1000m2
Credits: Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong
“Archigram Meets Central” is an exhibition showcasing imaginary visions for cities. Archigram’s Opus such as Walking City, Instant City, Oasis, Manzak…confront the research projects and experimental investigations of some 400 students of the Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong, all concentrating on Central and the harbour front of Hong Kong.
A first-ever dialogue on the city through architecture is encouraged. The Generation Z questions The Sixties and suggest an alternative Pop Culture. Leading to discussions and debates with participation of the greater public where Central Hong Kong becomes the common platform and site for engagement in an experimental summer design school.