Kelvin Chan: Disappearing
24.05.2020
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Special Measures(1) For the time being, the opening hours of the Centre remains unchanged. However, please make use of the hand sanitisers placed near the entrances for enhancing hygiene.
(2) The daily service hours of the L1 Front Desk have been temporarily adjusted to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For assistance outside service hours, please contact duty security guard at tel: 2319-1337. For non-emergency matters, please email: info@jccac.org.hk.
Overview
Many uniquely designed old residential buildings have disappeared, either through renovations or redevelopment over time. Like many residents there, they never returned; all that is left are only memories and images.
I went to these old neighbourhood to take photographs as a way of reminiscing about the good old days. Traces found in these dwellings from the 1960s are as though imprints of their stories and spirits. Along with the unique craftsmanship and serene atmosphere in the neighbourhoods, they compel me to recapture fond memories through photography.
As time goes by the old buildings each with unique characters are replaced by economical clones. The native architecture and their residents have disappeared, along with them the harmonious and free community spirit.
