Four building units, grouped around a central courtyard to which they open in a triangular shape, in
Four building units, grouped around a central courtyard to which they open in a triangular shape, interconnected by their ground floors. St. Stephen’s College is an outstanding example of Hong Kong brutalism! The (in section) trapezoidal shape of the buildings and the sloping exterior walls help reflecting excessive sunlight allowing long hours use by students.Tao Ho: St. Stephen‘s College Special Room Block, Hong Kong, China, 1980 https://www.sosbrutalism.org/cms/17313390Photos: 1KM Studio/ Kevin Mak 2021An earlier fellowship for SOS Brutalism curator Oliver Elser has been supported by Design Trust and M+, Museum of Visual Culture, of which a summary could be found here: https://www.mplus.org.hk/en/magazine/in-search-of-hong-kong-brutalism/ -- source link
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