Landscapes Lost and Found: Appreciating Hong Kong’s Heritage Cultural Landscapes
Synopsis:Hong Kong’s approach to heritage conservation has focused mainly on saving an old building here and there with little or no regard to its surroundings. Recent public debates challenging proposals to demolish the former Central Government Offices have highlighted this problem. This book illustrates the concept of cultural landscape using wonderful local examples and champions this new approach to interpreting and conserving Hong Kong’s heritage sites more effectively.
ISBN:9789622093393
Language:English
Author:Ken Nicolson
Author Biography:Ken Nicolson has worked in Hong Kong since 1984. His background is in town planning, landscape architecture, and heritage conservation. He is currently an associate professor at the University of Hong Kong, and author of The Happy Valley: A History and Tour of the Hong Kong Cemetery.
