If you visit Venice, Italy, this year and stumble upon a courtyard wrapped in a lattice of bamboo poles, you might think you’ve been transported to the streets of Hong Kong. But it isn’t a mirage – it’s the SAR’s official contribution to the Venice Biennale of Architecture. The installation stands out for its utilitarian…
In the concrete and steel jungle of Hong Kong, bamboo remains a widely used building material. The organic material is shaped into rapidly constructed scaffolding that covers new developments or supports workers doing building renovations. Bamboo scaffolding even forms entire venues for pop-up Cantonese opera theatres and cultural events. Hong Kong is one of the…
Two men have been injured by a piece of bamboo that fell from scaffolding outside an industrial building in Hong Kong, with one left bleeding from the incident. Police said they were alerted shortly before 10am on Saturday about a man being hit on the forehead by a piece of bamboo that fell from scaffolding…
Two men have been injured by a bamboo stick that fell from scaffolding outside an industrial building in Hong Kong, with one left bleeding from the incident. Hong Kong police said they were alerted shortly before 10am on Saturday about a man being hit on the forehead by a bamboo stick that fell from scaffolding…
Chinese scientists have been working on new technologies to make stronger and more durable bamboo-based materials for large-scale infrastructure, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in the emerging eco-friendly industry. Bamboo, which is known for its rapid growth and high strength, was engineered into composite panels used on the scenic platforms that stretch for…
Panda Watch is a blog by the Post that tracks the latest on the baby panda twins – the first to be born in Hong Kong – until they are ready to meet the public. As the twin cubs have passed their most critical 100 days after birth, the blog will be updated once every…
Panda Watch is a weekly blog by the Post that tracks the latest on the baby panda twins – the first to be born in Hong Kong – until they are ready to meet the public. To read our previous blog entries, click here. Hong Kong’s panda twin cubs marked their 100th day of birth…