HKU Landscape Architecture Portfolio - Baron Leung 2022

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FOLLY INTERVENTION What is a Folly? “An ornamental structure—oftentimes strange, fantastical, or whimsical—built for just one purpose: pleasure!” - Hadley Keller, 201 7, Architectural Digest “The Ruin Church“ is the theme of the folly design. It is inspired by the historical content of Fortress Hill as an important WWII British stronghold. The folly is to imitate a church that got bombed to ruin during WWII. The ruined church gives a new identity to the place. The ruin is also practical such as forming shelter and sitting area.


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