Curtis Ho

Made in HK

This project investigates the links between the current “new town” development model and its role in generating conflicts between the indigenous and urban publics of Hong Kong. The thesis aims to trigger dialogue between these clashing publics by visually dissecting complex land policy and presenting alternative futures of collaboration. It proposes a computational method that respects the diversity and granularity of indigenous parcels, allowing for the retention of land ownership and incremental development. At the same time, computation permits controls at the largest scales, which is necessary to respond to the urban public’s desire for housing and resource autonomy. This takes place against the backdrop of an uncertain future for Hong Kong.

Advisor: Michael Piper Winter 2021