Colour-coded numbers in the texts make it possible to cross-reference to the photographs. Another block over several pages follows the photographs to conclude the category with a quarter- to half-page description of each of the projects that documents additional aspects and includes up to three black-and-white, partly historical photos (or, in a few cases also model photos or perspective drawings). Depending on the degree of use and state of construction, the parasitic character of add-ons, such as small air-con machines, brings an animating element to the rigid façade geometries. The first category is on residential buildings and begins with an informative summary of 42 projects across four pages, followed by full-page colour photographs taken by Koditek showing the current condition of each of the building façades. The bulk of the book is given over to the seven building categories mentioned above. CHU, Eunice SENG, Ying ZHOU and Charles LAI. The introductory section to the book contains insightful essays by authoritative voices on Hong Kong architectural history, Cecilia L.
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