International Conference on "Evolution and Rehabilitation of the Asian Shophouse"
The Development of Shophouses in Urban Morphology in Asian Cities
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Agenda
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Lecture
Hall, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, Hong Kong SAR,
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Dates:
10 - 12 May 2007
Organized by:
Supporting organization : The Hong Kong Institute
of Architects
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Introduction
 Shophouse
architecture is a building typology that is both native
and unique to urban Asia. It is characterized by its
hybridity in terms of accommodating diverse functions.
Shophouses can be found in most towns and cities in
the region. Appropriated by, and adjusted to individual
urban cultures, they take various forms and are flexible
in their use.
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Programme
The three-day conference is divided into the following
sessions:
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The
origin of the Shophouse and its influence on and
from other cultures |
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This
session focuses on the morphology, history and evolution
of the Asian Shophouse. Beyond mere inventory-taking,
this session shall look into the influence that
Asian Shophouse architecture has on other cultures
and, on the other hand, how elements from other
cultural contexts have been introduced to the Asian
Shophouse topology.
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Social,
economic, political and administrative factors affecting
the development and conservation of Shophouses in
Asia |
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Social,
economic, political and administrative factors play
a key role in the development and conservation of
Shophouses in Asia. This session serves to compare
the realities in different countries of the region
and to analyze the challenges urban vernacular cities
are facing.
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Case
studies on the conservation of Shophouses in the
context of urban renewal or urban redevelopment |
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The
reuse, recycling and redefinition of Asia’s stock
of Shophouses holds critical potential for a more
sustainable future. Within the context of the rapid
urban development in Asia’s cities, case studies
from across the region will give an insight into
conservation approaches of traditional Shophouses. |
Enquiries : clchow@lcsd.gov.hk
Agenda is subject to change withour prior notice
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