Overview
Traditional villages embody profound architectural wisdom and history. This workshop is designed for participants who wish to learn about Hong Kong Hakka culture and the structures of ancient buildings.
The course combines village experience with model making, guiding participants to observe architectural designs such as defensive structures from an interdisciplinary STEAM perspective, and covers diverse areas including ethnic group history, folk beliefs and ecological conservation. Participants will master cultural observation skills that combine science and art, deepen their understanding of traditional architecture through hands-on making, and thereby connect with the local development of Chinese culture in Hong Kong, building a sense of identification with local historical heritage and cultural continuity.
The course combines village experience with model making, guiding participants to observe architectural designs such as defensive structures from an interdisciplinary STEAM perspective, and covers diverse areas including ethnic group history, folk beliefs and ecological conservation. Participants will master cultural observation skills that combine science and art, deepen their understanding of traditional architecture through hands-on making, and thereby connect with the local development of Chinese culture in Hong Kong, building a sense of identification with local historical heritage and cultural continuity.
Course Content
Traditional Architecture and Engineering Principles
-Simple assembly of eave mortise-and-tenon structures
-Making miniature models of courtyard light wells and ventilation design
-Fundamentals of engineering principles, materials science and aesthetic design
-Simple assembly of eave mortise-and-tenon structures
-Making miniature models of courtyard light wells and ventilation design
-Fundamentals of engineering principles, materials science and aesthetic design
Format
In-person
Duration
3 hours
Location
Provided by the company / 302 Jockey Club Road, Fanling, New Territories (The HKFYG Leadership Institute)
Instructor
The Once Lab
Focuses on promoting multicultural education in Hong Kong and creating immersive learning environments; it partners with schools on workshop models, promoting diverse learning through hands-on making and field visits to spark public interest and exploration. Its mission is to fill the gap in the new generation's knowledge of Hong Kong culture and the surrounding communities, cultivating a fresh appreciation for the stories of the urban landscape and ensuring that invaluable local culture continues to resonate with future generations.