Introduction
Welcome to the Tai Kwun Contemporary New Architecture walking tour. In this tour, we will be able to learn about how Herzog and De Meuron architecture firm developed an approach which would transform the Former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison site into a new cultural destination for the Hong Kong community. This tour begins at the Mango tree and ends at the auditorium Laundry Steps.
Credits:
The Architecture audio walking guide has been adapted from the commissioned film Tai Kwun New Architecture directed by Sharon Yeung and Adrian Lo
Conceived and organised by Tobias Berger, Melissa Lee, and Jacqueline Liu
Starring:
English Narrator: Chi-Yan Chan
Featuring voices and video of Ascan Mergenthaler and Jacques Herzog
Cantonese Narrator: Edman Choy
Cantonese voice (Ascan Morgenthaler)- William So
Cantonese voice (Jacques Herzog)- Daniel Szehin Ho