Author: Wojtowicz Jerzy
Place: HongKong
Publisher: Lammar offset printed company
Year: 1979
Pages: 72
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Keyword: Illegal Facades Hong Kong, High Density, Intervention
Classification: 363.5
Shelf: C3R4
Accession No: B994
Contents: Overture Phenomenon Construct Ownership and Law Typology Random Simulation Model Architectonic Implications Plates Acknowledgments
Abstract: *Illegal Facades: Architecture Hong Kong Made* by Jerzy Wojtowicz explores the improvised, often unauthorized additions to Hong Kong’s high-rise buildings. These structures, built without formal approval, reflect local ingenuity, addressing practical needs while shaping the city’s unique architectural identity. The book delves into their development, function, and the cultural significance they hold within Hong Kong’s dense urban landscape. Wojtowicz also examines government efforts to dismantle these facades and the evolving public perception—from viewing them as nuisances to appreciating them as expressions of grassroots creativity and urban resilience. The work highlights the intersection of architecture, regulation, and local culture.