{"title":"Prudence Leung Kwok Lau","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of architecture and design through the eyes of Prudence Leung Kwok Lau, an eminent author known for her insightful exploration of Hong Kong's rich cultural landscape. Specialising in Arts \u0026amp; Culture, Lau's work vividly captures the essence of Art Deco architecture, a style that remains woven into the fabric of Hong Kong's urban identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith books like \"Hong Kong Art Deco Architecture,\" Prudence Leung Kwok Lau invites readers to embark on a visual journey through the city’s charming past. Her expertly curated narratives and detailed illustrations offer a unique perspective on the architectural treasures that define Hong Kong's skyline. Perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, Lau's work offers an accessible gateway to understanding the intricacies and beauty of Art Deco design. Dive into her collection to experience the architectural marvels that have shaped Hong Kong's aesthetic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hong-kong-art-deco-architecture-by-vanessa-winghei-yeung-9789882374096","title":"Hong Kong Art Deco Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centenary Art Deco movement is often neglected at the peripheries of architectural history of Asia and Hong Kong. This volume is the first study relating Art Deco architecture in the city with local socioeconomic and political contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt adopts the theoretical lens to examine how they framed practices of everyday life and narrates how Art Deco became part of the modern Hong Kong ethos. This was achieved via such architectural typologies as public and institutional sites, residential properties, commercial, industrial, and utility buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs surviving Art Deco buildings are hidden treasures and portals to forgotten marvels and little-known history of interwar Hong Kong, Lau and Yeung show us how this heritage bears witness to the city's societal progress in various aspects, early efforts at modernisation before the postwar era, and its aesthetic connections with the international stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHong Kong Art Deco Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e showcases how Art Deco influenced the city's architectural landscape, providing a unique insight into both historical and contemporary contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47330060402924,"sku":"9789882374096","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17023223485706.jpg?v=1771899661"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/prudence-leung-kwok-lau.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}