Collaborative Ephemeral Pavilion - Design with Technology
Description
In response to the UABB theme, Techformance emerges at East Kowloon Cultural Centre as an ephemeral structure crafted from repurposed scaffolding, reflecting the rapid urban transformation around it. This installation, in collaboration with PolyU Architectural Students and the Industrial Centre, features 3D-printed and laser-cut heritage images that serve as vessels of memory, inviting community participation.
Techformance—Technology, Platform, Performance—transforms spectators into creators, fostering a living narrative. As the sun sets, the structure glows, becoming a beacon of creativity and remembrance, celebrating the past while embracing future possibilities.
Biography
Prof Tris Kee is a registered architect and an AP. She is an Associate Professor of Architectural Studies in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She works collaboratively with the Industrial Center of PolyU and her team of research assistants.
Ms. Jenny Huang is a research assistant in the Department of Building and Real Estate of PolyU. She has experience in design and installation and will assists this UABB exhibition.
Ms Cynthia Yim is a research assistant in Department of Building and Real Estate of PolyU. She completed her architectural studies in Melbourne and became a registered architect. She is also a graduate of the MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and was am awardee of a scholarship. She now undertakes multiple research projects including a heritage sustainability of HK Bamboo Theatres.
Materials
Reused metal scaffolding
Plastic sheets cut to size
Metal connector
LED lighting if budget allows
Fine metal mesh
Nylon connector
Organisation
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Acknowledgments
PolyU Architectural Studies students