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Hong Kong is the biggest trading hub for shark fins in the world. Although they've taken steps to halt illegal trading, conservation group Sea Shepherd recently uncovered a shipment with fins from endangered sharks that arrived...

Foster + Partners transformed a former government headquarters tower into a luxury hotel in Hong Kong, and it has just opened its doors to the public. Located on the southern edge of Central with sweeping views of The Peak,...

On January 1st, China banned imports of 24 kinds of trash - and the move is wrecking havoc on Hong Kong. Reuters describes a "growing mountain of waste" piling up in a city that recycles little of its garbage. Doug Woodring,...

In a historic vote, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong voted 49-4 to ban the trade of ivory by 2021. Thanks to a campaign waged by organizations such as Avaaz and WildAid Hong Kong, the ban could save tens of thousands...

In an historic vote, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong voted 49-4 to ban the trade of ivory by 2021. The conclusion of a campaign waged by organizations such as Avaaz and WildAid Hong Kong, the ban could save tens of thousands...

A glowing Christmas wonderland has popped up in Hong Kong with an inspiring environmental story. Local studio AaaM Architects transformed 16,000 recycled drink cartons into a festive Christmas tree nursery aimed at raising...

A gorgeous green oasis has surfaced in one of the world’s most densely populated areas in Mongkok, Hong Kong. New World Development’s Adrian Cheng teamed up with Dutch architecture studio concrete to craft Skypark, an...

A deluge of garbage is overwhelming Hong Kong beaches. In what some refer to as a trash 'tsunami,' Hong Kong beaches have seen an estimated six to 10 times the usual amount of trash recently. And most of that garbage is plastic...

The beer company, which is one of the Heineken brands ‘brewed by the sun,’ says the Air-Ink initiative was inspired by Asia’s struggle with air pollution, and the project is an opportunity to help Asians reconnect...

Commissioned by project developer GAW Capital, the office transformation also includes retail and restaurants on the lower levels. The original factory was enclosed in concrete and comprised dark and labyrinth-like passageways....

Tennant and King had big dreams for their space: they wanted a large kitchen, bathtub, home cinema, storage and gym to all fit. LAAB Architects, founded by Otto Ng, Ricci Wong, and Yip Chun Hang, accepted the challenge. Inspired...

Okuda created the mural for the HKWalls Street Art Festival, Hong Kong's annual street art festival that creates opportunities for local and international artists to showcase their work in the city streets...

Envisioned for Victoria Harbor, the three-pronged high-rise is designed to sit atop the proposed high-speed railway line that would connect the city to Guangzhou...

Constructed from aluminum, the ALPOD is sturdy yet lightweight enough to be moved from one place to another. Eric Kwong, Managing Director of AluHouse, says aluminum has the added benefit of being recyclable, easily adaptable...

Constructed from aluminum, the ALPOD is sturdy yet lightweight enough to be moved from one place to another. Eric Kwong, Managing Director of AluHouse, says aluminum has the added benefit of being recyclable, easily adaptable...