"Blue House" Wan Chai
Private Tour
The Blue House in Wan Chai was built in 1922 and is a traditional tenement building. It has elements of the former "Wah Tor Temple" integrated into its iconic corner facade. As a grade-I historic building, the Blue House stands out with its terraced balconies and has been recognized with the Award of Excellence by UNESCO.
Join the Private Tour led by Nick Tsao, a resident of the Blue House and a part-time architect working for the Basel-based firm Herzog & de Meuron.
During the Private Tour, you will have the opportunity to see a preserved unit on the top floor, which lets you travel back in time to witness the compact sub-divided units of the past. Nick Tsao will open his home, which serves also as design studio for his papercutting art. He will share with a few words some interesting facts about the similarities between Chinese and Swiss papercutting art.
As number of participants is limited, your early registration is strongly recommended. Families with children aged 10 and above are welcome to attend this event. We recommend ensuring that the children are interested in the topic, as the tour will last 90 minutes.
Programme:
If you like to get to know other SAHK members and enjoy a coffee together before the Private Tour, come at 10.00 AM to the “Alley Coffee” Shop (Shop A, 1 King Sing St, Wan Chai), which is conveniently located next to the meeting point for the Private Tour. From 10:00 AM, a member of the SAHK Committee will be there to meet and greet you. Please note that the expenses for your own coffee will be on you.
Alternatively join us directly for the:
10.25 AM | Assembly
We meet at the Courtyard behind the Blue House, 72 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai.
10.30 AM | Start of the Private Tour
Nick Tsao will guide you through the architectural features of the building and explain you more about the experience of being a part of the co-living community and tell you many interesting facts about the Blue House.
12.00 PM | End of the Private Tour
We end the tour in Nick Tsao’s papercutting studio, where you can get a glimpse of his creations as well as learning some facts about similarities of Chinese and Swiss papercutting traditions.
Event Details
Date:
Sunday, 26 May 2024
Meeting Time:
10:25 AM
Start Private Tour:
10:30 AM (90 min)
Meeting Point:
Courtyard behind the Blue House
72 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai
Costs:
Member HKD180.- | Non-Member HKD250.-
(Kids Age 10+ pay half the price)
Registration:
Through the SAHK website | Deadline – 16 May 2024
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