Capturing the Retro-Futuristic Aesthetic of Hong Kong’s Street Furniture

With a fascination for overlooked details in urban space, this research explores a variety of methods and strategies to capture, represent, and preserve the distinctive aesthetic of Hong Kong’s street furniture. These objects may soon be demolished or redecorated. The collection will form the basis of a room-scale VR experience that showcases the retro-futuristic aesthetic of the concrete sculptures, blending utopian and dystopian narrative elements. By employing a range of advanced imaging techniques, including photogrammetry, 3D scanning, and NeRF, the project aims not just to capture two-dimensional images, but to create spatial representations that can be retrospectively adjusted for lighting and texture. This venture seeks to advance the technical possibilities of architectural photography, while fostering a deeper appreciation of the city’s architectural heritage and cultural identity. © Reinhuber. Published by BCS Learning and Development Ltd.