On Thursday the MNA crew headed to The Glass Corner at Parsons to show support for one of our own. Candy Chan, a native Hong Konger, presented a comparative look of life in Hong Kong versus life in New York City.

Stefan Al and Candy Chan both presented their research on the complexity of subway systems of Hong Kong and NYC. Candy’s personal project Project Subway NYC documents NYC subway stations, attempting to demystify the system through axonometric 3D model representation.

With developments such as the Westfield World Trade Center/Brookfield Place/Fulton Center complex and the Hudson Yard/Highline nexus bringing the Asian vertical mall to New York City, it is important to consider and question the implications of how such developments will change the dynamic of New York City; a city known for its streets and subway system.

For more information on Stefan Al and Candy Chan’s work:

Stefan Al
Stefan Al Architecture and Urban Design

Candy Chan
Project Subway NYC

MALL CITY/SUBWAY CITY:
Hong Kong and New York’s Consumer Landscapes

Moderator:

Brian McGrath
Dean and Professor of Urban Design, Parsons School of Constructed Environments

Presenters:

Stefan Al
Associate Professor of Urban Design Pennslyvania

Candy Chan
Project Subway NYC

Respondents:

Carol Willis
Director, Skyscraper Museum

David Graham Shane
Professor of Architecture, Columbia University