Sunday, April 5, 2009

Gates from Hong Kong

Been walking around the alleys of Sheung Wan.
Quite enjoy looking at these patterns on the folding gates.
(As well as the signage and stencillings. )


I think this is one of the standard patterns.


This one look the same bit slightly different.
The material used suggested it to be a newer design.


The little cut patterns serve as little holes to give light to the interior.
Functional while looking pretty.


The Poon's metalwork.
This has to be the one I like the most by far.
Love the position of the mirror.

There are just so much to look at when you've got the time. I also love the tin mail boxes and gates (non-folding ones). The old mail boxes are part of HK's identity now.

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