Urban Design

专业介绍

Introduction

As the world is becoming increasingly aware of the fragility of our ecosystems, human and planetary health, there is a renewed urgency to explore urban design solutions that incorporate principles of social and environmental sustainability, as well as the capacity to adapt to societal changes.

The MSUD programme aims to address these challenges through rigorous research and design projects, focusing on the economic, cultural and regulatory processes that shape cities and the human interactions and experiences that constitute urban life. The courses engage with theoretical and scientific literature, international and regional case studies, and new advanced methods for the analysis, simulation and visualisation of urban areas. The teaching staff comprises academic and practical experts with extensive experience in urban research and project development, collaborating with local stakeholders and government.

Programme Overview

The 17-month programme features a connected studio approach, using research and design scenarios to explore strategies for Hong Kong’s urban regeneration and development. Using international case studies, field research and speculative urban design proposals, we will reflect on the challenges of planning new urban neighbourhoods for a healthy and sustainable future, while incorporating opportunities for community-led initiatives, entrepreneurialism and the improvement of social capital. Using data-driven studies to gather insights into the dynamics of everyday urban life, we adopt integrated approaches towards improving our current and future urban environments.