Project Plum Grove (Hong Kong) by Prof. Thomas Chung

Project Plum Grove: Revitalising Mui Tsz Lam with Experimental Restorations

Led by Professor Thomas Chung, this project formulated restoration proposals for revitalising the 400-year-old Hakka village of Mui Tsz Lam. Three built heritages (Old House, Auxiliary Block, Mural House) in the village were targeted. At one site, an open-air living Hakka culture gallery was created by adopting local rammed earth reconstruction. At the other site, a countryside living experiential centre was designed to test alternative sustainable restoration and co-create a multi-purpose community space. Through collaboration with villagers and the general public, the project hopes to regenerate a place by reconnecting its people. It also acts as a feasibility study for comprehensive village-wide restoration work.

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Activities

Project Plum Grove Festival

As the experimental restoration works of the Old House and Mural House are coming to an end, the Project Plum Grove team will organise a Festival to celebrate its achievements and show the team's appreciation to everyone involved. Guided tour and workshops will be held. You are cordially invited to join and support our efforts in revitalising Mui Tsz Lam!

Date: 18 September 2022 (Sunday)

Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Ceremony - Project team sharing and reviewing the revitalisation progress

Guided Tour - Introducing the Hakka culture and history of Mui Tsz Lam

Workshops - Enjoying Mui Tsz Lam and exploring the diverse possibilities