Scaffolding

Recall how there have been illustrations here about the juxtaposition of modern and primitive practices in Hong Kong? In a city which is home to some of the world's tallest buildings (International Commerce Center, Two International Finance Center, and the one across the street from the Church's Administration building, Central Plaza), the scaffolding is one of the most striking examples: BAMBOO is used! A fascinating exhibition is to watch men with zip-ties, constructing the scaffolding by building it as they go, climbing up tenuous 'ladders' with no protection from falling. Seeing dozens of stories of this scaffolding defies logic--it just looks too flimsy, but it obviously works! 

We're watching this building take shape from
our flat window!