Mall City: Hong Kong’s Dreamworlds of Consumption

"Mall City: Hong Kong's Dreamworlds of Consumption" offers a graphically-rich documentation of Hong Kong's various mall typologies, where the book takes a deep dive in dissecting the complex layering of programs and uses, and only though seeing the intricate network of these urban built forms with their surrounding environment can one truly comprehend the unique density and mixture of programs and spaces. Although representing an East-Asia phenomenon, such mixing of uses between residential, commercial, retail, and transportation in conjunction with other unique uses such as recreation is becoming more of the norm in the Canadian context. This book is inspirational regarding potential application to cities like Toronto that is continuing to grow with a rapid pace.