This dissertation examines the music subculture in Hong Kong using the two music venues for band performance, Warehouse and Hidden Agenda, as a starting point. It analyzes the relation between space and subculture through looking at the three levels of space for the music subculture: the physical space, the social space, and the cultural space. The physical spaces of Warehouse and Hidden Agenda are examples of appropriated space. By examining the appropriated spaces, it also reflects upon the problems faced by the two venues. The social space uncovers the alternative set of social relations under the music subculture, which transcends the boundary between the producer and the consumer. The affective power of rock music also helps to produce a differential space during band shows. The cultural space is made up by the alternative or even oppositional lifestyles, aesthetics and values of the music subculture. In recent years, the cultural space of the music subculture is becoming less exclusive and forms a third space between the mainstream and the independent, which widens the cultural space of the mainstream popular music in Hong Kong. Through the different levels of space for the music subculture, this dissertation explores the possibilities to seek alternatives and make a difference under the domination of the capitalist culture. / published_or_final_version / Literary and Cultural Studies / Master / Master of Arts

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

Lam Wai Chiu Thomas. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1999-2000, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-112). / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.1 / PREFACE --- p.2 / SYNOPSIS +OBJECTIVES --- p.3 / INTRODUCTION --- p.4 / Definitions --- p.4 / media transmission model (semiotics anlysis) / multiplicity Nature of Pop Culture in Hong Kong / Background --- p.7 / Hybrid Culture in Hong Kong / Pop Music & Society / Emergence of Visual Music (music+text+image) / Karaoke Culture / Issues --- p.21 / Passive Role in absorbing messages & information / Existing States & Potentials --- p.22 / Lack of physical sign & identity to foster the growth / of public participation & real understanding / Insufficient adaptation & spatial requirements for Production / Social values & norms / Economic in transformation / Conceptual framework --- p.25 / Transient events / A Mode of Mutation - programmatic dissociation / Architecture as a Medium for Communication / Media Art Therapy Workshop- Public Atelier / PROJECT BRIEF --- p.29 / Broadcast media Market in Asia --- p.29 / Regionalism / Regional Hub / Regional Headquarters / Broadcast Media in Hong Kong / Emergence of Cross-Discipline Business --- p.33 / Clients Profile --- p.34 / Clients structure establishment / URA / Background & establishment / Roles & Goals / Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) / Background & establishment / Ideology & Goals / The News Corporated Ltd (Channel[V)) / Background & establishment / Ideology & Goals / Existing Deficiencies / Sony(HK) Company Ltd. / History & establishment / Mission / Strategy& Goals / Existing Deficiencies / Project Finance Viability --- p.42 / Major user types & activities --- p.44 / Project Significance to Soceity --- p.45 / PROGRAMME --- p.46 / Design Considerations for broadcasting studio --- p.46 / Multi-purpose performance space / MTV production & Broadcasting Studio / Components/Schedule of Activities --- p.47 / Functional & Spatial Relationship --- p.48 / Schedule of Accommodation --- p.51 / SITE SELECTION & DETAIL ANALYSIS --- p.58 / Criteria for site options selection --- p.58 / Site selection evaluation --- p.59 / large pedestrian flow & density / site accessibility / close to mass transportation node / adjacent to public space for performance / existing relevant activities / site character & image / low environmental image / high development potential / Final Decision & Site Study --- p.66 / Development Control --- p.75 / RESEARCH & FIELD WORKS --- p.76 / Pop Art Culture & Society --- p.76 / Popular Culture Effects on Society and Its Audience --- p.78 / Media Art of the Electronic Age --- p.80 / Concept of Mediarchitecture --- p.82 / Concept of Publicity/Privacy --- p.85 / Publicity & Media Arts / Privacy Vs Publicity / Virtual Space / Spatial Publicity / Visual/Audio Publicity / Degree of Public Participation & Involvement~ --- p.91 / Accessibility and Degree of Transparency --- p.93 / CASE STUDIES --- p.96 / IRCAM --- p.96 / Event Zone in building as Communication / La Cite de la Museique --- p.99 / An architecture of Music / Channel 4 Headquarter --- p.102 / Movement of building / Pompidou Center --- p.104 / How a building creates urban space / SONY Tower --- p.107 / Building as Sign / Center for Art & Media Technology --- p.109 / Public events as Medium for Communication / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.111 / APPENDIX --- p.113 / Interviews Report --- p.113 / Newspaper Cutting --- p.117

Lam Po Ki. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2004-2005, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / In English ; Some texts in Chinese.