[hcarvalhoalves]

Once thought to be the most densely populated place on Earth, with 50,000 people crammed into only a few blocks, these fascinating pictures give a rare insight into the lives of those who lived Kowloon Walled City.

Taken by Canadian photographer Greg Girard in collaboration with Ian Lamboth the pair spent five years familiarising themselves with the notorious Chinese city before it was demolished in 1992.

The city was a phenomenon with 33,000 families and businesses living in more than 300 interconnected high-rise buildings, all constructed without contributions from a single architect.

Incredible documentary, and the photos have an artistic quality on their own. More at:

A rare insight into Kowloon Walled City | Mail Online

[hks_kansei]

interesting stuff.

Oddly enough, the guy who drives the lunch truck at my girlfriend's work actually lived in the city for a period.

She said he doesn't really say much except "yeah, I lived in Kowloon, it ok" or something like that.

[carrrlangas]

WOW, really interesting. Thanks for sharing

[hcarvalhoalves]

I find this picture amazing:



A fine example of ad-hoc architecture, and the photo makes you feel you're inside this strange place.

[qblade]

That was an amazing article and accompanying photos - thanks for posting the link.

[Kerrowdown]

Interesting link, thanks for posting.

[jva59]

A gripping photo essay!