ISLANDERS 島民

A Social design without designer

On Peng Chau island, the mysterious choreography of chairs in the outdoor public spaces tints the atmosphere with romanticism. This curious liveliness is an invitation to look beyond appearances: we shed light on this ordinary sitting device to explore its overlooked community-fostering properties. Take a seat and let us tell you this story.

不需設計師的社區設計

在坪洲，遊人從下船的一刻便已感覺到跟城市不同的氛圍，諾大的廣場、樹下乘涼的老人，都讓這裡的時間以不一樣的質感在流動。而在背後支撐著的正是我們常常忽略的椅子。請坐，讓我們慢慢告訴您整個故事。

The level zero of an edible city

Walk past the main street, a soft cloak covers the island with a verdant character. In this seemingly-homogenous setting, the shiny mature fruits attract our attention. You might come across them at the market or at a relative’s table. If you get lucky, an islander might even hand you a papaya; in that case, accept the gift, take a bite, and savour the taste of Peng Chau.

可食用城市的根本

下船後穿過廣場，若你到處游走，

會看到小島被綠色植物所包圍，

當中有些，甚至已經成熟結果。

幸運的話，你會在晨早的市場或朋友的餐桌上看到它。

如果有天島民遞給你木瓜，請不要驚訝，

嚐一口，細味一下來自坪洲的味道。

Ordinary place-makers

A walk in Peng Chau usually leads you to familiar faces, all casually dressed. You see the same shirts in front of the kindergarden, at a restaurant, at an intersection. And one day, all these people are gathered on the main square, all wearing the same t-shirts. Are you size M or XL? Put it on and see if you fit as an islander.

由來已久的社區營造

遊人不多，街上多半是熟悉的面孔，衣著通常都不太講究。

一件衫在街口出現，同一件衫又在街尾相見。

直至有天，你看到廣場上、大街上都是穿著它的人⋯⋯

你穿大碼還是細碼 ？來穿穿看，試一試島民的身分是否稱身。

Economy that serves people

Still strolling around? Are you enjoying the slow pace of the island, or simply can’t find food because all restaurants are “closed for a few days”? Isn’t it surprising to find that so many businesses use such a vague expression? Let’s have a look at the other side of these “休息” (rest) signs and discuss what should be at the core of our economies.

以人為本的後增長經濟發展模式

一天中午，想逛逛島上有什麼好吃。

關門的店總是比開門的店多。

這間店中午關門，那間晚上才開，還有這間休息數天。

而其實，休息數天，到底是多少天？

來，幫忙顧店一下，看看你又會休息幾天？