The expansive campus of one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious universities is now an architect’s playground of styles and periods. Back in the 1960s, architect Szeto Wai adopted a hybrid approach for the campus masterplan, resulting in a large collection of Brutalist structures designed by him and other architects. Notable examples include the Chung Chi Tang Student Centre (1972), with its A-frame structure; the Institute of Chinese Studies, a blend of Brutalism and traditional Chinese planning (1970); and the United College Wu Chung Library (1972), whose concrete water tower crowns a cantilevered horizontal structure. Brutalism emerged from post-war Britain and was prolific internationally in the 1960s and ’70s. Though frequently stigmatised for its characteristic bare structures, raw concrete walls and sense of economical utility, the style has enjoyed a revival owing to the dedication of enthusiasts.