From the robust textures of the Great Wall’s ancient bricks to the meticulous assembly of Roman arches, masonry has long stood as a testament to human ingenuity and aesthetic vision. A cross-disciplinary team at CUHK has reinterpreted traditional craftsmanship through technology—CU-Brick. By integrating cable-driven robotics and automated programming, this innovation breathes new life into traditional bricklaying techniques in the digital age. The system accurately replicates the profound understanding of geometric structures mastered by historical artisans and sparks a dynamic interplay between modern engineering and creative inspiration. Bricklaying transcends mere repetitive stacking, evolving into an innovative dialogue that bridges engineering, architecture, and art—unleashing unprecedented creative potential for future architectural masterpieces.

On the CUHK campus, housing over ten thousand students and staff, the cheerful voices of families strolling by Lake Ad Excellentiam, the quiet figures engrossed in the University’s extensive library collections, and art enthusiasts exploring the Art Museum collectively form a distinctive cultural ecosystem. Nestled amidst the hills, this hidden gem has recently undergone a transformation — after years of planning, the new wing, the Lo Kwee Seong Pavilion, has opened, along with the inaugural exhibition “Transcending Transience: Art and Culture of Late-Ming Jiangnan”. This not only marks a milestone in the Art Museum’s half-century journey but also embodies how CUHK, as an intellectual melting pot, bridges tradition and modernity across time and space.