Dizzying Pics of Hong Kong's Massive High-Rise Neighborhoods | Wired Design | Wired.com

Oh, the humanity! Shield your eyes those who think that tall buildings are the things of nightmares. These images are taken by a Hong Kong photographer who lives in one of the buildings himself. Click title for link and here is something from the article.

It’s important to note that while Hong Kong’s buildings look unwelcoming and claustrophobic, Wolf notes that many people prefer to live in them (if they can afford it) than commuting in from the countryside every day. It’s estimated that nearly 90 percent of people take public transit in the city.
In the United States, we’re spoiled with space. Even in New York City, where it can sometimes feel as though you’re walking on top of the person in front of you, we have the luxury of expansive parks and comparatively well-sized apartments. To live in Hong Kong is truly to live in a mega-city, where your apartment building can have a population greater than entire towns in Nebraska. It’s not for everyone, says Wolf, but it does lend itself nicely to the photographer lifestyle.

Now, this is what people think of when they hear "hi-rise" buildings. They don't think of it as being the difference between 4 and 6 stories.