• Translucency and Transparency
  • Studio Flat
  • Flow and Continuity
  • Alcove at Hillside
  • Slow Cook Fast Food
  • Peripteral Archives
  • Grid and Matrix
  • Working Exhibits
  • Present from Past
  • Sensory Links
  • Configurative Core
  • Village Living
  • Five Folds
  • Studio Flat
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project
Village House
location
Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
size
2100'

Village Living

Cheung Chau, a small island in Hong Kong that was traditionally a fishing village, is today closely connected to the central business district by ferry. The location becomes ideal in offering a village life, one that encourages more intimate interactions with both the neighbourhood community and the rural surroundings, while still benefiting from its close link to the urban activities. The site itself opens to a footpath on one side, and is shaded by a dense evergreen tree on another. The design approach makes use of the character of the context, to structure spaces that encourage social interactions along a main passage in the community, and to compose personal spaces that expand the presence of the adjoining natural landscape.

project
Village House
location
Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
size
2100'

Village Living

Cheung Chau, a small island in Hong Kong that was traditionally a fishing village, is today closely connected to the central business district by ferry. The location becomes ideal in offering a village life, one that encourages more intimate interactions with both the neighbourhood community and the rural surroundings, while still benefiting from its close link to the urban activities. The site itself opens to a footpath on one side, and is shaded by a dense evergreen tree on another. The design approach makes use of the character of the context, to structure spaces that encourage social interactions along a main passage in the community, and to compose personal spaces that expand the presence of the adjoining natural landscape.

project
Residence Bel-Air
location
Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
size
1400'

Configurative Core

For this high-rise apartment unit in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, a family of four wishes to convert it with specific intentions: to have a study that can be shared between the parents and the children, and to have an occasional guest room. A functional core is first inserted to diffuse the boundaries between the study, living and circulation areas, in order to unite them into one larger shared family space. The core, as the centre of this space, consolidates the required components for various family activities, and has been designed so that it could be easily reconfigured to suit different spatial requirements. The elements of the design rationale are extended throughout the unit, to form a coherent whole that adapts to the living patterns of the habitants.

project
Residence Bel-Air
location
Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
size
1400'

Configurative Core

For this high-rise apartment unit in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, a family of four wishes to convert it with specific intentions: to have a study that can be shared between the parents and the children, and to have an occasional guest room. A functional core is first inserted to diffuse the boundaries between the study, living and circulation areas, in order to unite them into one larger shared family space. The core, as the centre of this space, consolidates the required components for various family activities, and has been designed so that it could be easily reconfigured to suit different spatial requirements. The elements of the design rationale are extended throughout the unit, to form a coherent whole that adapts to the living patterns of the habitants.

project
Residence Bel-Air
location
Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
size
1400'

Configurative Core

For this high-rise apartment unit in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, a family of four wishes to convert it with specific intentions: to have a study that can be shared between the parents and the children, and to have an occasional guest room. A functional core is first inserted to diffuse the boundaries between the study, living and circulation areas, in order to unite them into one larger shared family space. The core, as the centre of this space, consolidates the required components for various family activities, and has been designed so that it could be easily reconfigured to suit different spatial requirements. The elements of the design rationale are extended throughout the unit, to form a coherent whole that adapts to the living patterns of the habitants.

project
Slow Cook Fast Food
location
Central, Hong Kong
size
530'

Slow Cook Fast Food

Contrary to its neighbouring restaurants, the shop-front is stripped down to a minimal portal that maximizes the exposure of its interior. The highly transparent shop-front directs the attention of passers-by towards the contrasting volume inside. The design only defines the fundamental spatial forms of the interior intending for an undisturbed dining experience. A T-shaped divider demarcates the entrance and the ordering counter at the depth of the shop-front, and above the entry, timber planks clad the double-height void in a "U" shape to articulate and enrich the interior. Lastly, a tiled graphical grid is projected onto the end wall, forming a background that ties together all the design elements and to conceal the kitchen behind the dining area.

project
Slow Cook Fast Food
location
Central, Hong Kong
size
530'

Slow Cook Fast Food

Contrary to its neighbouring restaurants, the shop-front is stripped down to a minimal portal that maximizes the exposure of its interior. The highly transparent shop-front directs the attention of passers-by towards the contrasting volume inside. The design only defines the fundamental spatial forms of the interior intending for an undisturbed dining experience. A T-shaped divider demarcates the entrance and the ordering counter at the depth of the shop-front, and above the entry, timber planks clad the double-height void in a "U" shape to articulate and enrich the interior. Lastly, a tiled graphical grid is projected onto the end wall, forming a background that ties together all the design elements and to conceal the kitchen behind the dining area.

project
Slow Cook Fast Food
location
Central, Hong Kong
size
530'

Slow Cook Fast Food

Contrary to its neighbouring restaurants, the shop-front is stripped down to a minimal portal that maximizes the exposure of its interior. The highly transparent shop-front directs the attention of passers-by towards the contrasting volume inside. The design only defines the fundamental spatial forms of the interior intending for an undisturbed dining experience. A T-shaped divider demarcates the entrance and the ordering counter at the depth of the shop-front, and above the entry, timber planks clad the double-height void in a "U" shape to articulate and enrich the interior. Lastly, a tiled graphical grid is projected onto the end wall, forming a background that ties together all the design elements and to conceal the kitchen behind the dining area.

project
Clear Water Bay Garden
location
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
size
1900'

Sensory Links

Deep in the suburb of Hong Kong, a 700' ground floor unit of a local village house is set next to a 1,200' terrace with a glimpse of the South China Sea. The design searches for a stronger coherency between the unit and the terrace as a means to embrace rural living. To relate elements that speak to our senses, a carved stone, a water surface and a timber deck are introduced. These components are arranged to create a series of sensory experience that can be appreciated from both the unit and the terrace, which also strengthens the link between them.

 

HKDA Global Design Awards, Spatial & Environmental
A' Design Awards, Interior Space and Exhibition Design

project
Clear Water Bay Garden
location
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
size
1900'

Sensory Links

Deep in the suburb of Hong Kong, a 700' ground floor unit of a local village house is set next to a 1,200' terrace with a glimpse of the South China Sea. The design searches for a stronger coherency between the unit and the terrace as a means to embrace rural living. To relate elements that speak to our senses, a carved stone, a water surface and a timber deck are introduced. These components are arranged to create a series of sensory experience that can be appreciated from both the unit and the terrace, which also strengthens the link between them.

 

HKDA Global Design Awards, Spatial & Environmental
A' Design Awards, Interior Space and Exhibition Design

project
Clear Water Bay Garden
location
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
size
1900'

Sensory Links

Deep in the suburb of Hong Kong, a 700' ground floor unit of a local village house is set next to a 1,200' terrace with a glimpse of the South China Sea. The design searches for a stronger coherency between the unit and the terrace as a means to embrace rural living. To relate elements that speak to our senses, a carved stone, a water surface and a timber deck are introduced. These components are arranged to create a series of sensory experience that can be appreciated from both the unit and the terrace, which also strengthens the link between them.

 

HKDA Global Design Awards, Spatial & Environmental
A' Design Awards, Interior Space and Exhibition Design

project
Schüller Showroom
location
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
size
1300'

Five Folds

A German kitchen brand founded in 1965 requires a platform that aligns with its philosophy for functionality and design. The showroom is comprised of five kitchen zones, each creating a distinct environment. A metal folding piece connects the zones in a sequence, and conceals the back-of-house. Each fold presents a function in relation to the kitchen zone it serves. The piece stands at the showroom entrance and begins as a reception counter. It folds into a signage wall at the focal zone, then into a video wall at the meeting zone, and finishes as a transition portal between the brand's two product lines. The dark metal, in its simplest form, contrasts with the products and integrates into the setting, serving as an echo of the brand identity.

project
Schüller Showroom
location
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
size
1300'

Five Folds

A German kitchen brand founded in 1965 requires a platform that aligns with its philosophy for functionality and design. The showroom is comprised of five kitchen zones, each creating a distinct environment. A metal folding piece connects the zones in a sequence, and conceals the back-of-house. Each fold presents a function in relation to the kitchen zone it serves. The piece stands at the showroom entrance and begins as a reception counter. It folds into a signage wall at the focal zone, then into a video wall at the meeting zone, and finishes as a transition portal between the brand's two product lines. The dark metal, in its simplest form, contrasts with the products and integrates into the setting, serving as an echo of the brand identity.

project
Schüller Showroom
location
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
size
1300'

Five Folds

A German kitchen brand founded in 1965 requires a platform that aligns with its philosophy for functionality and design. The showroom is comprised of five kitchen zones, each creating a distinct environment. A metal folding piece connects the zones in a sequence, and conceals the back-of-house. Each fold presents a function in relation to the kitchen zone it serves. The piece stands at the showroom entrance and begins as a reception counter. It folds into a signage wall at the focal zone, then into a video wall at the meeting zone, and finishes as a transition portal between the brand's two product lines. The dark metal, in its simplest form, contrasts with the products and integrates into the setting, serving as an echo of the brand identity.

project
Office at Hong Kong Plaza
location
Sai Wan, Hong Kong
size
1400'

Working Exhibits

This lobby is lit with two distinct light sources: sideways natural light from the existing windows at one end, and static light from a new ceiling aperture created at the opposite end. Between the two light sources, a series of objects is placed longitudinally along the line of symmetry. In sequence, light from the aperture shines on a dark island (pantry) which is concealed behind a metal panel that also sets the backdrop to the concrete mass (receiving counter). Progressing along the marble ground (waiting area) layered glass screens have been placed in the centre. When the screens unfold they partition off a glazed meeting room, the users inside will see the objects emerge again yet contained behind a glass plane as exhibits distanced on a marble stage.

 
project
Office at Hong Kong Plaza
location
Sai Wan, Hong Kong
size
1400'

Working Exhibits

This lobby is lit with two distinct light sources: sideways natural light from the existing windows at one end, and static light from a new ceiling aperture created at the opposite end. Between the two light sources, a series of objects is placed longitudinally along the line of symmetry. In sequence, light from the aperture shines on a dark island (pantry) which is concealed behind a metal panel that also sets the backdrop to the concrete mass (receiving counter). Progressing along the marble ground (waiting area) layered glass screens have been placed in the centre. When the screens unfold they partition off a glazed meeting room, the users inside will see the objects emerge again yet contained behind a glass plane as exhibits distanced on a marble stage.

 
project
Office at Hong Kong Plaza
location
Sai Wan, Hong Kong
size
1400'

Working Exhibits

This lobby is lit with two distinct light sources: sideways natural light from the existing windows at one end, and static light from a new ceiling aperture created at the opposite end. Between the two light sources, a series of objects is placed longitudinally along the line of symmetry. In sequence, light from the aperture shines on a dark island (pantry) which is concealed behind a metal panel that also sets the backdrop to the concrete mass (receiving counter). Progressing along the marble ground (waiting area) layered glass screens have been placed in the centre. When the screens unfold they partition off a glazed meeting room, the users inside will see the objects emerge again yet contained behind a glass plane as exhibits distanced on a marble stage.

 
project
Skylodge
location
Beacon Hill, Hong Kong
size
620'

Alcove at Hillside

The apartment unit sits very close to a hill in the Kowloon peninsula, and its main living space captures a calming view of the hillside. In the rectangular volume of the main space, part of the wall is set back to form a wide opening that merges with the original corridor. This creates a slightly dimmer cavelike niche in front of the hill. The inner sides of the niche are cladded in a contrasting hard and soft finishing, to reflect the different volumes and depths of this alcove. Right in the middle, a kitchen island is placed, which also functions as a bar next to the living area. The components in the alcove appear as geometric elements when viewed through the portal from the living area.

project
Skylodge
location
Beacon Hill, Hong Kong
size
620'

Alcove at Hillside

The apartment unit sits very close to a hill in the Kowloon peninsula, and its main living space captures a calming view of the hillside. In the rectangular volume of the main space, part of the wall is set back to form a wide opening that merges with the original corridor. This creates a slightly dimmer cavelike niche in front of the hill. The inner sides of the niche are cladded in a contrasting hard and soft finishing, to reflect the different volumes and depths of this alcove. Right in the middle, a kitchen island is placed, which also functions as a bar next to the living area. The components in the alcove appear as geometric elements when viewed through the portal from the living area.

project
Skylodge
location
Beacon Hill, Hong Kong
size
620'

Alcove at Hillside

The apartment unit sits very close to a hill in the Kowloon peninsula, and its main living space captures a calming view of the hillside. In the rectangular volume of the main space, part of the wall is set back to form a wide opening that merges with the original corridor. This creates a slightly dimmer cavelike niche in front of the hill. The inner sides of the niche are cladded in a contrasting hard and soft finishing, to reflect the different volumes and depths of this alcove. Right in the middle, a kitchen island is placed, which also functions as a bar next to the living area. The components in the alcove appear as geometric elements when viewed through the portal from the living area.

project
Dynasty Heights
location
Beacon Hill, Hong Kong
size
1197'

Flow and Continuity

Forms, layers and material together organize and connect various areas and rooms in this apartment unit. A timber framework is first integrated into the initial volume. It brings the different areas into alignments. To keep the spaces uninterrupted, all the existing columns and beams, large sliding panels, screens and background lighting are concealed within. Two forms intersect this timber framework. The first is in the form of a curved insert to create a flow from the entrance running the length of the house. The transverse volume, in a lighter shade of timber, contains all the wet areas on one side. The second is in the form of timber fins. It partitions the space but with transparency to create a visual extension of the main living area.

project
Dynasty Heights
location
Beacon Hill, Hong Kong
size
1197'

Flow and Continuity

Forms, layers and material together organize and connect various areas and rooms in this apartment unit. A timber framework is first integrated into the initial volume. It brings the different areas into alignments. To keep the spaces uninterrupted, all the existing columns and beams, large sliding panels, screens and background lighting are concealed within. Two forms intersect this timber framework. The first is in the form of a curved insert to create a flow from the entrance running the length of the house. The transverse volume, in a lighter shade of timber, contains all the wet areas on one side. The second is in the form of timber fins. It partitions the space but with transparency to create a visual extension of the main living area.

project
Dynasty Heights
location
Beacon Hill, Hong Kong
size
1197'

Flow and Continuity

Forms, layers and material together organize and connect various areas and rooms in this apartment unit. A timber framework is first integrated into the initial volume. It brings the different areas into alignments. To keep the spaces uninterrupted, all the existing columns and beams, large sliding panels, screens and background lighting are concealed within. Two forms intersect this timber framework. The first is in the form of a curved insert to create a flow from the entrance running the length of the house. The transverse volume, in a lighter shade of timber, contains all the wet areas on one side. The second is in the form of timber fins. It partitions the space but with transparency to create a visual extension of the main living area.

project
Barrister's Chamber
location
Central, Hong Kong
size
411'

Grid and Matrix

Looking out at its twin tower, this corner room frames the view of the façade grid of the buildings, and extends it graphically into a hierarchy of modular grids that guide the layout in the chamber. The matrix begins with a layer that divides the chamber equally into three rectangular parts: a working area, a meeting area and a resting area. It is then overlaid with a layer of flooring to form a base grid. Vertical planes intersect the grid as shelving and display walls. The pure white background accentuates the timber resting area as a major focal point of the room. Together with the varying modules in the shelves and walls, they create reverberating rhythms to articulate a series of blank canvases for displaying the user's collection of furniture, books, paintings and the like.

project
Barrister's Chamber
location
Central, Hong Kong
size
411'

Grid and Matrix

Looking out at its twin tower, this corner room frames the view of the façade grid of the buildings, and extends it graphically into a hierarchy of modular grids that guide the layout in the chamber. The matrix begins with a layer that divides the chamber equally into three rectangular parts: a working area, a meeting area and a resting area. It is then overlaid with a layer of flooring to form a base grid. Vertical planes intersect the grid as shelving and display walls. The pure white background accentuates the timber resting area as a major focal point of the room. Together with the varying modules in the shelves and walls, they create reverberating rhythms to articulate a series of blank canvases for displaying the user's collection of furniture, books, paintings and the like.

project
Barrister's Chamber
location
Central, Hong Kong
size
411'

Grid and Matrix

Looking out at its twin tower, this corner room frames the view of the façade grid of the buildings, and extends it graphically into a hierarchy of modular grids that guide the layout in the chamber. The matrix begins with a layer that divides the chamber equally into three rectangular parts: a working area, a meeting area and a resting area. It is then overlaid with a layer of flooring to form a base grid. Vertical planes intersect the grid as shelving and display walls. The pure white background accentuates the timber resting area as a major focal point of the room. Together with the varying modules in the shelves and walls, they create reverberating rhythms to articulate a series of blank canvases for displaying the user's collection of furniture, books, paintings and the like.

project
Cullinan West
location
Nam Cheong, Hong Kong
size
362'

Studio Flat

Towered above an interchange station, the brief calls for a precise design to intervene the layout of this compact studio flat in order to organize the interior. In response to the storage requirements, new carpentry are added to the flat. The off-site carpentry are designed and carefully configured to create and structure the various living spaces. While the interior is mostly finished in an off-white paint, the new components come together to outline a refined and contrasting oak frame. It creates a transition between the elevated bedroom and the dressing area, and forms an opening that includes a multifunctional platform. The headboard provides storage for smaller items, and the open plan can be separated by a large sliding partition when preferred.

project
Cullinan West
location
Nam Cheong, Hong Kong
size
362'

Studio Flat

Towered above an interchange station, the brief calls for a precise design to intervene the layout of this compact studio flat in order to organize the interior. In response to the storage requirements, new carpentry are added to the flat. The off-site carpentry are designed and carefully configured to create and structure the various living spaces. While the interior is mostly finished in an off-white paint, the new components come together to outline a refined and contrasting oak frame. It creates a transition between the elevated bedroom and the dressing area, and forms an opening that includes a multifunctional platform. The headboard provides storage for smaller items, and the open plan can be separated by a large sliding partition when preferred.

project
Cullinan West
location
Nam Cheong, Hong Kong
size
362'

Studio Flat

Towered above an interchange station, the brief calls for a precise design to intervene the layout of this compact studio flat in order to organize the interior. In response to the storage requirements, new carpentry are added to the flat. The off-site carpentry are designed and carefully configured to create and structure the various living spaces. While the interior is mostly finished in an off-white paint, the new components come together to outline a refined and contrasting oak frame. It creates a transition between the elevated bedroom and the dressing area, and forms an opening that includes a multifunctional platform. The headboard provides storage for smaller items, and the open plan can be separated by a large sliding partition when preferred.

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