ABOUT
common ground
designs that resonate with the community
Common Ground's vision is to become a bridge between community, people, and space — using design to respond to shared needs. Their multidisciplinary practice spans architecture, art, and culture. Each project embodies thoughtful spatial practice, creating environments that connect, adapt, and flourish with their communities.
we design from the in common, to shape our common ground.
We design with people, not just for them. Our work starts with truly Understanding Livelihoods – listening to how communities actually live and what they need. We're always Evolving with Time, learning from each project and adapting our approach as neighborhoods change and grow. Through Thoughtful Experimentation, we test new ideas carefully, making sure they work for real people in real situations. Most importantly, we stay Community Centric & Human Oriented because great spaces come from understanding the stories, connections, and daily rhythms that make each place unique. Every design we create aims to bring warmth and meaning back to the spaces where life happens.
our team
A passionate team connecting space, people, and community.
Chief Architect | Co-Founder
Hung Kam Fai
RA, MHKIA, M.Arch.
Executive Director | Co-Founder
Vicky Kong
MLA(Norway), MHKIS, MRICS, BScSurv
Technical Director | Co-Founder
Stefan Chui
B.Arch. (Hons)
Project Manager
Alice Yeung
BSc(Econ), PMP, CFA, FRM,
Awarded Cert. in ESG Investing
Senior Interior Designer
Iris Chan
BA (Hons) Interior Design, Cert. in BIM
Architectural Assistant
Lillian Liang
BA (AS)
Architectural Assistant
Angus Sham
M.Arch., LEED GA
Architectural Assistant
Steve Tam
M.Arch., Prof. Cert. in BIM
Architectural Assistant
Wallace Leung
M.Arch.
awards
2025 - Certificate of Merit
Architectural Installation Design Competition for the 2025 National Games – Site A:
The Central and Western District Promenade
2024 - Honorable Mention
RE: Tai Kok Tsui Pavillion Open Call – 際
2023 - Grand Award
Quality Building Award 2022 (QBA 2022) - InnoCell
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Quality Excellence Award
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Grand Award for Hong Kong Residential (Single Building) category
2023 - Merit Award
Merit of HKIA Award - Public Space/ Civic/ Communal Building,
HKIA Annual Award 2023 Design Trust Futures Studio Micro-parks
2023 - First Runner-Up
Design for Qianhai Competition (Site B)
前海香港青年建築設計競賽 - 項目二：銅鼓路雨水泵站地面建築工程概念方案 淨思．水榭 (currently in schematic design stage)
2022 - Honorable Mention
Oslo Architecture Triennale - STEPS Eco-Village Transitional Housing
2021 - First Prize
Architectural Design Idea Competition for SDG Eco-Village Transitional Housing - Steps
過渡性房屋環保村 建築概念設計競賽
2021 - Winner
Harbourfront Public Furniture Competition
海濱公共傢俬設計比賽 – By the Harbour
2020 - First Prize
Building for Park, Design for Qianhai Competition
邁步前海 創建桂灣 前海香港青年建築設計比賽 – Forest Bath
our team
Hung Kam Fai
Chief Architect | Co-Founder
RA MHKIA, M.Arch.
Vicky Kong
Executive Director | Co-Founder
MLA(Norway), MHKIS, MRICS, BScSurv
Stefan Chui
Technical Director | Co-Founder
B.Arch. (Hons)
Alice Yeung
Project Manager
BSc(Econ), PMP, CFA, FRM, Awarded Cert. in ESG Investing
Iris Chan
Senior Interior Designer
BA (Hons) Interior Design
Lillian Liang
Architectural Assistant
BA (AS) HKU
Angus Sham
Architectural Assistant
M.Arch.
Steve Tam
Architectural Assistant
M.Arch.
Wallace Leung
Architectural Assistant
M.Arch.
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