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HA5ES
HA5ES (five public housing estates): Revitalizing residential spaces for a better quality of life
PROJECT OVERVIEW
We revitalized five public housing estates in Hong Kong by incorporating new façade designs and new color schemes into the aging buildings. Meanwhile, we also concentrated on the transformation of communal areas and underutilized spaces into inclusive and welcoming spaces that allow residents to convene outside of their residences. This was done to better align with the evolving demographics and needs of the community. These enhancements are essential for public housing in Hong Kong, where residents frequently prefer to socialize and meet with friends in communal areas rather than within their cramped homes. We endeavor to improve the quality of life and the well-being of residents through weaving the needs and thoughts of residents into the façade and communal spaces of buildings.
KEY FEATURES
01 Vibrant and story-telling façade design to enhance the sense of homecoming
02 Welcoming communal spaces to foster greater engagement among residents
03 Residents oriented design to create a better living environment
INFORMATION
Location: Choi Yuen, Tai Yuen, Yau Oi, Sam Shing and Tsz Lok Estate
Client: Housing Authority
AnticipatedCompletion: 2027, On-going
Project Scale: (Site Area) approx. 93230 s.m. (Choi Yuen Estate), approx. 29420 s.m. (Sam Shing Estate), approx. 126140 s.m. (Tai Yuen Estate), approx. 121280 s.m. (Tsz Lok Estate), approx. 124400 s.m. (Yau Oi Estate)
GFA: N/A
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Stefan Chui, Vicky Kong, Iris Chan, Lillian Liang, Zora Kwong, Angus Sham, Wilson Chan, Wallace Leung, Steve Tam, Fiona Chu, Peggy Cheung, Tommy Chan, Jason Chan.
Project Director: Minds Archgroup Limited
Public Engagement Consultant: Making On Loft
PROJECT OVERVIEW
We revitalized five public housing estates in Hong Kong by incorporating new façade designs and new color schemes into the aging buildings. Meanwhile, we also concentrated on the transformation of communal areas and underutilized spaces into inclusive and welcoming spaces that allow residents to convene outside of their residences. This was done to better align with the evolving demographics and needs of the community. These enhancements are essential for public housing in Hong Kong, where residents frequently prefer to socialize and meet with friends in communal areas rather than within their cramped homes. We endeavor to improve the quality of life and the well-being of residents through weaving the needs and thoughts of residents into the façade and communal spaces of buildings.
KEY FEATURES
01 Vibrant and story-telling façade design to enhance the sense of homecoming
02 Welcoming communal spaces to foster greater engagement among residents
03 Residents oriented design to create a better living environment
INFORMATION
Location: Choi Yuen, Tai Yuen, Yau Oi, Sam Shing and Tsz Lok Estate
Client: Housing Authority
AnticipatedCompletion: 2027, On-going
Project Scale: (Site Area) approx. 93230 s.m. (Choi Yuen Estate), approx. 29420 s.m. (Sam Shing Estate), approx. 126140 s.m. (Tai Yuen Estate), approx. 121280 s.m. (Tsz Lok Estate), approx. 124400 s.m. (Yau Oi Estate)
GFA: N/A
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Stefan Chui, Vicky Kong, Iris Chan, Lillian Liang, Zora Kwong, Angus Sham, Wilson Chan, Wallace Leung, Steve Tam, Fiona Chu, Peggy Cheung, Tommy Chan, Jason Chan.
Project Director: Minds Archgroup Limited
Public Engagement Consultant: Making On Loft
Eco Village
Eco Village: A wellness-focused residence blending sustainability and community
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Our vision for the Eco-Village is to create a self-sufficient/ socially active and sustainable community space that enhances the living experience, well-being behavior and productivity of its residents. We emphasize communal living and a strong connection with the environment to promote a mindful and sustainable lifestyle, providing unique living experience that fosters environmental awareness and community spirit, which is often missing in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. To achieve this, we are building a self-sufficient neighborhood where everything residents need is within a 15-minute radius.
KEY FEATURES
01 A 15-minute radius Self-sufficient community design
02 Sustainable design rooted in UN SDGs and energy efficiency
03 Shared spaces and nature activities foster community living
INFORMATION
Location: Yuen Long
Client: Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod
Project Completion: 2024
Project Scale: Site area of 24ha, 900 units
GFA: 18000 s.m.
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Vicky Kong, Steve Tam, Iris Chan
Authorized Person: Hsin Yieh Architects & Engineers Ltd.
Structural Engineer: Fugro (Hong Kong) Limited
Building Service Engineer: Sunland Plus
Landscape Architect: Otherland
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Our vision for the Eco-Village is to create a self-sufficient/ socially active and sustainable community space that enhances the living experience, well-being behavior and productivity of its residents. We emphasize communal living and a strong connection with the environment to promote a mindful and sustainable lifestyle, providing unique living experience that fosters environmental awareness and community spirit, which is often missing in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. To achieve this, we are building a self-sufficient neighborhood where everything residents need is within a 15-minute radius.
KEY FEATURES
01 A 15-minute radius Self-sufficient community design
02 Sustainable design rooted in UN SDGs and energy efficiency
03 Shared spaces and nature activities foster community living
INFORMATION
Location: Yuen Long
Client: Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod
Project Completion: 2024
Project Scale: Site area of 24ha, 900 units
GFA: 18000 s.m.
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Vicky Kong, Steve Tam, Iris Chan
Authorized Person: Hsin Yieh Architects & Engineers Ltd.
Structural Engineer: Fugro (Hong Kong) Limited
Building Service Engineer: Sunland Plus
Landscape Architect: Otherland
The Mills Xmas Tree
The Mills Christmas tree: using waste to spark joy
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Christmas tree crafted for the mills is an experiment with new ways to utilise recycled fabric. Discarded fabric are wrapped and buddled into large strings to create the Christmas trees transforming what many consider waste into art. By breathing new life into discarded materials, we emphasize the importance of recycling and reusing. This installation challenges perceptions of waste, reimagining unusable clothing as symbols of beauty. Through community engagement workshops, helpers collectively created the featured ropes, fostering community pride and showcasing the potential of repurposed materials.
KEY FEATURES
01 Transforming discarded fabrics into tree-shaped recycled art
02 Reimagines unusable clothing pieces as symbols of sustainable beauty
03 Local women empowered through hands-on creative workshop participation
INFORMATION
Location: The Mills
Client: The Mills, Nan Fung Group & agnès b HK
Project Completion: 2022
Project Type: Art Installation and Exhibition, Community Engagement
GFA: 150s.m.
CREDITS
Project Lead: Vicky Kong
Project Team: Hung Kam Fai, Stefan Chui, Iris Chan, Steve Tam
Helpers Team: Over 50 helpers from Our Common Home - Extended Living Space for SDU resident in Tsuen Wan and Children’s Cancer Foundation
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Christmas tree crafted for the mills is an experiment with new ways to utilise recycled fabric. Discarded fabric are wrapped and buddled into large strings to create the Christmas trees transforming what many consider waste into art. By breathing new life into discarded materials, we emphasize the importance of recycling and reusing. This installation challenges perceptions of waste, reimagining unusable clothing as symbols of beauty. Through community engagement workshops, helpers collectively created the featured ropes, fostering community pride and showcasing the potential of repurposed materials.
KEY FEATURES
01 Transforming discarded fabrics into tree-shaped recycled art
02 Reimagines unusable clothing pieces as symbols of sustainable beauty
03 Local women empowered through hands-on creative workshop participation
INFORMATION
Location: The Mills
Client: The Mills, Nan Fung Group & agnès b HK
Project Completion: 2022
Project Type: Art Installation and Exhibition, Community Engagement
GFA: 150s.m.
CREDITS
Project Lead: Vicky Kong
Project Team: Hung Kam Fai, Stefan Chui, Iris Chan, Steve Tam
Helpers Team: Over 50 helpers from Our Common Home - Extended Living Space for SDU resident in Tsuen Wan and Children’s Cancer Foundation
Mei Lam Estate
Theme-based Improvement Works in Mei Lam Estate: Exemplifying Green Living & Sustainability in public housing estates
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The revitalization of Mei Lam Estate’s public spaces embraces the theme of green living and sustainability, aiming to reshape residents’ habits and foster a deeper connection with nature. By transforming underutilized areas into meaningful stopping points—such as the sculpture plaza, river channel plaza, and community farm—the project encourages daily moments of reflection, tree appreciation, and social interaction. These nature-infused spaces are thoughtfully placed along residents’ everyday circulation routes, offering new perspectives on how to engage with the estate. A refreshed palette of nature-inspired colors adds warmth and a welcoming atmosphere, reinforcing the sense of comfort and belonging. Through initiatives like planting activities and community farming, residents are invited to share knowledge and build relationships rooted in environmental awareness. We believe that reconnecting with nature is essential not only for cultivating sustainable habits, but also for enhancing the overall well-being and quality of life within the community.
KEY FEATURES
01 Draw residents closer to nature by reshaping residents’ habits
02 Revitalized stopping points to encourage pause and appreciation of nature and the estate
03 Connect nature to residents’ daily routine by spatial intervention
INFORMATION
Location: Mei Lam Estate
Client: Housing Authority
Anticipated Completion: 2027, On-going
Project Scale: (Site Area) approx. 95390 s.m.
GFA: N/A
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Vicky Kong, Wallace Leung, Lillian Liang, Iris Chan, Wilson Chan
Project Director: Minds Archgroup
Public Engagement Consultant: Making On Loft
BIM Consultant: ATIS
Artist Team: Rao Amandeep
Helper: PI Lab Limited
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The revitalization of Mei Lam Estate’s public spaces embraces the theme of green living and sustainability, aiming to reshape residents’ habits and foster a deeper connection with nature. By transforming underutilized areas into meaningful stopping points—such as the sculpture plaza, river channel plaza, and community farm—the project encourages daily moments of reflection, tree appreciation, and social interaction. These nature-infused spaces are thoughtfully placed along residents’ everyday circulation routes, offering new perspectives on how to engage with the estate. A refreshed palette of nature-inspired colors adds warmth and a welcoming atmosphere, reinforcing the sense of comfort and belonging. Through initiatives like planting activities and community farming, residents are invited to share knowledge and build relationships rooted in environmental awareness. We believe that reconnecting with nature is essential not only for cultivating sustainable habits, but also for enhancing the overall well-being and quality of life within the community.
KEY FEATURES
01 Draw residents closer to nature by reshaping residents’ habits
02 Revitalized stopping points to encourage pause and appreciation of nature and the estate
03 Connect nature to residents’ daily routine by spatial intervention
INFORMATION
Location: Mei Lam Estate
Client: Housing Authority
Anticipated Completion: 2027, On-going
Project Scale: (Site Area) approx. 95390 s.m.
GFA: N/A
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Vicky Kong, Wallace Leung, Lillian Liang, Iris Chan, Wilson Chan
Project Director: Minds Archgroup
Public Engagement Consultant: Making On Loft
BIM Consultant: ATIS
Artist Team: Rao Amandeep
Helper: PI Lab Limited
HKSTP InnoCell
HKSTP InnoCell: Empowering connections through creating versatile co-working spaces
PROJECT OVERVIEW
HKSTP InnoCell is a smart living and co-creation space designed for I&T talents , offering a dynamic environment for business development and networking. As the communal space design consultants, we open and interconnect communal areas across 17 floors. The design encourages interaction and encountering by linking every two to three floors. Each floor serves a specific purpose, inviting exploration and engagement. Creative furniture and interactive features, like reminder boards for communal responsibilities, enhance the experience, making it a hub of collaboration and community.
KEY FEATURES
01 Interconnected floors and unique zoning inviting exploration and interaction
02 Interactive furniture making the space a hub of collaboration and community
INFORMATION
Location: The Science Park
Client: Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation
Project Completion: 2021
Project Scale: 17 storeys building & 500 bed spaces
GFA: 15300 s.m. including 3000s.m. common area
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Jackie Leung, Amos Chan, Iris Chan, Steve Tam, Wallace Leung, Stefan Chui
Authorized Person: Leigh & Orange Architects
Structural Engineer: WSP Asia Limited
MEP Consultant: Ove Arup & Partners HK Limited
Acoustic Design, Green Building and Environmental Consultant: Allied Environment Consultants
Branding Design: Divergence Limited
PROJECT OVERVIEW
HKSTP InnoCell is a smart living and co-creation space designed for I&T talents , offering a dynamic environment for business development and networking. As the communal space design consultants, we open and interconnect communal areas across 17 floors. The design encourages interaction and encountering by linking every two to three floors. Each floor serves a specific purpose, inviting exploration and engagement. Creative furniture and interactive features, like reminder boards for communal responsibilities, enhance the experience, making it a hub of collaboration and community.
KEY FEATURES
01 Interconnected floors and unique zoning inviting exploration and interaction
02 Interactive furniture making the space a hub of collaboration and community
INFORMATION
Location: The Science Park
Client: Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation
Project Completion: 2021
Project Scale: 17 storeys building & 500 bed spaces
GFA: 15300 s.m. including 3000s.m. common area
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Jackie Leung, Amos Chan, Iris Chan, Steve Tam, Wallace Leung, Stefan Chui
Authorized Person: Leigh & Orange Architects
Structural Engineer: WSP Asia Limited
MEP Consultant: Ove Arup & Partners HK Limited
Acoustic Design, Green Building and Environmental Consultant: Allied Environment Consultants
Branding Design: Divergence Limited
Youth Hostel
Youth Hostel: Creating spaces for every kind of gathering
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis features innovative gathering spaces, including Gogofurn, a mobile area that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor environments. Custom materials like terrazzo create a distinctive atmosphere, ensuring each visitor has a unique experience. We supplied the youth hostel with over 1,000 pieces of furniture, offering more than 100 styles to accommodate various moods and activities, whether for solitary time, duo activities, or playful gatherings, tailored for the diverse needs of the 18-30 age group that reside there. Strategically designed gathering spots encourage social connections, allowing individuals to interpret and use the space in their own ways, resulting in personalized experiences for all.
KEY FEATURES
100+ Styles for Multifaceted Youths
Innovative Gathering Spaces to attract Unexpected Encounters
Transformable Furniture encouraging Improvisation
INFORMATION
Location: Tai Shu Ha Road West, Yuen Long, HK
Client: Po Leung Kuk
Project Completion: 2023
Project Scale: 1680 bed spaces, 27 storeys
GFA: approx. 35000 sqm
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Vicky Kong, Stefan Chui
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Po Leung Kuk Lee Shau Kee Youth Oasis features innovative gathering spaces, including Gogofurn, a mobile area that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor environments. Custom materials like terrazzo create a distinctive atmosphere, ensuring each visitor has a unique experience. We supplied the youth hostel with over 1,000 pieces of furniture, offering more than 100 styles to accommodate various moods and activities, whether for solitary time, duo activities, or playful gatherings, tailored for the diverse needs of the 18-30 age group that reside there. Strategically designed gathering spots encourage social connections, allowing individuals to interpret and use the space in their own ways, resulting in personalized experiences for all.
KEY FEATURES
100+ Styles for Multifaceted Youths
Innovative Gathering Spaces to attract Unexpected Encounters
Transformable Furniture encouraging Improvisation
INFORMATION
Location: Tai Shu Ha Road West, Yuen Long, HK
Client: Po Leung Kuk
Project Completion: 2023
Project Scale: 1680 bed spaces, 27 storeys
GFA: approx. 35000 sqm
CREDITS
Project Lead: Hung Kam Fai
Project Team: Vicky Kong, Stefan Chui
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