A Design-Research Practice of Presence.
Hong Kong
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An independent design and research entity based in Hong Kong. Engaging in interdisciplinary work at the intersection of architecture, critical research, and spatial experimentation, it represents a dedication to craft, philosophy, and a rigorous method of working—an active, ongoing exploration of atmospheric and territorial complexities.
An independent researcher and designer working across Hong Kong, Lisbon, and Taiwan. His practice examines presence and the spatial relationships between human, territory, and architecture. Through design research, built and speculative projects, and international competitions, he develops alternative ways of reading and working with underexamined urban and environmental conditions.
Ongoing Design Research Projects
Hong Kong Homeless Home - Domesticity in Public Realm
West Kowloon Water Promenade Residential - Public or Private
Hong Kong Arena - Typology of Assembly
HK Village School - Learning from Nature
Devil Peak Installation - Hit and Run
Miguel Capa‘s Family House - Stone and Brick
Focus on
An investigation into spatial feeling, material memory, and tactile craftsmanship—spanning architecture, installations, and artistic practice.