A creative cluster and a new neighbourhood node. The site’s unique character inspired us to celebrate the key architectural elements of the former school while leaving enough room for imagination and curiosity.

A long intermediate terrace house conceived for a multi-generational family unfolds across five floor plates, organized around a continuous central void. Numerous rooms and shared spaces overlook this vertical heart, fostering visual connection, orientation, and an abundance of natural light throughout the home.

Drawing inspiration from hidden geometries of nature and patterns in genetics, Little Ginger takes shape as an abstraction of a ginger flower, its organic form emerging through rhythms of repetition, variation, and sequence.

Reflective surfaces are integrated into the main bar and central furniture, bringing fragments of the ceiling down into the field of view. As guests approach, sit and move around the bar, the architecture appears again in reflection—sometimes whole, sometimes abstracted.

The design of Alma House is deeply rooted in its historical context. Situated on the grounds of the former Nan Chiau High School, our vision pays homage to this legacy. We drew inspiration from the past, reflecting on the concept of returning to one's roots—hence the name "Alma House."