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.

At the heart of the collective building lies a connecting spine—a common corridor that threads through the different shophouses. A Living Room for the neighbourhood—welcoming all, from families and youth to staff and visiting delegates, and fostering incidental encounters and shared experiences.

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."

Comma by Campus Impact is a youth centre retrofitted into a HDB void deck and shaped from a conversation with the community it serves: a porous third place between school and home, continually authored by the youths who use it.

a new layer of architecture that supports the needs of a contemporary art space while allowing the existing building to remain the protagonist.