A cluster of four houses for a multi-generational family, staggered yet connected by a central communal garden, enabling both moments of gathering and solitary calm.

This Artwork imagines the tiger as a creature that dissolves into the greenery, something which is ‘there’, yet ‘not there’. It is conceived as layers of patterned porous screens which align to form a larger-than life tigers head.

This giant roof is a key idea for many things: It integrates an old house with new spaces for the family, protects the family from the elements and prying eyes, and create spaces for nature within.

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."

The house was conceptualised based on the owner’s needs – an unpretentious, practical and intimate house for his family of 4 and fleet of automobiles. Stacked masses of space forms the series of terraces, the monolithic building provides privacy for the family.