This project began with an in-depth urban study and master layout plan to develop prototypical strategies for expanding public urban spaces from their currently stunted condition as mere infrastructural corridors to play a strategic role in addressing the pressing challenges our cities are undergoing. By linking nature with the surrounding urban fabric of Mui Wo, I embraced the reactive and adaptive tools and techniques of expansion to develop an interspersed network of sustainable and resilient prototypes for Hong Kong’s futureColony Lattice
“ Linking nature with the surrounding urban fabric of Mui Wo.”
“using a component catalogue system that allows the community to expand incrementally as the population grows...”
The village is designed for organic urban growth, using a component catalogue system that allows the community to expand incrementally as the population grows. Modular infrastructure, such as floating walkways, communal platforms, and utility networks can be added or reconfigured based on residents’ needs, ensuring long-term scalability. On an individual level, residents have the flexibility to expand their homes over time using pre-built structural frames and local workshops. This system enables families to adapt their living spaces as their household size or lifestyle changes, fostering a sense of ownership and long-term viability.