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.
We wanted to retain, reinterpret and reassemble the existing space in surprising new ways. The aim was to create a space that invites visitors to slow down and have a calm coffee experience while the scent of roasted coffee lingers in the air. And what's more relaxing than a walk in the park?
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.
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."