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."

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?

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.

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.

Beyond the Surface. Beyond the Ordinary

The design ethos at HAFARY HOUSE revolves around presenting materials in their purest, most evocative state. Tiles are showcased with an industrial treatment—edges left exposed, surfaces sandblasted, and textures juxtaposed—to highlight the robust beauty inherent in each piece. Visitors can trace the unique journey of each material, from its rough, unrefined beginnings to its final, sophisticated application