clearwater bay HONG KONG

suckerPUNCH: describe your project:

davidclovers: House DE is an “infill” townhouse, spectacularly sited on a hillside above Clearwater Bay, Hong Kong. Combining two existing units into one, the design uses the volumes of three staircases to blend, burrow and interlock spaces vertically across four floors. Each “interaction” is materially monolithic, using stone, wood and a series of delicate aluminum fins. Defined by these fins, the texture and form of the lantern-volume subtly changes shape and depth, casting shadow and emitting light in different ways throughout the day.

photo credit: Photograph of lantern - Photography by Almond Chu

photo credits clockwise from top left: Photograph of lantern and Living Room - Photography by Almond Chu, Photograph capturing lantern and stair - Photography by Almond Chu, Photograph of Screening Room light troughs - Photography by Almond Chu, Rendering of aluminum, wood, and stone volumes

Each stair-volume pries open the house vertically and horizontally, pulling in daylight and emitting artificial light. Thickening the existing building enclosure and stretching it across the front and rear, the bedrooms and new master suite on the upper floors are protected from the elements, yet opens up to views of the natural surroundings. Towards the South, the facade thickens and torques, providing shade for bedrooms and balconies; while on the North, the facade transforms into a garden trellis for an outdoor dining terrace.

CREDITS
Design:
davidclovers

Design Team:
David Erdman
Clover Lee
Mui Fuk Man
Jason Dembski
Yvette Herrera
Rathi Subramanian
Lam Pui Wing
Spencer Mak