Everest Residences is the name for 103 units of Transitional Housing (TH) for the underprivileged on multi-year waiting lists for permanent public housing. It is operated by an NGO, the Society for Community Organization (SoCO). Like other TH projects, it relies on modular integrated construction (MiC) with units prefabricated off-site in mainland China. Typical units are only 15 sq.m. in floor area – equivalent in footprint to just a carpark space.
Nevertheless, despite constraints of size and construction method, Everest distinguishes itself with a more responsive design in several areas, including: improved layout plan to maximise natural light, ventilation and views; downpipes largely located away from external walls to result in clean facades that promote people, not pipes and plumbing; and a central outdoor courtyard with grass and trees for community interaction including recreation for children.
Year
2025
Prize
HKIA Merit Award of Hong Kong - Public / Subsidized Housing
Architect(s)
Nelson Chen Architects Ltd
