House in Luk Chau

The design draws inspiration from the site’s unique topography — a steep, vegetated hillside meeting the sea — and reinterprets the traditional “house by the water” typology through a clean, modern lens. The building is positioned to maximise panoramic sea views while minimising its footprint on the natural rock formation. A series of cantilevered volumes and terraces appear to float above the shoreline, creating a dialogue between solid and void, architecture and landscape.

The pure white cubic form contrasts deliberately with the lush green backdrop and textured granite boulders, establishing a sculptural presence that is both bold and respectful. Large glazed openings on the seaward façades dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, inviting the ever-changing light, reflections of the water, and cooling sea breezes deep into the living spaces.