Hong Kong is known as the least affordable housing market in the world, a crisis rooted in land management policies. The government owns all land and leases it through public auctions, a system that generates nearly 30% of its revenue but drives housing prices to unsustainable levels. In response, two widespread but problematic forms of housing have emerged: subdivided flats and cage homes. These spaces are often unsanitary, with families living in units no larger than a parking space in the United States, leading to severe physical and mental health challenges. Recognizing these conditions, the government has set a goal to eliminate cage homes and subdivided flats by 2049, prompting a search for alternative housing solutions that can address both affordability and livability.
Instructor: Matthew Schum
Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Example of Derelict Building Solution
From School to Housing
