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The facade fronting the Campus Square features strong horizontal lines formed by extended slabs, echoing the Library.

Leon Xu Liang

Recessed to align with the courtyard, the dormitory pushes outward like a boulder cantilevering from the hill—using bold, L-shaped walls to anchor the building to the slope.

Flat slabs, shear walls and GRC fins create a staggered, horizontal framework, cantilevering from the hilltop.

The design respects the semi-open courtyard masterplan.

The building mass is pushed outwards and broken down to harmonize with the modernist campus buildings and natural setting.

Project • By Ida & Billy Architects • Student Housing

United College Student Dormitory

Overview & Design Philosophy The Choi Kai Yau Hostel sits atop the Chinese University of Hong Kong campus, within the 1970s modernist masterplan of United College designed by Architect Szeto Wei. It comprises of 125 double bedrooms and shared amenities—including a hall, gym, reading room, common room, and pantries within a 6,343m² CFA. The project aims to provide a nurturing home for both introverted reflection and extroverted community, through three core design principles: connection to nature, spatial diversity, and dialogue with the campus's architectural heritage. Ida & Billy Architects Ida & Billy Architects Ida & Billy Architects Caption Massing and Organization – to Respec... More