多磨建社 DOMAT community & architecture

First batch of Home Modification for Transitional Housing units give users an organised environment and a sense of home.

Comments from the judges and testimonials of our winning entry of last year's AR House can be accessed now!

If you’re planning to enter the AR House awards 2024 but are in need of some inspiration, then look no further. Because, who better to learn from than last year’s winners and those that received commendations?

Here you can find the projects that were placed in 2023’s top spots, comments from the judges and testimonials: https://bit.ly/4bBkgAe

[Our new website is launched!]
www.domat.hk
It is a webpage featuring the sense of "work in progress".

It may look a bit amateur, and a bit different from a usual company webpage.

We are not outsourcing the whole website to experts to make it look perfect. In it, you may find a lot of imperfections that need to be touched up. The idea is that we would be touching up day by day, little by little to refine and improve. The original website was built by Dreamweaver - a very old system that has its own character.

To design something is to fundamentally question how it is made. - This is one of the ethos of Domat.

We are hiring!

Domat is a design studio focusing on social architecture through critical exploration. We are a not-for-profit practice working for a fair society and sustainable world, with a passion for architecture. Domat is the recent winner of AR House Award 2023 and UIA 2030 award.

Working within a small, enthusiastic team with knowledge-sharing culture, we explore ideas in-depth, making things by hand, and be critically fundamental. We place an emphasis on care and beauty to design for sustainability.

Through our practice, candidates will gain hands-on experience contributing to small scale community projects in Hong Kong. You can involve at all stages from concept design, building submissions to construction, directly engaging with end users and stakeholders.

Architect:
- Highly organised with excellent determination,
- Experience in organising team members,
- Recent HKIA/ ARB registered architect, soon to be qualified candidates may be considered,
- Experience in HK statutory submissions, and construction drawing package,
- Fluent in English and Cantonese,
- Hands-on.

AA (Year Out + Master Graduate)
- Master of Architecture (miniumn 1 year working experience)
- or
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Proficient in CAD and hand sketching,
- Hand craft, design through physical modelling,
- Excellence in quality graphical work, communicating with the public, and writing.
- Fluent in English and Cantonese.
- (Please specifiy which level you are applying for)

How to apply:

Please send the application materials including cover letter CV and Portfolio (less than 10MB) to [email protected]. Please state what you excel at, what motivates you, and what your values are. We may not respond to generic letters.

Enjoying DFA: Domat Friday Assembly Learning and reflecting from the works of our colleagues, this week with analysis on the 2 versions of Park de la Villette by Kitty and Yasmin to bring insight to our current project.

Happy New Year of the Dragon from Domat! 🐉

A recap of our last engagement with residents in Transitional Housing! Having great fun making models and we learn from them the everyday life experience in the transitional community and home. On the coldest day of the year, we had to extend the table to the outdoors to cater to the big crowd!

回顧剛完成的交流工作坊: 縱使天氣寒冷卻全場爆滿! 感謝義工和街坊參與, 讓我們更深入了解過渡性房屋的生活, 引導日後的設計!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year of 2024!
As 2023 comes to a close, it has also marked Domat’s 10 years anniversary. 1o years ago, we started this small practice and have kept our purpose clear and unchanged to make good architecture for society. We treasure the friendship with all of you which has lasted for years through the passion for society. We hope everyone is doing well and has a great new 2024, working on your ikigai and pursuing a purposeful life.

With love,
Maggie & Mark

Modular furniture for subdivided units by Domat in Hong Kong, China This project is the winner of the 2023 AR House awards. Read about the full shortlist here Every ...

From forbidden to discuss in public by local architectural institute to being recognised as an architectural project internationally, the issue of Subdividied Unit (SDU) is getting louder with the step-by-step effort together with a lot of caring volunteers and collaborators over the past 10 years. In recent years, the government has reacted to the problem by introducing Transitional Housing and Light Public Housing to replace SDU. Is the social purpose of this project partly fulfilled?

👏 Modular furniture in subdivided units designed by Domat in Hong Kong has been announced as this year's winner of the AR House awards.

Additionally, the following projects have been recognised:

Housing for rubber workers in Mexico by Manuel Cervantes Estudio - Highly commended

Terraced House in Japan by Atelier Luke - Commended

Small House in the UK by MOCT Studio - Commended

House 14a in Denmark by Pihlmann Architects - Commended

Itu House in Brazil by RADDAR – Commended

Join us in congratulating them and learning more about their projects here: https://bit.ly/413hDTE

多磨建社 DOMAT community & architecture Manuel Cervantes Estudio Pihlmann architects

👏 The shortlist for the AR House awards 2023 has been announced. The 15-strong shortlist includes:

Low Energy House by Architecture for London in the UK

Haus Hoinka by Atelier Kaiser Shen in Germany

Terraced House by Atelier Luke in Japan

Back of the House by Bangkok Project Studio in Thailand

102LET by Barrault Pressacco in France

Mr Barrett’s House by Bureau in Switzerland

Home modifications for low-income families by Domat in Hong Kong

Shinmika Villa Tamashiro by ISSHOArchitects in Japan

Housing for rubber workers by Manuel Cervantes Estudio in Mexico

Small House by MOCT Studio in UK

Yang's Residence in Guiliu Village by Mume Design in China

Fohlenweg by O'Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects in Germany

House 14a by Pihlmann Architects in Denmark

Copas by P P A A in Mexico

Itu House by RADDAR in Brazil

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3QS3oNZ

Domat is Hiring

- Registered Architect (recently registered preferred)
- Architectural Assistant (Master degree)
We are Domat, but you know that. What don’t you know? What do you want to know? What do you want to learn? What do we want to learn? About us; about you? About the world?

If you are interested to learn more then write to us. We are looking for Architects and Architectural Assistants with passion and with a caring mindset to join our team.
With our team you will work on social projects to explore critical meanings of design. You will work between theoretical concept and practice, engaging in dynamic discussions. We are looking for candidates with a strong drive to learn, with humility, and with belief in equality.
Architect:
• Role:
- Design and coordinate on multiple projects.
- Coordinate with consultants for statutory submissions, and with an innovative mindset to work in statutory framework.
- Work on Building Submissions for local design and construction projects.
- Manage programmes and team members for multiple projects.
- Prepare schematic, detail design and construction of small-scale structures.

• Qualifications:
- Recently qualified Architect preferred. Non-local qualifications may be considered if with recognised experienced in local regulations.
- Proven experience in building submission.
- Strong understanding of statutory regulations and building codes.
- Experience and knowledge of basic construction methods.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
Architectural Assistant:

• Role:
- Design and coordinate on community and dwelling spaces.
- Research on affordable housing and their communities.
- Produce high quality graphical and written work.
- Organise and run engagement workshop with stakeholders.
- Evaluate impact of community building initiatives.
• Qualifications:
- Degree or Master graduate (in architecture, urban planning, landscape, or similar),
- Excellence in communication, design, and thinking,
- Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
- Passion for social and tectonic architecture.
- Experience of hands-on work with materials.
How to apply:

Please send the application materials including cover letter CV and Portfolio (less than 10MB) to [email protected]. Please state what you excel at, what motivates you, and what your values are. We may not respond to generic letters.
About us:

Domat is a not-for-profit architectural practice focusing on social architecture.
• We live for architecture before profit.
• We believe that designs should be beautiful, human, and contribute to a sustainable world.
• We care about objects that consider the social consequences of society and the planet.
• We focus on the process of design, build models, and work in down-to-earth settings.
Team Domat xx.

The new rural school building positioned to generate a few new courtyard spaces with the existing school boundary and the old block. It is now used for organic farming activities which works with the alternative teaching programme in the rural school to resist urbanisation.

It is nice to see the shop is still using our "Useless Frame" design in 2018.
All the best to this meaningful shop to turn into engagement mode!

＊＊土作坊業務轉型告示＊＊

各位一直支持土作坊的朋友們：

土作坊自2007年成立至今，一直以發揮勞動價值、產品健康有機為宗旨，致力推動社區生產及可持續社區的生活文化。有賴各街坊、友好伙伴及同工多年的支持，一同學習成長與經歷大小挑戰，並攜手跨過疫情的考驗。

經歷十六載變化，社會經濟及市場環境亦截然不同，因此，我們重新檢視土作坊的使命與方向，為社區帶來可持續及適切的貢獻。

📣由2023年7月1日起，土作坊將會轉移社企業務的核心，善用過去多年累積的經驗，透過社區教育及培訓模式，如工作坊及導賞等活動，致力保育及承傳民間傳統糖果製作手藝，培養大眾對社區文化的情懷；而產品銷售方面，將會轉為以期間限定方式生產與訂購。

❗️因此，土作坊現於石水渠街74號的實體地舖，將營業至本年6月30日為止，而各網上銷售平台亦將逐步停止。❗️支持土作坊的朋友，可以繼續留意我們的Facebook及IG，以掌握最新推出之活動及期間限定產品的資訊。

再次感謝各界友好的支持，盼望大家繼續支持我們，並期待七月以新面貌與大家見面。

☎️如蒙查詢，歡迎電郵至[email protected]，或致電2117 5878與我們聯絡。

土作坊謹啟

Great to see our project updated in satelite image in Google. We can clearly see the massing, vault roofs, sky lights, bridge connection with existing building. - Yanjiang Primary School, Tong Tian, Feng Cheung, Jiang Xi.
More details: https://www.domat.hk/works/zh-yanjiang-village-primary-school.html

Domat is Hiring - Architectural Assistants (Master Degree and Year Out)

We are looking for passionate, deep thinking Architectural Assistants with a caring mindset to join our team.

Domat is a not-for-profit architectural practice focusing on social architecture and space. We believe designs should be beautiful, human, and contribute to a sustainable world. We care about design as an empathic process, use design to communicate with stakeholders, and create objects or ideas that consider the social consequences of society and the planet.

With our team you will work on social projects and explore deeper meanings of design. You will be expected to engage in dynamic discussions, enjoy learning and diverse experiences, and be able to organise your time.

Responsibilities:
• Assist on local design and construction projects.
• Research on affordable housing issues and communities.
• Design and coordinate on rural projects.
• Plan and run engagement workshop with stakeholders.
• Produce high quality graphical and written work.

Qualifications:
• Degree or Master graduate (in architecture, urban planning, landscape, or similar),
• Excellence in communication, design, and thinking,
• Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
• Passion for social and spatial architecture.
• Previous working experience is preferred.
• Experience of working with materials would be an advantage.

Please send the application materials including cover letter CV and Portfolio (less than 10MB) to [email protected]. Cover letter should state why you wish to work with Domat, and what you hope to learn and contribute. We may not respond to generic letters.
Team Domat xx.

The power of space, and the power of people.

An architectural photo becomes amusing when you see people enjoying the space. The users' expression is something that could not be staged, and is the most rewarding for us, especially when we were unable to go to the site to see it in use.

- Yanjiang Primary School, Jiangxi 2022

祝大家新年快樂! 兔年事事如意! 兔氣揚眉!

感謝大家過去持續的協作和支持! 上年我們持續9年的 “基層家居改造”項目榮獲聯合國人居署及國際建築師聯會的UIA 2030大獎冠軍, 支持項目在提供適切、安全和可負擔住房的人性化設計。我們正繼續努力以研究、發展和重新定義更好的大眾建築環境 — 這些一點一滴的工作沒有您的支持是無法做到的！
我們祝愿您和您的家人身體健康！元氣滿滿！ 歡迎隨心隨時給我們訊息，保持緊密聯繫！

Maggie & Mark 敬賀

Dear friends of DOMAT,
Wishing you a Happy Chinese New Year of the Rabbit!
Thank you all for your continued support! Last year, the “Home Modification Project” we have worked on for 9 years was rewarded with UIA 2030 AWARD for providing adequate, safe and affordable housing from UIA and UN-Habitat. We are continuing our effort in researching, developing and redefining better design for the public. It could not have been done without your support!
We wish everyone and your families the best of health and an invigorating year! Feel free to drop a few lines to us at any time, and let’s keep our bonding strong!

Best Wishes,
Maggie and Mark

We wish you a joyful Christmas and Happy New 2023!

2022 has been another challenging year, giving us more opportunity to reflect on life. We hope 2023 would bring new realisations, and everyone has time to enjoy the precious holiday with your loved ones.

We will be sharing on the coming Friday with a small group of architects in Hong Kong and New York for AIA - Citizen Architect.

At this event, a small group of young professionals from New York City and Hong Kong will present their architectural firms and enter into dialogue with one another.

Each practice shares the desire to redefine the role of the architect working within the public realm and to find innovative ways to design for communities, engage the wider audience and raise awareness of pressing issues in their respective cities. The projects presented will demonstrate various methods of engaging with a wide range of constituents while establishing alliances with both commercial and non-commercial partners to build institutions with a broad public purpose.

The event will be hosted simultaneously by the AIA NY Global Dialogues Committee and by AIA Hong Kong, and will be moderated by Grace Liao of KPF New York and Nicolas Medrano of SOM Hong Kong.

This event is generously sponsored by Anteric Group.

Details

Date October 28, 2022 (Friday)
Time 7:00 – 9:30 PM (HKT)
Venue Anteric Group Office
Room 18, Unit B, 11/F Cheung Wah Building, Quarry Bay
CES 1.5 LUs/HSW
Fee Gratis
Quota 35

Please register HERE.

https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/citizen-architect-new-york-and-hong-kong-emerging-practices-in-dialogue-tickets-444520331277

Avoid Obvious Architects Architecture Commons 多磨建社 DOMAT community & architecture Anteric Group Center for Architecture (AIANY)

Joining as a moderator tomorrow to learn more about housing economics in Hong Kong.

HKAC Supported Event:
PGBC CPD Seminar on "Why is There a Sub-divided Flat Phenomenon in Hong Kong?"

Date: 13.10.2022(Thu)
Time: 6:30pm –8:00pm

Synopsis:
The rise of sub-divided housing in Hong Kong in the decade is explained by rising housing demand at the lower end of the distribution. Why has demand increased? Why has the supply response been so sluggish? Is this a failure of the market or government? Can it be solved and how? What will rent control of sub-divided housing achieve? These questions will be discussed in the presentation.

Event details and online registration: http://www.hkpgbc.org/event_details.php?id=143

Congratulation.s to "Jockey Club Project Well-being" being short listed in Golden Pin Design Award in Taiwan. Our pleasure to be one of the consultant that designed for 3 schools renovation project. Through the projects, we explored several new ways to engage the users in workshops and provide practical design for their needs.

We are one of the selected exhibitor in RIBA WIA "She is an Architect" exhibition in Shanghai ZiWU’s Modern Studio.
Friend who passes by please give a heads up! We want to see how it goes!

RIBA China Chapter's 'She is an architect' exhibition RIBA China Chapter calls for content for its latest exhibition celebrating women in architecture.

Just annouced through World Urban Forum WUF 11 in Katowice. It is our great honor that 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗜𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝟯: 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 & 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗗𝗚-𝟭𝟭!

Thanks to all NGOs, volunteers and families who have contributed a huge effort to the project. It has involved 100s of people and is really a collective effort. Thanks to our donors for supporting the work and 香港社區組織協會 Society for Community Organization for their faith in us from the start of the project.

The award is very important to raise the awareness of the affordable housing crisis that we are facing in Hong Kong. We hope the award can bring more attention to the housing situation and help to refocus the discussion of housing on humanistic and spatial quality which is essential to living. We also hope that more architects could reach the inaccessible communities to make sustainable life for all.
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1c3e2fdxd

UIA 2030 Award Ceremony: Press Conference Centre - World Urban Forum 11th Session Organised for the first time this year by the UIA in partnership with UN-Habitat, the UIA 2030 Award recognises and promotes the work of architects which contributes to delivery of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development together with the New Urban Agenda.

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