STEPPING BACK
Stepping back from a busy and materialistic city and enjoying slow living in a hostel located in the Central business district with a guidebook is the concept of this project. Money is said to be the most important thing to Hong Kong people. In an effort to earn more, our health, hobbies, relationships and happiness have suffered. Finally, life becomes meaningless. The aim of this experience house is using an alternate way to experience the hectic pace of life by simple life and the surrounding neighborhoods. At the same time, it is also a showcase for busy white-collar workers to think about what kind of lifestyle they want to have.
Through understanding the history of squatting, some regulations and human's needs can be found out in order to support my design.
People who live in this hostel can enjoy local travel by following this travel guideline .
Choose a suitable site for stepping back by analysis the human and transportation flow.
It is an exercise to test the maximum number of dorms (size of dorm: 1m x 1m x 2m) by making different arrangement.
The hostel has a big contrast with the surrounding environment.
