Hong Kong architect builds 'micro-homes' inside 100 sq ft pipe to give solution to overcrowded housing problem

2018-01-16 15:40 Last Updated At：16:18

While Hong Kong is well-known for the high population density, residents there are trying their very best to find a space which is affordable to live.

A Hong Kong architect, James Law, has recently provided a solution to the problem.

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His studio, James Law Cybertecture, created the project the OPod Tude Housing system aims to reuse concrete tubes in eight feet in diameter to build a new house. He changed the pipes into"micro-homes" providing a 100 sq feet living space.

According to Hong Kong government, every 6,780 people share a square kilometre of space. The high population density leads the continuous increase in property prices and small room every one sharing.

So, James tried to design accommodations for one to two people. The micro homes are equipped with standard facilities, including a living room with a bench that converts into a bed, a mini-fridge, a bathroom, a shower and plenty of storage space for clothes and personal items.

The tube can be put together to form an estate. James said the design of the house is practical. He tried to provide both the young people and the government affordable options.

It is expected that each tube will cost HK$15,000 (£11,000).

Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay's Special Flight Has Had a Journey Past Victoria Harbour and Kai Tak

2025-03-31 12:21 Last Updated At：14:03

At 4 pm on 30 March, the last day of Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, Cathay's A350 flight flied past Victoria Harbour and Kai Tak at a at an altitude of just 1,100 feet (335 metres). Tens of thousands people have witnessed this sensational fly.

This special journey was in memory of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Kai Tak Airport. Many people inside Kai Tak Sport Stadium did not the plane . But outside the stadium, many people cheered and used their smartphones and cameras to catch this historical moment.