Aquilar, GiorgiaPöğün-Zander, YükselChi Ying Louise Man2023-07-192025-12-022025-12-022022https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14938/1092This research paper examines the housing crisis in Hong Kong and explores the potential of interior transformation to improve collective living conditions in large-scale housing. The paper discusses the need for affordable housing and the challenges faced by different demographic groups, such as young adults, the elderly, and low-income families. The concept of co-living is explored as a solution to the housing shortage, with a focus on its benefits in terms of sustainability, mental health, and social connection. The methodology involves secondary research, including literature reviews, case studies of co-living models, and statistical analysis of population density in Hong Kong. The thesis also includes a design proposal for improving the living conditions in a specific building, the Chungking Mansions. Overall, the research aims to provide insights and potential solutions for the housing crisis in Hong Kong. Keywords: Housing crisis, interior transformation, co-living, collective living, affordability, Hong KongTable of Contents 1. Introduction Methodology 2. On Co-Living 2.1 All about Co-Living 2.1.1 Case Studies 2.1.2 Reinvention in Social Housing - Tour Bois-le-Prêtre, Lacaton and Vassal 2.1.3 'Beyond' Co-Living - Social Co-housing by MaO Architects and Tectône 2.1.4 'Independent' Co-Living - Niu Co-living by Craft Arquitectos 2.1.5 'Forced' Co-Living - LT Josai Share House by Naruse Inokuma Architects 3. On Hong Kong 3.1 On Hong Kong City 3.2 On Hong Kong's Communal Living 3.3 The Story of Chungking Mansions 'A City in One Building' - Target Group 3.4 Inside Chungking Mansions 4. Design Proposal for Chungking Mansion Reinvent Co-Living Space inside Chungking MansionengIn Copyright - Educational Use Permittedhttps://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/AffordabilityCo-LivingCollective LivingHong KongInterior TransformationHousing CrisisThesis