Luk Keng Village Villa

Atrium Villa in New Territories, Hong Kong

Located in the New Territories of Hong Kong, this villa is classified as a New Territories Exempted House (NTEH), which means it is exempt from Building Department application and submission.

The site’s unique condition posed a challenge: the villa is squeezed between two neighboring buildings, preventing windows on both sides. To overcome this, we proposed a slanted atrium that runs through the entire house — from the roof down to the ground floor living room — flooding every level with sunlight.

Design Concept & Approach

The spiral staircase winds around the atrium, transforming it into the central connective element of the house. This creates both vertical circulation and interactive spaces that allow family members to visually and spatially connect across floors.

The atrium widens as it rises towards the roof, further amplifying the daylight effect and enhancing openness. This bold architectural move turns a site constraint into a dramatic design feature.

Master Suite – A Private Floor

The master bedroom occupies the entire second floor, designed as a circular circulation flow around the atrium. Within this suite:

• Bedroom
• Walk-in closet
• Bathroom
• Private lounge

This layout allows the owners to move seamlessly between different zones of their private retreat, all while enjoying visual connections to the central atrium.

Atmosphere & Family Experience

By designing the atrium as the heart of the home, the villa achieves:

• Natural light on every floor
• Strong connectivity between family members
• Visually dynamic interactions across levels
• A sense of openness despite the tight site constraint

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FAQ Section

1. What is an NTEH (New Territories Exempted House)?
   It is a special building type in Hong Kong’s New Territories that does not require Building Department submission.
2. How does the atrium improve the house design?
   It brings sunlight into all floors, creates interactive zones, and overcomes the challenge of having no side windows.
3. Why is the master suite on a full floor?
   This provides maximum privacy and allows a circular flow between the bedroom, bathroom, closet, and lounge.
4. How does the design encourage family connection?
   The slanted atrium allows visual interaction between floors, keeping family members connected while maintaining functional separation.