About | AJAR | 近建築

AJAR is an architectural studio that realises spatial design concepts through public art, installations, architecture, interior design, exhibition, event management and more.

Our design philosophy is born from the intrinsic relationship between space and people; and that ‘architecture’ is a creative solution to real-life constraints. Through challenging the common misconception of ‘architecture equals real-estate’ and examining common stereotypes, AJAR specializes in reimagining experiences and redefining human-spatial connections by exploring unconventional angles and unique narratives to create responsive and dynamic spatial encounters.

We are passionate about ‘architecture’ in a wider context. We believe that any intervention, regardless of size and medium, are equal opportunities to elevate physical experiences and bring purpose to people and places.

// When is a door not a door? …
… When it is ajar* /

As an adjective, ‘AJAR’ means to be neither entirely open, nor entirely shut. It is being open to new possibilities and making way for something more to happen. As a studio, AJAR fundamentally believes that the purpose of life is simply to taste experience to the utmost; that variety is the very spice of life. We go above and beyond the standard building experience by always challenging the status quo, and through unique narratives, our contribution is a diverse range of responsive, transformative and well-executed spatial encounters that inspires the everyday.

AJAR is about always looking at ‘architecture’ (and the world) from new perspectives.

近建築是一間專研空間營造的事務所，業務涵蓋公共藝術、建築及室內設計、展覽及活動策劃等領域。我們的設計理念源於拉近人與空間場地的關係，融合生活、自然、文化元素，舍遠就近，共同創造以人為本的優質空間。我們深信空間的營造不拘泥於大小，從大型樓宇設計，公共空間，以至小型裝置，一磚一瓦，一桌一椅都能塑造人與空間的可能性，帶出場所的價值。

我們植根於香港，致力以不同形式的設計豐富本土的建築文化，重構人對空間的觀感及關係，打破建築僅是物業的陳舊框框。