Building Narrative is an interdisciplinary architecture, design and research office. We delight in narrating the stories that bind people to a given place, time and each other. The work spans varying scales from hotel interiors to furniture design with expertise in hospitality, residential and workplace design. Our work has been published by the Design Anthology, Dezeen, Hong Kong Institute of Architects, South China Morning Post and others.

Research activity delve into material innovation and local design culture. Yueng Yeung; Hong Kong Tea and Coffee Houses was published in 2021. Ongoing research into public amenities in Hong Kong estate housing is supported by Design Trust and the Hong Kong Institute of Architects CPD Fund.

The studio is based in Hong Kong with representation in Guangzhou, China.

Building Narrative was established by Jeffrey Cheng in 2018. Jeffrey was born in Toronto and is a graduate of the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, Canada. He is the recipient of the Ontario Association of Architects Guild Medal, Canada Graduate Scholarships and the University of Waterloo Nominee Award for Canada’s Prix de Rome. Jeffrey has trained for ten years internationally before opening Building Narrative.

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Contact

Building Narrative Limited
2/F 24 Canal Road East
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
55233120
info@buildingnarrative.com

Social

@buildingnarrative

Careers & Internships

We are always seeking new talent. Interested candidates are invited to their submit portfolio and cover letters to info@buildingnarrative.com.

 

Team

Herbert Tam, Janice Chan, Jeffrey Cheng (Design Director, Owner), Mavis Liu (Managing Director), Mathew Kwan-Chak Man, Janice Chan, William Hon, Zhencheng Leung

Alumni

Amber Lam, Benji Wong, Don Hong, Jenny Yuen, Jessica Yau, Kelvin Chan, Kitty Lai, Kyna Payos, Maureen Huang, Natalie Lau, Natalie Gusawir, Shamayel Noor, Paul Wong, Staci Tsai

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Green Ginkgo Tea I
LIttle Cove Espresso II
Basao III
Sonata Villa I
Sonata Villa III
Basao I
Baan Bophut Beach Hotel
Basao II
Garden House
Framas China Creation Centre
AFA
Klook HQ
Xiguan House
Mantra Dao
Globe Trotter
Green Ginkgo Tea III
RESEARCH
Yuen Yeung
Wong Chuk Commons
Tea Tiles
Retail Reset
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