St. James’ Settlement Causeway Bay Integrated Services Centre

21C@JC

Scope

  • User Research
  • Interior Design
  • Youth Employment
  • Stakeholder and User Engagement
  • Co-creating Engagement

Client

Jockey Club Charities Trust, St. James' Settlement Causeway Bay Integrated Services Centre

Status

Completed

Location

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

The board game lounge emerges as a social hub, featuring sleek, modern furniture arranged to encourage interaction and friendly competition. Nearby, self-service spots offer independence and convenience, reflecting the space’s trust in its young users.

The café area centers around an inviting open island, and its equipped kitchen is ready for culinary exploration and social gathering. The design maintains its mature aesthetic through finishes and equipment, elevating everyday activities into sophisticated experiences.

The chill zone provides a peaceful retreat with thoughtfully designed reading pods, offering intimate spaces for quiet reflection or focused study. Study spaces blend functionality with comfort, and soft seating areas create informal gathering spots where users can relax and socialise, their plush textures adding warmth to the modern design. Throughout these zones, strategic lighting creates ambiance while maintaining the space’s sophisticated tone.

The space orchestrates a harmonious blend of circular design elements and natural minimalism, centered around an innovative flow that encourages movement and connection. At its heart, signature “hamster wheel” seating pods serve as playful yet functional focal points, offering unique spaces for individual focus and small group interactions. These distinctive circular structures create natural conversation nooks while adding dynamic visual interest to the environment.