Client: Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA), HKSARG

Year: 2024-25, 2025-26 & 2026-27 (On-going)

Partner: Architect - Minds Group, Common Grounds

MOL's Core Role & Position: Design Thinking, Community and Engagement Partner

Engagement of Professional Service Provider for Facade Beautification Projects in Public Rental Housing (PRH) Estates

To enhance open space aesthetics and improve environments in 10 public rental housing estates, using a cost-effective, people-oriented approach. This project series emphasizes stakeholder engagement through interactive workshops, social media dialogue, and collaboration with local parties and estate tenants.

Client: Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA), HKSARG

Year: 2025-27 (On-going)

Partner: Architect - Minds Group, Common Grounds

MOL's Core Role & Position: Design Thinking, Community and Engagement Partner

Engagement of Professional Service Provider for Theme-based Improvement Works in Mei Lam Estate

To enhance featured open space and improve environments in Mei Lam Estate in Tai Wai public rental housing, using a cost-effective, people-oriented approach. This project emphasizes design thinking and stakeholder engagement through interactive workshops, pop-up kiosks, and collaboration with local parties and estate tenants.

Client: Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI)

Year: 2022

Supporter: Sai Kung, Hong Kong Red Cross

MOL's Core Role & Position: Consultant of Study and Research, Program Evaluation, Community Engagement

Research and Model Development on Community Disaster Resilience Based on “Community-based Capacity Building in Disaster Preparedness Programme (Sai Kung)”「社區防災能力建設計劃」西貢區

Commissioned to evaluate the “Community-based Capacity Building in Disaster Preparedness Programme”. MOL assessed community resilience in Sai Kung, focusing on (1) creating a project archive for evaluation, (2) developing a strategy blueprint for enhancing community disaster resilience, and (3) proposing a framework for social impact analysis for HKJCDPRI and future NGO collaborations.

Client: Hong Kong Arts Centre 香港藝術中心

Year: 2023-2025

Funder: Urban Renewal Fund (URF)

MOL's Core Role & Position: Community and Engagement Partner; Research consultant; Creative Labs planner and host; Lobbying and engagement consultant, Organizer of engagement & participation programme

RE: Tai Kok Tsui // 6th Urban Heritage Preservation and District Revitalisation Scheme 市區更新文物保育及地區活化資助計劃第六期

Drawing inspiration from the uniqueness and diverse neighbourhood of Tai Kok Tsui, HKAC presents the project “RE: Tai Kok Tsui” which promotes relationship-building and fosters meaningful connections among the local communities through art interventions. By engaging various community groups, stakeholders, creative talents, and professionals, the project and the process shall ultimately inspire and encourage not only the mentioned parties but also the general public to discuss, explore, envision, and take part in creating a dynamic and evolving environment in the Tai Kok Tsui community that serves as a prototype for the future community-building. Making on Loft is the Community and Lobbying Partner for community asset study, engagement and lobbying partner in this project.

Client: Wan Chai District Council

Year: 2020-2021

Partner: Hong Kong Institute of Social Impact Analysts (HKISIA)

MOL's Core Role & Position: Co-Organizer, Curation, Research, Stakeholder Engagement Workshop

Wan Chai Development Blueprint Study 2.0

灣仔發展藍圖公民意向研究2.0

We developed and launched an online platform for community participation. By employing the "community consultation method" through surveys, community polls, topical online discussions, and face-to-face co-creation workshops, we engage and communicate with various stakeholders at different levels within the Wan Chai area. Our aim is to foster rational discussions and gather diverse stakeholder opinions for objective analysis, ultimately creating a blueprint for future development in Wan Chai. This approach allows us to investigate livelihood issues and explore how public facilities can be further refined within a "sustainable development model" and an "evidence-based" framework, facilitating discussions in the council to enhance resource utilization in future political dialogues, making them more relevant and focused.

Client: Hong Kong Arts Centre 香港藝術中心, SINO Group

Year: 2022

MOL's Core Role & Position: Program Partner; Consultant of curation, Research and Stakeholder Engagement

Tai Kok Tsui Community Profiling and Engagement Project 鈍角城事 – 大角咀社區研究

Through innovative community participation process, Tai Kok Tsui Community Profiling and Engagement Project aim to discover the connection and footprint within the diverse community by understanding the relationships, the challenges they are facing, and the future imagination of their own community. By organizing seminar, face-to-face and online workshops, the Making On Loft team dedicated in motivating different stakeholders in improving their quality of life. The project creates solid foundation in building up the sense of belongings towards Tai Kok Tsui, in order to achieve balanced and diverse lifestyle. The team connected different stakeholders (residents, local shops, and organizations etc.), hoping to discover more potentials within the community to create more conditions in collaboration for making the future Tai Kok Tsui as creative, dynamic, liveable and sustainable resilient community.

Client: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals 東華三院

Year: 2019-2020

MOL's Core Role & Position: Consultant of Study and Service Positioning, Stakeholder Engagement

Community Profiling Study for the Service Development of Holistic Centre for Youth Development and Planning of the Social Impact Assessment 青少年全人成長中心的服務發展社區調查研究與社會影響評估設計

The Holistic Centre for Youth Development (HCYD), now called Tung Po 東蒲, proposed by TWGHs is situated in San Po Kong, encompassing an area of 10,090 sqm. HCYD is dedicated to nurturing young talents and generating positive social impacts through Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) by providing services such as mentoring, coaching, modeling, and physical space. With a primary focus on disadvantaged youth, HCYD aims to offer opportunities, tools, and support, enabling them to capitalize on their talents for their well-being and to discover their own purpose in life.

Through this study, MOL led to conduct comprehend landscape of CCIs and the needs of youth by conducting literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative research, and engaging with involved social workers and the public. This helped TWGHs develop a new service model along with pertinent recommendations for HCYD.

Client: Hong Kong Arts Centre 香港藝術中心

Year: 2019

Funder: Urban Renewal Fund (URF)

MOL's Core Role & Position: Consultant / Research Study, Community Investigation, Exhibition Design and Curation, Community Workshop

Community Profiling Study for the Hong Kong Arts Centre Via North Point Public Art Scheme 「北角有樂」公共藝術計劃社區概況研究

North Point, a well-established community, is experiencing a trend of urban renewal where interactions between current and new residents, lifestyles, cultures, and the built environment have swiftly transformed the community's landscapes. In this context, the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) has initiated a two-year public art project in North Point called Via North Point, funded by the Urban Renewal Fund, which introduces a series of public art installations and community art programs to honor the distinctiveness of North Point.

Client: Heritage Department, Tai Kwun

Year: 2018-2019

Collaborator: Chi Sang, On Bite Design Studio,

Special Thanks to: Trolley supporters - HK Post Office, Food Panda, etc.

MOL's Core Role & Position: Program Partner, Research Study Consultant, Community Investigation, Exhibition Curation, Trolley Object Archive, Organizer of Community Workshops

“Trolley Central” Thematic Exhibition「圓動力」專題展覽

By highlighting the narratives of trolleys and their creators, we celebrate their significance in the constantly evolving landscape of Central of Hong Kong. MOL spearheaded the research and thematic development by undertaking extensive research, gathering oral histories, as well as collecting trolley artifacts and archives prior to curating the showcase exhibition, Trolley Central, which is a thematic exhibition organized by the Heritage Department of Tai Kwun.

In collaboration with One Bite Studio, design and interactive installations were created to convey the exhibition's message. The showcased materials included the historical development of Central and trolleys, as well as everyday items in use. Additionally, through a partnership with Wheel Thing Makers, innovative trolleys that cater to the current users' needs were designed and displayed to inspire the audience's imagination regarding the future of trolley design.

Client: St. James’ Settlement 聖雅各福群會

Year: 2017-2018

Collaborator: BA in Social Design Programme, School of Design, PolyU

MOL's Core Role & Position: Study Consultant, Community Investigation, Exhibition Design and Curation, Community Workshop

The Swept Got Swop - Wan Chai rubbish and recycling space inventory cum co-learning project 灣仔換〔廢〕物誌 灣仔垃圾及回收空間盤點及共學計劃展覽

The “swept got swop” exhibition is part of the “Wan Chai rubbish and recycling space inventory and co-learning project” at the Hong Kong House of Stories. It analyzes recycling in Wan Chai through interactive methods and creates an inventory of recycling facilities. We aim to encourage wise use of community assets. The project responds to the upcoming “Municipal Solid Waste charging policy” and “Producer Responsibility Schemes (Glass Beverage Containers)”.

The exhibition raises awareness in the Wan Chai community by examining waste handling habits, promoting waste reduction and recycling. Our team worked with Social Design students from Hong Kong Polytechnic University to create graphs illustrating key waste issues in Wan Chai, including glass containers and paper cups. We will also use the Blue House waste recycle project as a case study.

Client: St. James’ Settlement 聖雅各福群會

Year: 2017-2018

MOL's Core Role & Position: Study Consultant, Community Investigation, Exhibition Design and Curation, Community Workshop

Open Space Study for To Kwa Wan Community Dining Room「土瓜灣社區客廳」公共空間研究

The dining room provides a vital physical space for a family to mingle and connect with one another. It serves as a central hub where family members can gather, share meals, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whereas for To Kwa Wan, a giant family with about 180,000 family members, such a physical space is not just a luxury but a necessity that fosters community spirit and interaction. This communal area allows the community members to chill, talk, and share their lives, creating bonds that are essential for a thriving society. It is a place where stories are exchanged, laughter is shared, and relationships are strengthened.

Against the backdrop of diminishing average housing size and personal space, the need for quality public spaces as social nodes is further amplified. These spaces not only provide a refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life but also encourage social interactions that are crucial for emotional well-being and community cohesion.