When looking at Paris, the facades are very unique compare to other cities. Both facades, facing outside and the inner courtyard have totally different appearances.
Haussmann facade was constructed based on the government regulations. Thus, each unit features gets eliminated from facade. It clearly shows urban unity. The courtyard facade exists before Haussmann facade appeared. The facade is located in the courtyard and so the government has no control over the design. This allows it to freely expand, which each unit clearly showing their characteristics.

During the early stages of development, the city showed organic growth, meaning that each building has got different appearances based on the diverse tastes of its owners. However, after the government has imposed the Parisian regulation, causing the outer part Paris under the Parisian Regulation to have a very uniform appearance.

Through this idea, I define Paris as an inverted city. The bottom part is the original Haussmann block. Compared to the bottom part, the top part of this drawing is my vision of Paris by using the two different quality of facade. It is the moment when we flip over the original Paris. So here, the individual tasted facade are facing the street so that the city does not penetrate inwards, but expand outwards. The courtyard facade not only contain the interior element, but also create a strong urban picture. While, the Haussmann facade retain the interior design value of the regular pure architectural elements as same as of the royal square in Paris.

For reference, I looked at the Moorish 3D ceiling design to develop an understanding to the logic behind its design system.
The ceiling is made with 7 small elements. These 7 elements overlay with each other following in the order of the geometry of components.
this can be formed which can be in both volumetric and horizontal formation. This ceiling study shows how the simplest element can create volumetric shapes.

For reference, I looked at the Moorish 3D ceiling design to develop an understanding to the logic behind its design system.
The ceiling is made with 7 small elements. These 7 elements overlay with each other following in the order of the geometry of components.
this can be formed which can be in both volumetric and horizontal formation. This ceiling study shows how the simplest element can create volumetric shapes.

For reference, I looked at the Moorish 3D ceiling design to develop an understanding to the logic behind its design system.
The ceiling is made with 7 small elements. These 7 elements overlay with each other following in the order of the geometry of components.
this can be formed which can be in both volumetric and horizontal formation. This ceiling study shows how the simplest element can create volumetric shapes.

Mention in the preview page, due to how the residential buildings were created, the structure of the facade has exposed parts for the functional needs of residences. Not only that they create opening spaces. They exposed personalized window frame and the functional elements such as air conditioning. So, they show their personal preference to the public through the functional elements. As commercial buildings are control by one owner, they all have generic structuring and the openings.
if Parisian facade are the standard type of facade, residential facade are facades that respects the individual personalized character. With commercial facades being the generic facade with the perfect grid system.
Developing on this idea, it is possible to extend the appearance of facade by exposing each unit using the grid system in HK residential building; the unit can be divided into smaller space and creates more unit.
it can be developed further with the initial function located inside of house. Revealing all the function for each residence can clearly show the character of each unit.

Referring to the Parisian facades shown previously, unfolding the generic facade and the extruded functional facade can create a new shape. Where the block covered by generic facade and functional facade is hidden from the outside.
By prioritizing the exposed facade, it can be flipped over and the generic facade can become the core of the residential building.
By combining the two scenario, creates the possibility of merging moments in the walkway between the commercial and residential building.
This scenario can created several different moments. In certain parts, the space is covered by extruded functional facade, where people can only experience the quality of HK residential life through the appearance of its function or generic configuration facade that enveloped the facade exposing function. This mean that people can either see the generic configuration facade or indirectly see the exposed element inside of the building through the generic facade, or people can experience both generic configuration facade and the facade exposing function in one space. These three moments can be found in HK or recreated by merging new situation.

As people approach the residential space, they can become enclosed by the abstract element representing the residential unit. They can expect to experience the HK residential space through this form. As developed idea, the walkway space is divided into two aspects. The first one demonstrates the result of commercial and individual influences. And as the result of the individual influence, the residential walkway can then be divided again into different facade layers of the residential building.
1st boundary is the mass of building
2nd boundary is the unit in apartment that creates in and out shape
3rd boundary is the room
4th boundary is the opening that creates smaller division
5th boundary is the window frame
6th boundary is the air condition placed in small random order
The space will direct and inform people of their location and where about in the building.
In the space close to the commercial building, people will experience the space that the generic frame criteria. But people can expect a different experience through the chaotic shape in front of them
In another space where two different facade coexist, people can experience two different moments in one space.
As people approach the residential space, they can become enclosed by the abstract element representing the residential unit. They can expect to experience the HK residential space through this form.

As people approach the residential space, they can become enclosed by the abstract element representing the residential unit. They can expect to experience the HK residential space through this form. As developed idea, the walkway space is divided into two aspects. The first one demonstrates the result of commercial and individual influences. And as the result of the individual influence, the residential walkway can then be divided again into different facade layers of the residential building.
1st boundary is the mass of building
2nd boundary is the unit in apartment that creates in and out shape
3rd boundary is the room
4th boundary is the opening that creates smaller division
5th boundary is the window frame
6th boundary is the air condition placed in small random order
The space will direct and inform people of their location and where about in the building.
In the space close to the commercial building, people will experience the space that the generic frame criteria. But people can expect a different experience through the chaotic shape in front of them
In another space where two different facade coexist, people can experience two different moments in one space.
As people approach the residential space, they can become enclosed by the abstract element representing the residential unit. They can expect to experience the HK residential space through this form.