The North East New Territories Redevelopment Plan in Hong Kong has led to the relocation of local villages, affecting not only humans but also dogs and other animals. According to animal rights groups, 4000 animals will become homeless as a result of the redevelopment.

Operated by the House of Joy and Mercy, a non-profit animal organization, the aim of this project is to provide a temporary shelter for abandoned dogs and other animals before the organization finds them a new home. Surrounding a tree, the animal shelter hosts six dog rooms for 50 dogs, a separate room for sick dogs and other animals, a lounge, and an office.

The project made use of abandoned land in Hong Kong and turned it into an animal shelter. A courtyard was designed for potential adopters to meet the dogs, in the hope of preventing future abandonment. The planning leaves a central axis between the dog rooms and the courtyard to facilitate circulation. The courtyard space can also be used as an event space for educational programs to raise public awareness for animals.

It is common for dogs to feel insecure when they are relocated to unfamiliar places. Double-glazed windows were used to reduce noise nuisance for neighboring residents. Each dog has its own den and glass blocks are used as partitions to enhance natural light inside. The yellow interior and visual panels cater to both human and dog visions and heights.