Our Mission
Designing for Life to Thrive
Founded in Hong Kong on Earth Day in 2016 with offices in Hong Kong and San Francisco, Philia Earth is a research-based design practice integrates architecture, interior design, urban planning, and research to enrich human experience, healthy environment, strengthen connections to nature, and create lasting value for owners, investors, and communities.
Our belief
We believe a place should do more than function well or look beautiful. It should help people learn, connect, feel well, and belong — while strengthening the natural and social systems around them.
Our method
Research investigates those relationships. Our work begins with curiosity. Through observation, research, and collaboration, we seek to understand how people experience places and translate those insights into thoughtful, practical design.
Our vision
Design should do more than create buildings. It should help people and places thrive by building their capacity to adapt, connect, and flourish over time.
Core Members
Our experienced professional team brings together diverse expertise in architecture, interior design, and urban design, with strong knowledge across their respective fields of practice. We celebrate a fun, engaging, and stimulating spirit of collaboration among clients and project partners, allowing us to deliver distinctive, high-quality projects that align with both budget and timeline expectations.
Kenneth Poon
Founding Partner and
Principal
Dr. Ailin Iwan Poon
Founding Partner and
Managing Director
Morgan Kwong
Design Partner
Real Estate Development Specialist
Jimmy Chan
Design Partner
Historic Preservation Specialist
Herman Poon
Partner
Infrastructure & Data Center Specialist
Jefferson Edmund
Design Consultant