Law Uk Hakka House,
Chai Wan

   Location
Law Uk is situated in number 14 Kut Shing Street. At the early construction, Law Uk was surrounded by wood and was very close to the shore. Therefore, villagers used sampan as transport. However, due to urban development and reclamation, Law Uk is no longer close to the sea.

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  Structure
As a Hakka house, its structure is relatively simple. It contrasts with the house of wealthier family whose house has more complicated and structured design. Law Uk has its central living hall as the centre of the house. In front of the hall is the court while there are two rooms on each side of the hall which is a kitchen and a store room respectively. In addition, a penthouse is on the top floor for storage. One thing special about the house is the open area in front of the house for drying grains. As a whole, the simple structure of the house reflects the tough life of the Law family.
 

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Law Uk is simple and clean without subtle and classy decoration.

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Gable wall: pyramid-shapedclick to enlarge

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