Korea interior

The design of Suragan began with a single question.  In a context where overt expressions of “Korean-ness” are often read as Chinese imagery, and restrained Korean aesthetics are frequently perceived as Japanese Zen, the project asked how an East Asian space might be experienced and interpreted.   Donggyu Kim Donggyu Kim Rather than relying on ornament or symbolic references, the project revisited the structural principles through which East Asian architecture has historically formed space. Attention was given to how elements such as the platform, columns, and roof—components that support form—organize use and direct sightlines.   Donggyu Kim In Suragan, these structural principles wer... More

The Yongsan Station Youth Lunchbox Project is a meaningful initiative organized by Korail, aimed at establishing lunchbox stores within train stations to revitalize the local economy and create employment opportunities for young people. kwonbyungguk kwonbyungguk kwonbyungguk This design began with a focus on a core challenge faced by youth: the realistic burden of costs. By introducing a modular system based on the smallest unit, the project enhances scalability and ease of assembly. Additionally, by adopting a factory-built, integrated production method instead of on-site assembly, construction quality is reliably secured, and the construction period is shortened. Through this approach, unnecessary processes and costs are... More

Context & Architectural ApproachThe Yeonhui-dong mixed-use building begins with a respect for the existing alleyways and surrounding context. The neighborhood is composed of a dense fabric of small-scale residential buildings, where older structures reveal layers of time and accumulated history. Dahae Park Traditional alleyways and modest houses coexist, forming a unique local identity where past and present overlap. The area reflects everyday life and the traces of a community shaped over time. The core idea of the project is to create an architecture that harmonizes with this environment through natural tones, restrained materials, and simple massing. Rather than introducing an assertive form, the design seeks to quietly integr... More