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Purple Hill House / IROJE KHM Architects

By Nico Saieh — Filed under: Houses , Selected , , ,
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© JongOh Kim

Architect : HyoMan Kim – IROJE KHM Architects
Location: Youngin, Gyeounggi-do, Korea
Design team : KyeongJin Jung, JiWon Ym, EunHae Park
Structure designer : MOA. SungYeong Oh
Contractor : JEHYO
Site area : 554 sqm
Bldg. area :  110.28 sqm
Gross floor area : 290.88 sqm
Photographer : JongOh Kim

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2012 Yeosu Pavilion proposal by PTA

By Sebastian J — Filed under: Cultural , , ,

PortadaAntoine Damery, sent us his design for the Peddle Thorp Architects submission for the international competition for the thematic pavilion of the Expo 2012 in Yeosu, Korea.

The pavilion is prototypical architecture, drawing from the multidisciplinary source of product design- urban planning-architecture and naval design. The pavilion is resolved as a vessel – a floating exhibition space that can be sailed to other cities. It’s an evolution of architecture- a futuristic adaptable living building that can adapt to suit an unknowable future. Its ingenuity will encourage multidisciplinary problem solving through sustainable solutions.

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Bu Yeon Dang / IROJE KHM Architects

By Nico Saieh — Filed under: Houses , Selected , , ,

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Architect: HyoMan Kim – IROJE KHM Architects
Location: Sungmam, Gyeounggi-do, Korea
Design team: Su Mi Jung, Jung Min Oh
Structure designer: Guang Min Jun
Site area: 330 sqm
Bldg. area: 168.52 sqm
Gross floor area: 296.03 sqm
Photographer: JongOh Kim

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Nok Sung Hun / IROJE KHM Architects

By Nico Saieh — Filed under: Houses , Selected , , ,

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Architect: HyoMan Kim – IROJE KHM Architects
Location: GuMiDong, BunDang, SungNam, Korea
Project Manager: SuMi Jeong
Site area: 608 sqm
Bldg. area: 273 sqm
Gross floor area: 330 sqm
Photographer: JongOh Kim

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Hye Ro Hun / IROJE KHM Architects

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Architect: HyoMan Kim – IROJE KHM Architects
Location: Gwangju, Jeonnanam-do, Korea
Design team: SuMi Jung
Site area: 594 sqm
Bldg. area: 168.63 sqm
Gross floor area: 269.07 sqm
Photographer: JongOh Kim

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Island House / IROJE KHM Architects

By Nico Saieh — Filed under: Featured , Houses , Selected , , ,

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Architect : HyoMan Kim – IROJE KHM Architects
Location : Gapyunggun, Gyeounggi-do, Korea
Design team : SuMi Jung, JungMin Oh, ARum Kim, SunHee Kim
Structure designer : MOA. SungYeong Oh
Lighting designer : LITEWORK, Seoda
Furniture designer : HeeSu Hong – Seoda
Contractor : JEHYO
Site area : 872.63 sqm
Bldg. area : 337.33 sqm
Gross floor area : 628.02 sqm
Photographer : JongOh Kim

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The Bamboo Lantern / Atelier FCJZ

By Karen Cilento — Filed under: News , , , ,

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The Bamboo Lantern designed for the Gwamgju Design Biennale in Korea  by Atelier FCJZ (a prominent chinese firm who is also designing the Shanghai Corporate pavilion for the Expo 2010) appears to be a solid heavy mass.  Yet, as visitors separate its two halves and occupy its interior, the mere cubic form turns into something else completely.  The lantern is a “ dialogue between opposites” , as its plan is comprised of a circle nested within a square.  The circle and square illustrate strong symbolism from the Ancient Chinese tradition, with the former representing the heavens, and the later, the earth.  These two shapes are inherently different and yet, when combined, they work together to organize the exterior space and provide a new sense for the interior.  “The directionality in the square is used to organize the surrounding exterior viewing space while the stillness of the circular shape that defines the interior intimately collects the rest space,” explained the architects.

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Prada Transformer, Position 2: Cinema

By David Basulto — Filed under: Art , Structures , , , , ,
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© Iwan Baan

Rem Koolhaas’ latest project -The Prada Transformer- is not just a building, but also a statement on today´s state of architecture. Dubbed the anti-blob, this “object” rejects all common blobby shapes we have seen lately. Simple geometrical shapes (a circle, a cross, a rectangle and an hexagon) enclose a space that depending on its rotation results on different spaces suitable for fashion exhibitions, cinema, art exhibitions and other special events. Each face is the platform on which these activities take place, while also being served by the other faces enclosing the space.

A few weeks ago, we presented the Transformer at Position 1 (Fashion Exhibition) with photos by Iwan Baan . Now, he sent us his photo set for the Transformer at Position 2: Cinema.

From June 26th to July 5th, the Transformer used a center piece on one of the faces to project “Flesh, Mind and Soul”, a film festival co-curated by Alejandro González Iñárritu (director Babel, 21 Grams). Please note that the interiors are now almost all black.

As of now, the Transformer is going through some changes to debut on its new position on Jul 30th to host “Beyond Control”, an exhibition by the Prada Foundation.

More photos by Iwan Baan after the break and the complete photo set on Iwan’s website:

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Platoon Kunsthalle / Platoon + Graft Architects

By Nico Saieh — Filed under: Featured , Public Facilities , Selected , , , , , ,

Concept Design: Platoon Cultural Development
Location: Seoul, Korea
Architectural Consultancy: Graft Architects + Baik Jiwon
Executive Architect: U-il Architects & Engineers
Prefab Engineering: Ace special container, Korea
Structural Engineering: MIDAS IT, Korea
Interior Design: URBANTAINER, Korea
Main Contractor: Hyojung construction & development, Korea
Program: Exhibitions, Bar & Restaurant, Event Hall, Artist Studios, Library Lounge, Office Studios, Workshop Room, Roof Top Bar
Structure: M. Cabestany
Footprint Area: 415 sqm
Main hall Area: 272 sqm
Project year: 2008-2009
Photographs: Platoon

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Taekwondo Park World Headquarters / Weiss Manfredi

By Karen Cilento — Filed under: News , Public Facilities , Sports Architecture , Urban Planning , , ,

The new Taekwondo Park World Headquarters in Muju, Korea will become a world cultural heritage site meant to emphasize the spirit and beauty of the sport.  The master plan, which covers 570 acres, will be created by Weiss/Manfredi while the complex will be designed by Samoo Architecture PC.

More about the project after the break.

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Ewha Univeristy’s Campus Center / Dominique Perrault

By Karen Cilento — Filed under: Education , News , , , , ,

This past April, Dominique Perrault completed the campus center for Ewha University in Seoul, Korea.  The new ‘campus valley’ provides both Ewhaians and prospective female students with much-needed space for continuing education and student services.

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Korean Pavillion for Shanghai Expo 2010 / Mass Studies

By Sebastian J — Filed under: News , , , ,

Our friends from Mass Studies sent us their design for the Korean Pavillion for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010.

The Korean Pavillion is situated in Zone A, directly neighboring the Japan Pavillion and the Saudi Arabia Pavillion, and in close proximity to the China Pavilion. The site is around 6000m2, and it is one of the largest lots within the expo compound.

Located on the perimeter of the zone, the site takes advantage of the views out towards the Huangpu River and the Shanghai skyline in the distance.

More images and architect’s description after the break. read more »

Element house / Sami Rintala

By Nico Saieh — Filed under: Houses , Selected , , ,

Architect: Sami Rintala
Landscape Architects: Eedo Space Architectural Design, Seúl, Republic of Korea
Location: Anyang Park, Anyang, Seúl, Republic of Korea
Materials: Steel, Wood, Concrete, Gravel, Glass
Construction: October-December 2005
Finish: January 2006
Constructed Area: 72sqm
Client: Anyang City / Public Art Project
Collaborators: John Roger Holte, Artist, Norway; Finnforest, Wood
Photography: Park Wan Soon, Emil Goh

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