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Architects: IWMW
- Area: 154 m²
- Year: 2020
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Photographs:Myoungwha Paik + Inwha Paik
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Manufacturers: Byucksan, Dowin, Jeilbrick
'Rabelais Books and Theatre' is housed in a structure which was built in 1950, and is located in the dense and old city fabric of Seoul. On the edge of the triangular-shaped plot, a peach tree stands in a small courtyard. The roof terrace is surrounded by the old neighborhood and the peach flower is scattered into the air, creating a contrasting atmosphere to the busy street. The building had already gone through several alterations, and the stone facade needed to be kept which has been repaired recently. The route to the inner side of the plot from the main road has a dramatic spatial quality because of its triangular shape. We saw the opportunity to create a sense of freedom and relief by creating a sequence of different spaces as you move deeper toward the courtyard.
