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Brickwell Mixed Use Building / Society of Architecture

Hana Abdel — Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

An Atrium for the White Pine - The white pine tree site, located west of 35-17 Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, was where a magnificent pine tree used to stand. Once known as the biggest of its kind in Korea, the tree had been designated as a natural monument until it died in 1991. What’s left of the past are its stump and a few more lacebark trees that were planted afterward. Three stumps of two-year-old lacebark pine trees stand next to the old stump to bring a serendipitous pleasure for those who walk along the narrow alleys, maximizing the walking experience unique to the Seochon district.

Arario Gallery Seoul / Schemata Architects

Hana Abdel — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Kim Swoo-geun’s masterpiece “Space,” a building designed between 1971 and 1977 during South Korea’s military dictatorship, explores the identity of Korean architecture by using bricks both inside and outside, a common building material in the country. Next to the building, Jang Se-yang, one of his disciples, built an open-plan glazed building in 1997 as a symbol of a new era, creating a strong contrast and marking the area’s history. In 2014, a traditional Korean hanok was relocated to the site, and the brick building was converted to a museum, while the glass building was converted to a restaurant.

Inwang Guard Post Forest Retreat / Soltozibin Architects + SN Architecture

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Inwangsan Mountain, Seochon, Wihang literature. Han River and the mountains around grant Seoul a character of its own. Outer mountains surround the exterior of Seoul, and the four gates inside are surrounded by inner mountains again. Inwangsan mountain, which is one of the inner mountains, has a connected story within the old residence between the small streams. While looking up the history of Inwangsan Mountain and Seochon, we learned about Wihang literature written by the middle class of the Chosun dynasty. We noticed the paradox Wihang literature possessed, being able to influence the noble class society era although lower class members wrote it. Unfortunately, the middle class could become a group of intellect but could not escape the limit of their birth-given class.

E.O.D Pub & Lounge / Studio Prepro

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Beer traces its roots back some 14,000 years, emerging well before the onset of agriculture by humankind. The modern iteration of beer, fermented with yeast, made its debut in ancient Egypt before the 4th century BCE, marking a pivotal moment in the beverage's evolution. This transition is widely recognized as the birth of beer. The journey of beer continued as it ventured into Europe, with monasteries assuming the mantle of brewing during the medieval era. This shift was driven by monks seeking a delightful respite during arduous fasting periods.

Tiny Forest House / younghanchung X platial

Hana Abdel — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Small Architecture - Unlike the parcels that are standardized by the development of standardized housing sites, the small parcels in the city center, which contain the past time of the hanoks, are not so strange to us. Small construction in a small parcel is a natural result. What is the difference between Japanese small architecture and our small architecture? Perhaps it is the elimination of unnecessary spaces as much as possible, and the fundamental way of living in a small space has become a culture in a long life. On the other hand, for us, economic reasons are the first thing that works in Small architecture. Because of rising land prices, clients are looking for small parcels, architects are exploring the type of architecture that fits the scale, and users are adapting to small life. However, there is a limit to reducing the size only to maintain the thread that constitutes the space. Small architecture must be reflected in both structure and space.

The Outdoor Room Pavilion / salazarsequeromedina + Frank Barkow

Benjamin Zapico — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Outdoor Room is a pavilion for the 4th Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, 2023, titled Land Architecture, Land Urbanism, and built in Songhyeon Green Plaza.

Trees & Traces - An (In)visible Pavilion / Plastique Fantastique

Clara Ott — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000

In the heart of Seoul, right beside the historic Joseon Dynasty palace, an emblematic space emerges from the ground. The location of Songhyeon Dong carries a rich and varied history, with changing uses and owners over time. The (in)visible pavilion presents contrasting perspectives: reflecting on the outside, while revealing transparency within. It acts as a temporal connector, transcending the boundaries of time for the 4th Seoul Biennale of Architectureand Urbanism.

PAIR Pavilion / Pezo von Ellrichshausen

Benjamin Zapico — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Before any social contract and right after our supposed subjective singularity, there is an individual mirrored in another individual, that is: a couple.

The Pavilion of Contemplation / JK-AR

Hana Abdel — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Pavilion of Contemplation is the latest project of “Tree Series.” The "Tree Series" is series of design experiments that recreate the wooden bracket system, the most iconic part of East Asian timber buildings in both structural and aesthetic aspects. The Pavilion of Contemplation also aims to create the new type of Asian pavilion, ‘-jeong.’ Practically, the pavilion serves as a shelter for Songhyeon Park located by Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was built 500 years ago, and a temporary stage for dance and music performances.

M+MS Bar / Studio GIMGEOSIL

Andreas Luco — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000

As we know, cork is mainly used to close bottles of wine or whisky. Due to its elasticity and water resistance, it can effectively seal the bottle and prevent oxidation or spoilage. Further, the act of popping a cork provides a refreshing experience with its thrilling sound. In this project, corks can be found on furniture and doorknobs. We focused on the cork and adopted it as the identity of the space, allowing guests to have a firsthand experience of whisky beyond just tasting it. The cork used at MMS is different from what we used to know – it is dark brown.

Volumetric Urban Space / LESS ARCHITECTS

Hana Abdel — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Situated in the heart of a historic district adjacent to the Chosun Palace, this building has been meticulously designed to respond sensitively to its surroundings. The narrow, interconnected streets and traditional buildings with varying textures in the area inspired our team to create a pedestrian-friendly design that prioritizes intimacy. The design process involved a detailed analysis of the street's quantity and quality, leading to the building's placement at the rear of the site to create an open space that coexists with the historic building. The resulting rhythm between the narrow alleyway and the open public space is enhanced by a curved brick wall and roof design, which forms an enclosed area that connects to the street on the west side.

onecafe / oftn studio

Hana Abdel — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Bukchon One is a cafe located in the center of several stays as a follow-up to Nostelgia Hiddenjae. Breakfast services are provided to customers who use Stay, and anyone can come and enjoy coffee and desserts at ordinary times. This cafe is located in Bukchon, so the majority of foreign customers wanted to feel the beauty of Korea through the Korean traditional architectural structure or finishing materials.

Komfortabel Anguk Coffee / Studio Motif

Hana Abdel — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

GRANHAND, which pursues fragrance being spread into everyday life, launched KOMFORTABEL, which is a specialty coffee shop that closely focuses on the scent of coffee.

Nostalgia Bluejae House / Creative Studio Unravel

Hana Abdel — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:00:00 +0000

By 1920, the upper class in Joseon Dynasty largely lived in Bukchon (the northern village), and from the 30’s, as the border of Seoul for administration expanded, Seoul's urban structure changed to fit modern types as well. Located in Bukchon-ro of Jongno district, this Korean-style house also is produced in the era of 1930s, when collective standardization was made by housing management firms.

Song Hyun Jae Kukje Gallery / Urban Ark Architects

Hana Abdel — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Kukje gallery, located in the historical and cultural hub in Seoul, has expanded its gallery spaces in order of K1, 2 & 3 since 1987. [1]Song Hyun Jae is the next step; which is to renovate an old [2]Hanok built in 1935 into cultural spaces. This project should be understood in the context of the entire art cluster formed by the Kukje galleries. Due to the staggered construction, the interconnection between the galleries was loose and the visitor’s spatial awareness of the entire cluster was low. Also, the area of Sogyeok-dong, where Kukje gallery is located, faces Gyeongbokgung, the main palace of the last dynasty in Korea, so there was the issue of preserving tradition according to the District Unit Plan of the area. Therefore ‘urban ark architects’ thought that this project should play an active role as a contemporary medium for strengthening the spatial connection among the galleries while presenting the traditional aesthetics of the Hanok itself.

Ogindan Dandan House / SML

Hana Abdel — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Ogindan Dandan is on the left side of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seochon. Cafes and restaurants can be found one after another along the street from Gyeongbokgung Station, but the area is quiet because it is somewhat far from the main boulevard. The site where Ogindan Dandan is located sits at the end of the mountain ridge to the west. To be exact, the road next to it was created at a right angle to the mountain range, and the land next to the road was used to build the last house in the village that was formed all the way to the bottom of the mountain. It would be appropriate to say that the stature of the place can be appreciated from the east, west, and south sides.

Nostalgia hiddenjae Accommodation / oftn studio

Hana Abdel — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0000

The hiddenjae project is a 185sqm accommodation facility located in Bukchon, Korea, designed by OFTN Studio. This space, which has the characteristics of hanok, was used as a residential space before it was designed. The c-shaped building consists of wooden pillars, wooden rafters, and roofs.

Sejong Art Center / Designcamp Moonpark dmp

Hana Abdel — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 02:00:00 +0000

The most basic idea for creating the building figure of Sejong Art Center is to cut some surface off the land and elevate both ends from the ground level. Clipping both ends of the site and lifting them in opposite directions, we intended to open the two front facades toward the city and the park. This made both fronts provide at once two different orientations of views around the city.