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HYBE Headquarters Office / COM + FHHH Friends

Hana Abdel — Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Seoul, South Korea - HYBE, the entertainment powerhouse behind internationally renowned K-pop stars, stands as an entertainment lifestyle platform company, housing various label companies under its umbrella. The HYBE Headquarters project marks a significant milestone in the company's journey as it transitions from a singular entity to a colossal corporation known as HYBE, embodying a new direction through spatial design. Reflecting the ever-evolving nature of an entertainment business, the project team, comprising FHHH friends, COM, and HYBE CBO Office (led by Min Hee-jin and Shin Dong-hoon), collaborated across architecture, interior design, and branding disciplines to bring the project to fruition.

Undept Coffee and Bar / Studio ELTM

Hana Abdel — Fri, 03 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000

In the quiet and secluded Hwam-dong alley, which is reached by strolling through the small alleys in front of the U.S. military base in Yongsan, the red brick facade hides quietly like a mask. The red brick façade is a relic of the Japanese colonial era, and the wooden structures that have stood the test of time greeted us through the musty smell of dust. *Jalsan-gaok: A building built by Japanese people in the Japanese style when Japan forcibly occupied Korea.

Rift House / LJL Architects

Andreas Luco — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000

The RIFT HOUSE serves as a multifaceted space for a couple with multiple children. As recent escapees from typical apartment living, the clients sought a dwelling that would provide independent living spaces for both parents and children, as well as a shared area immersed in nature.

NAMSAMH House / TIUM Architects

Hana Abdel — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Understanding of the Site. The client looked at several houses and land and chose the current house. Considering the inconvenience of transportation, he thought of Namsan Mountain in the center of Seoul as a place with a forest area. It is located in Itaewon, where the Namsan promenade is 5 minutes away. The site has a size of 12.3 meters x 7.8 meters, adjacent to a 4-meter road on the east side. It is shaped like a long land to the east and west. The slope of the site rises from south to north. Neighboring buildings are located to the south, west, and north, excluding the east side. On a site that is long in the east-west direction, the Right to light has more influence in the direction of the building. The great advantage of the site is the cityscape overlooking Seoul at a glance. Converting to the height of the building, you can see the southern Seoul landscape of Namsan from the 3rd floor. Namsan, located in the north, presents nature nearby along with the scenery of the south.

8323. layers of space / sukchulmok Bakery and Café

Hana Abdel — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Sukchulmok studio defines a formative vocabulary by adding a modern gesture to the old building built in 1983. The project space, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, is a common detached house in Korea in the 1980s and has a brick skin that is used less today. Everywhere, you can see traces of expanding the space or supplementing the damaged area, suggesting that the time has been spent according to the purpose and user. Sukchulmok preserves the previous traces of old buildings that have been added as needed and induce projects to have aesthetic harmony.

Flying Fairy House / O-Scape Architecten

Andreas Luco — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Flying Fairy. Fashion photographer’s studio and a duplex house for rent in Itaewon-dong in Seoul. Where Namsan Tower, Hyatt Hotel, and the hills of Itaewon can be seen, the site is located on the foot of Nam mountain in Seoul. Following the neighborhood alley connected starting from Sowol Road of Nam Mountain, the site is located nine meters under the path, and there is a six-meter-slope below the ground.

Blind Alley Mixed Use Building / LJL Architects

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Sometimes, you have to choose an alternative path to adapt to changing situations that seem unavoidable. This is a story about dealing with the dreaded situation of design changes while planning a building. The building in question is a yŏnwajo (traditional Korean tiled-roof house) constructed in 1969, originally serving as the residence of the mayor of Yongsan District at the time. Despite its age, the house remains in good condition, resembling the typical black-tiled yŏnwa-jo commonly seen in the area. The design process began with the intention of expansion and remodeling that rivals new construction.

Hongdam Studio Seoul / HOFFICE

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +0000

The site is adjacent to a steep slope on the outskirts of Namsan Mountain, facing the steep road leading from the former Yongsan Garrison to Huam-dong. This district, commonly known as "Haebangchon," was initially formed as an elevated settlement for groups of refugees right after the liberation in 1945. Later, influenced by the distinct U.S. military culture near the Itaewon vicinity, a complex urban context emerged, intertwining with the development of commercial zones like Itaewon and Gyeongridan-gil in the post-2000 era. Although a developing commercial district began to take shape, primarily centered around the lower section of Sinheung Road, the vicinity around the Haebangchon Intersection near Huam-dong presents a somewhat quaint scenery, a blend of indigenous culture and the judicious integration of newcomers through emerging market revitalization projects.

Comfort Seoul / Boundless

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

New Proposal for Public Sowol-gil Connection. This project’s goal is to connect Sowol-gil and Duteopbawi-gil, which were cut off by cliffs in Huam-dong Village. Beyond the nature of a simple device that overcomes the level differences of existing Sowol-gil approaches, we wanted this building to become a new path open to everyone and a space where people gather and stories are made.

Na-bom Building / Donggarm Architecture, Inc.

Hana Abdel — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Gyeongnidan Street, where the building is located, was once a successful commercial street with various and unique restaurants and cafes. But with a combination of various causes, the number of people visiting has decreased to the extent that it is difficult to find their former appearance. Before conducting the project, I carefully looked around the site and thought that this building would become a sprout with solid roots of hope, and sprouts gathered in the neighborhood one by one to form a rich forest, and someday, Gyeongnidan Street would be a favorite place for many people.

KOMFORTABEL Namsan Coffee Shop / Studio Motif

Hana Abdel — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000

The site of this project was on the top floor of the building located in Huam-dong, Seoul. The site covers an area of 200㎡, made as a rectangular plane. Furthermore, three faces among an elevation of the site were built up of curtain walls, which put itself into a favorable position with Seoul City view from a high place. We proceeded to design this site by boosting and maximizing its appeal.

Upstanding Coffee / T-FP

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

‘Shinheung-market’ is a place that was a symbol of reckless development in the past in ‘Haebangchon’, an old shabby neighbourhood in Seoul. We thought about how to build a space for a young coffee brand here and decided to apply new finishes while maintaining the original appearance rather than inserting a new structure and form into the space. The project started with the goal of telling a new story while respecting local and environmental contexts.

Old Ferry Donut Café / Studio GIMGEOSIL

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 13 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Old Ferry Donut, despite its distinctly American name, is filled with a surprising amount of Korean elements. A donut cafe with a Korean traditional aesthetic, isn’t it unique? Our client wanted to demonstrate to foreign tourists that “Korea also has delicious donuts,” and looked for a space design that embodies a distinctive Korean aesthetic. As a result, our interior and branding projects have commenced reinterpreting traditional Korean elements in a contemporary style.

Diagon Commercial Building / Moon Hoon

Hana Abdel — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Haebangchon means Freedom or Liberation town, located near Itawon and Yongsan, where many foreign nationals and US army personnel reside. It has recently been retrofitted with many hip Korean and western bars and restaurants, where the young international crowd mingles. The site is at the hilltop where great views of the city are available. (only when you reach the rooftop).

Yooshinjae Office / Yooshin Architects & Engineers

Hana Abdel — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0000

‘Yooshinjae’ is a workspace reopened in August 2021 after 11 months of planning and remodeling to revitalize a dilapidated building located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, as an architectural design studio. The original building was completed on June 23, 1926, during the Japanese colonial period. The current owner acquired ownership of the property in 1975 and used it as their own office building. After the company moved, it was left unattended as a warehouse for document storage for nearly 30 years.

MEWB Café / KKOL Studio

Hana Abdel — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0000

MEWB is a brewing specialty coffee brand derived from Moredeepdonut. The overall atmosphere of the space is similar to the distinctive aura of MEWB management: chic yet affable, nonchalant yet sensitive. The tall stainless steel column acts as the central axis of the space and expresses their youth and confidence. Additionally, the donut drawer in a corner of the space and orange-tinted floor subtly contains the identity of Moredeepdonut, MEWB’s inception.

Immersive Digital Gallery / Listen Communication

Hana Abdel — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000

An AR experience zone within the utopian garden filled with the scent of flowers. As you follow the scent of smoke, you will face a flower that holds the warmth. Inspired by Hanok(traditional Korean house) the exhibition area is an idealistic space where reality and unreality, past and present coexist. Traces of little birds and tiger patterned ridge illustrate the creatures of nature and the warmth of nature itself. The garden is designed to offer a comfortable resting space and it is filled with craft products based on usability, quality content with cutting edge technology, and cultural heritage.

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon Hotel / Gansam Architects & Associates

Hana Abdel — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

‘Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu’ is the first special tourist zone designated in Seoul back in 1997. The army base in Yongsan used to be occupied by the Japanese Army until the US Army took over after the national liberation of Korea. Afterward, small stores and bars targeting American soldiers opened and the military camp town emerged, turning the place into an amusement district for US soldiers. The urbanization of the area into a community of American soldiers and related foreigners continued. Itaewon became known to the world after various international conferences and events, including the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, were held in the 1980s. It turned into a tourist attraction visited by tourists from all countries including Japan. The former Capital Hotel, which opened in 1988, took this tourism demand into account when it opened and included various entertainment facilities, such as a nightclub, karaoke, and sauna. The 30 or more years were long enough for demands to grow for a variety of changes in the hotel’s business structure and zoning system regarding the changes that have taken place in the culture of the Itaewon region, where the hotel is located.