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Architects: Sosu Architects
- Area: 477 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: DAELIM BATH, Domus Tiles, Namsun, Samhan
3/1 Building / Sosu Architects
Gageojiji / YerangChung Architects
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Architects: YerangChung Architects
- Area: 176 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: DAELIM BATH, FlowerPot VP1, Jeilbrick, Younhyun
The BSTONY / PILDONG2GA Architects
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Architects: PILDONG2GA Architects
- Area: 245 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Dearmywood, Kommerling, Merbau, Plasma
Thumbs up Building / B.U.S Architecture
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Architects: B.U.S Architecture
- Area: 2315 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Eagon, Jeil Brick
Poly House / Farming Architecture
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Architects: Farming Architecture
- Area: 252 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: DAELIM BATH, Eagon, Keangnam, LIMAS
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Professionals: The Barn construction co., I-ECOENG
Haru Cafe / B.U.S Architecture
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Architects: B.U.S Architecture
- Area: 376 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: American Standard, Chaeil, Daedong L-lowe, Dowin
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Professionals: Jeta Associates, keuk-dong electronic
12 Dynamic Buildings in South Korea Pushing the Brick Envelope
Bricks are as old as the hills. An enduring element of architectural construction, brick has been a material of choice as far back as 7000BC. Through the centuries, bricks have built ancient empires in Turkey, Egypt, Rome and Greece. Exposed stock brick came to define the Georgian era, with thousands of red brick terraces still lining the streets of cities such as London, Edinburgh and Dublin.
Today, brick is experiencing a Renaissance. Architectural landmarks across the world such as Frank Gehry’s Dr Chau Chak Wing Building in Sydney and the Tate Modern Switch House by Herzog & de Meuron are pushing the proverbial brick envelope, redefining how the material can be used and perceived.
South Korea presents an interesting case for the changing face of brick, with a preference for dark, grey masonry striking a heavy, brutalist, yet playful tone. Like many countries, South Korean brick architecture has questioned conformity, experimenting with stepped, perforated, permeable facades, and dynamic, curved, flowing walls. Below, we have rounded up 12 of their most interesting results.
22 Skinny Houses With a Narrow Footprint and a Broad Impact
Skinny houses have a wider appeal than their footprint would suggest. With cities becoming denser, and land becoming rare and expensive, architects are increasingly challenged to design in urban infill spaces previously overlooked. Although designing within these unusual parameters can be difficult, they often require an individual, sensitive response, which can often lead to innovative, playful, even inspiring results. With that in mind, here are 22 houses with a narrow footprint, and a broad impact.
The First House in Hyochangdong / B.U.S Architecture
Grown House / FHHH FRIENDS
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Architects: FHHH FRIENDS
- Area: 98 m²
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Manufacturers: Ikea, LG Hausys
MU:M Office Building / Wise Architecture
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Architects: Wise Architecture
- Area: 2547 m²
- Year: 2015
On Ne Sait Jamais + Felt series / Nameless Architecture
- Area: 95 m²
- Year: 2016
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Professionals: Joosung Architecture
Undefined Playground / B.U.S Architecture
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Architects: B.U.S Architecture
- Area: 14 m²
- Year: 2016
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Professionals: Jeta Design Association
Kimsclini / + Wise Architecture
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Architects: Wise Architecture
- Area: 317 m²
Red Mirror Strips / Wise Architecture
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Architects: Wise Architecture
- Area: 647 m²
- Year: 2015
Osolzip / B.U.S Architecture
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Architects: B.U.S Architecture
- Area: 82 m²
- Year: 2015
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Professionals: HAUSFACTORY
Rock House / B.U.S Architecture
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Architects: B.U.S Architecture
- Area: 153 m²
- Year: 2015
The Oasis / OBBA
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Architects: OBBA
- Area: 57 m²
- Year: 2015
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Professionals: Thekujo, Design Lab 11010