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Architects: ODE ARCHITECTS
- Area: 298 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: DuraVent, LG Hausys
W House / ODE ARCHITECTS
Yosanyosu House / studio_GAON
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Architects: studio_GAON
- Area: 99 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Eagon, aru
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Professionals: Starsis
J&J house / studio_GAON
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Architects: studio_GAON
- Area: 130 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: LG Hausys, Yerim, Yungki
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Professionals: Samlim Housing
Casa Linea / studio_GAON
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Architects: studio_GAON
- Area: 298 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Domus Classica, Domus Tiles, Eagon
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Professionals: WooriMaeul E&C
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.
Rock & Branch / Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
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Architects: Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
- Area: 465 m²
- Year: 2016
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Professionals: Min Sung engineering, Seum, Pureun jongwon construction
The Gate / Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
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Architects: Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
- Area: 247 m²
- Year: 2016
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Professionals: Min Sung engineering
Yoojeongheon in Jeju Island / studio_GAON
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Architects: studio_GAON
- Area: 139 m²
- Year: 2016
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Professionals: Starsis
Aleph in Domoon / studio_GAON
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Architects: studio_GAON
- Area: 203 m²
- Year: 2013
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Manufacturers: KMEW
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Professionals: Starsis
Soorim Arts Center / IARC Architects
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Architects: IARC Architects
- Area: 7130 m²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Kalwall®
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Professionals: Yigun+Fostec, HANA Consulting & Engineers, KBM, Mavericks
Galmuri Publisher / ThEPluS Architects
- Area: 133 m²
- Year: 2015
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Professionals: Yongwoo Engineering, Hanbaek engineering, Moowon Construction
Blooming House with Wild Flowers / studio_GAON
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Architects: studio_GAON
- Area: 47 m²
- Year: 2015
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Professionals: Starsis
Kangaroo House / Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
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Architects: Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
- Area: 222 m²
- Year: 2014
Kyung Hee Cyber University ACAPeace Building Renovation / Chiasmus Partners
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Architects: Chiasmus Partners
- Area: 478 m²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: Taeheelim design studio, Hyundai EPC
Sinjinmal Building / studio_GAON
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Architects: studio_GAON
- Area: 217 m²
- Year: 2013
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Professionals: Yeziin Construction
Danuri Kangnam Store / Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
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Architects: Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
- Area: 257 m²
- Year: 2013
Ssangdalri House / Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
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Architects: Hyunjoon Yoo Architects
- Area: 710 m²
- Year: 2013
Le Petit Mont / Chiasmus Partners
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Architects: Chiasmus Partners
- Area: 175 m²
- Year: 2013