moohoi architecture: renovation (zeep soori) of julia’s house
‘renovation (zeep-soori) of julia’s house’ by moohoi architecture, gangnam, seoul, korea image © park young-chae
seoul-based architect kim jae-kwan of moohoi architecture has designed and completed ‘renovation (zeep-soori) of julia’s house’ located in gangnam, seoul, korea. positioned within the residential district of the seocho-dong area, this design is a response to the transforming appearance and modernization of the neighborhood. the four meter wide street in front of the home is screened with a brick perimeter for privacy and improved acoustical qualities. upon passing the masonry wall, a spacious wooden deck is presented with an existing tree piercing the ground plane. an upper level terrace clad with wood slats cantilevers to partially protect the space.
street view image © park young-chae
spaced vertical striations obstruct views from neighbors into the dwelling while allowing daylight to permeate the interior. abundant natural light filters through the living space through a large picture window on the top floor. within the home, railings and flooring provide a material continuity between external and internal environments.
ground floor deck image © park young-chae
first level veranda image © park young-chae
living room image © park young-chae
living room illuminated from above with daylight image © park young-chae
view from the tea room image © park young-chae
first level hallway image © park young-chae
first level hallway image © park young-chae
ground floor deck at night image © park young-chae
first level deck at night image © park young-chae
original entrance image © park young-chae
original first level veranda image © park young-chae
original view from tea room image © park young-chae
original living room image © park young-chae
(left) original floor plan / level 0 (right) new floor plan / level 0 image courtesy of kim jae-kwan
(left) original floor plan / level 1 (right) new floor plan / level 1 image courtesy of kim jae-kwan
section image courtesy of kim jae-kwan
project info:
architect: kim jae-kwan , moohoi architecture location: 1487-10 seocho-dong, seocho-koo, seoul, korea program: housing site area: 189.5m2 gross floor area: 237.69m2 building scope: b1, 2f exterior finishing: black brick, spruce wood interior finishing: wallpaper, spruce wood construction: kim jae-kwan design period: 2009.8~10 construction period: dec. 2009 – mar. 2010 client: julia kim + bruce jun
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