seoul-based architect moon hoon has completed a three-storey home on south korea’s jeju island. the dwelling comprises a series of stacked concrete volumes that have been rotated in order to create verandas that overlook the natural basalt-filled landscape. the appearance of ‘simple house’ is further informed by the strong winds common to the island, with a web of angled support structures used to secure the building’s precarious form.
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drawing from the region’s vernacular architecture, moon hoon’s original concept involved partially submerging the low-lying residence below grade with an atrium rising through the center of the scheme. however, this particular scheme was abandoned due to a ‘sudden mood change’ from the client who required a property that was more ‘showy’ and ‘extravagant’. considered ‘the complete antithesis’ of the first design, the re-imagined house includes a series of stacked structures that lend the project a more imposing quality.
the dwelling comprises a series of stacked concrete volumes
a ground floor bedroom is joined by a playroom as well laundry and storage facilities. from here, a centrally positioned staircase, which even accommodates a library, connects each level of the home. the intermediate storey includes the property’s primary living space with a kitchen, lounge, and exterior dining area, while the upper level contains the master bedroom and a terrace with an outdoor hot tub. a roof deck offers additional external space for barbecues and other events.
a web of angled supports is used to secure the building’s precarious form
a centrally positioned staircase connects each level of the home
the stairwell even accommodates a library
a variety of verandas overlook the home’s natural surroundings
the stacked structures lend the project an imposing quality
the theatrical three-storey home is located on south korea’s jeju island
project info:
name: simple house
architect: moonbalsso (moon hoon)
design team: kim jaekwan, kim haeree, park jeonguk, song giwon, tomasz kisilewicz
location: 68, wolsannam 2-gil, jeju-si, jeju-do, korea
program: house
site area: 714 sqm
building area: 133.48 sqm
gross floor area: 206.40 sqm
building scope: 3 floors
car parking: 2
height: 11.05m
building to land ratio: 18.70%
floor area ratio: 28.90%
structure: reinforced concrete
exterior finishing: exposed concrete
client: JJ
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Hello,
in order of a school project we want to rebuild this house in miniatuare.
Do you have a floor plan or a layout for this amazing house?
It would be great if you could send it to me!
Thank you!