architecture in korea (260 articles)
architecture in korea surveys the contemporary condition of the country’s built environment, showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their construction.
HUSO + partners creates a simple house for relaxed rural life in south korea
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the house was built for a young couple who dreamt of living close to nature.
the house was built for a young couple who dreamt of living close to nature.
NOMAL builds a family home in korea that can be split into two for visiting guests
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the floor plan is divided into two boxes: one that opens out horizontally to the hill, and the other that opens up vertically to the sky.
the floor plan is divided into two boxes: one that opens out horizontally to the hill, and the other that opens up vertically to the sky.
OMA's galleria in gwanggyo with opal stone-like façade is realized in korea
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the stone-like volume is punctured by multifaceted glazing, which offers passersby a glimpse inside the galleria.
the stone-like volume is punctured by multifaceted glazing, which offers passersby a glimpse inside the galleria.
kengo kuma's gyeongju international expo pavilion is a blend of architecture and ground
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plants grow between each stone, suggesting that the wall stands an element of the earth.
plants grow between each stone, suggesting that the wall stands an element of the earth.
OBBA's dichroic film installations reflect color and light at deoksugung palace in seoul
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the dichroic film pieces play with wind to scatter light and cast ornate shadows.
the dichroic film pieces play with wind to scatter light and cast ornate shadows.
bcho architects associates clads house in seoul in a sheer metal screen
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bcho architects kept the finishes raw yet contemporary, recurring to a material palette of metals, rough concrete and light wood.
bcho architects kept the finishes raw yet contemporary, recurring to a material palette of metals, rough concrete and light wood.
stl architects' library in korea features a massive atrium amidst concrete volumes
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concrete takes on an ethereal quality by being punctured through with big holes that allow transparency and light into the building.
concrete takes on an ethereal quality by being punctured through with big holes that allow transparency and light into the building.
studio_GAON builds a small brick-clad bakery amid a forest in south korea
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built between a forest, a mountain and a field of barley, the design tried to leave the surrounding nature as untouched as possible.
built between a forest, a mountain and a field of barley, the design tried to leave the surrounding nature as untouched as possible.
BCHO architects embeds a concrete guesthouse into the coast of south korea
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lowered into the earth and merging with the horizon, the guesthouse was designed to respect the existing site.
lowered into the earth and merging with the horizon, the guesthouse was designed to respect the existing site.
BCHO architects wraps perforated aluminum panels around a multi-use building in seoul
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the program comprises a commercial space, an art gallery, an office and a multi-family housing unit.
the program comprises a commercial space, an art gallery, an office and a multi-family housing unit.
labotory contrasts rough rocks with sophisticated clothes in seoul showroom
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labotory's result is a calm atmosphere where the clothes blend into the space and give a sense of comfort and welcome.
labotory's result is a calm atmosphere where the clothes blend into the space and give a sense of comfort and welcome.
JWA + SNB's library proposal for gwangju is designed as a stacked pile of books
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designed as part of an international competition, the exterior and interior are shaped as a 'slightly disorganized pile of books'.
designed as part of an international competition, the exterior and interior are shaped as a 'slightly disorganized pile of books'.
GBO's inflatable 'AIR cinema' featuring a robotic ride lands in south korea
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the inflatable and nomadic structure offers a traditional film experience in the age of digital streaming.
the inflatable and nomadic structure offers a traditional film experience in the age of digital streaming.
starsis applies red bricks and bamboo sculptures to studio interior in south korea
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the renovation project combines traces of the original architecture, rich textures and an abundance of natural light.
the renovation project combines traces of the original architecture, rich textures and an abundance of natural light.
naruse inokuma + a round architects transform seoul's noksapyeong station with a 'dance of light'
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the appearance of the interior changes throughout the day, with the structure becoming almost invisible at night.
the appearance of the interior changes throughout the day, with the structure becoming almost invisible at night.
urban society builds a public shared space using modular scaffolding in seoul
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the project creates a series of spatial experiences that link outdoor space and uses an easy combination of modular design.
the project creates a series of spatial experiences that link outdoor space and uses an easy combination of modular design.
labotory integrates korean construction into modern coffee shop in seoul
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labotory started with the idea of simplicity taking from the brand identity and converted it into a physical and aesthetic space.
labotory started with the idea of simplicity taking from the brand identity and converted it into a physical and aesthetic space.
MVRDV unveils plan to transform seoul's waterfront with 'the weaves'
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the central concept of the project is to intertwine three aspects of the landscape: natural ecosystems, access for pedestrians, and elements of public program where activities can »
the central concept of the project is to intertwine three aspects of the landscape: natural ecosystems, access for pedestrians, and elements of public program where activities can take place.
jadric architektur + 1990 uao win competition to design seoul photographic art museum
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with its dynamic, twisting form, the winning project intends to create a sculptural landmark in the chang-dong district of the city.
with its dynamic, twisting form, the winning project intends to create a sculptural landmark in the chang-dong district of the city.
the 'climate-correcting machine' creates a constant spring-like environment
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designed by obra architects, the temporary structure is currently on view at the national museum of modern and contemporary art in seoul.
designed by obra architects, the temporary structure is currently on view at the national museum of modern and contemporary art in seoul.
cristiano bianchi and kristina drapić document pyongyang, north korea's 'model city'
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kitsch, colorful, and dramatic, the city's alien architecture makes it difficult to distinguish between reality and theater.
kitsch, colorful, and dramatic, the city's alien architecture makes it difficult to distinguish between reality and theater.
MASK architects place a massive camera atop their seoul photographic art museum proposal
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MASK architects' camera obscura works with two lenses and a large periscope mirror that were installed on top of the building.
MASK architects' camera obscura works with two lenses and a large periscope mirror that were installed on top of the building.
architects H2L builds concrete slit house on a triangular lot in south korea
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the residence combines working and living spaces in one.
the residence combines working and living spaces in one.
u.lab carefully renovates a former rice mill to create a softly-lit office in seoul
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for a project to create their own office space, the architects focused on retaining the existing 90-year-old building where possible.
for a project to create their own office space, the architects focused on retaining the existing 90-year-old building where possible.
studio minorormajor brings light into an abandoned church in south korea
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using windows, and their metaphorical gaze, the space has been envisioned to create dramatic experiences within the existing religious building.
using windows, and their metaphorical gaze, the space has been envisioned to create dramatic experiences within the existing religious building.
terrazzo furniture and curved forms define starsis's orthodontist surgery in south korea
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the light and bright interior intends to provide a sense of ease and relaxation for those who visit the surgery for treatment.
the light and bright interior intends to provide a sense of ease and relaxation for those who visit the surgery for treatment.
frank gehry and peter marino design louis vuitton's flagship seoul store
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located in the city's gangnam district, the building is gehry's first in south korea and shares many similarities with the fondation louis vuitton in paris.
located in the city's gangnam district, the building is gehry's first in south korea and shares many similarities with the fondation louis vuitton in paris.
CL3 imagines modern furniture for an emperor in korean palace exhibition
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CL3 incorporated contemporary pieces such as desks and storage into the typical pushcart form, blending the modern with tradition.
CL3 incorporated contemporary pieces such as desks and storage into the typical pushcart form, blending the modern with tradition.
