architecture in korea (243 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.
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.
studio_GAON builds a small timber house amid the mountains of south korea
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a combination of low and high windows offer diverse views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
a combination of low and high windows offer diverse views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
yong ju lee transforms 1930s wooden house into the hoehyeon community building in seoul
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the design focuses on exposing the original ceiling structure, built during the japanese colonial period.
the design focuses on exposing the original ceiling structure, built during the japanese colonial period.
matteo cainer proposes to turn an underground bunker into a 'machine for social repair'
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inspired by dante alighieri's poem, the divine comedy, the architects decided to approach the project from three different angles: inferno, purgatory, and paradise.
inspired by dante alighieri's poem, the divine comedy, the architects decided to approach the project from three different angles: inferno, purgatory, and paradise.
an intricate wooden canopy tops JK-AR's house of three trees in south korea
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functioning both structurally and aesthetically, the canopy has been constructed from 4006 pieces and using only wooden joinery.
functioning both structurally and aesthetically, the canopy has been constructed from 4006 pieces and using only wooden joinery.
sknypl inflates sculptures for urban garden in korean rooftop
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the inflatable structures create a roofscape over the existing hall, as the amorphous shapes establish a dialogue with the city.
the inflatable structures create a roofscape over the existing hall, as the amorphous shapes establish a dialogue with the city.
stpmj adds stainless steel panels to the front of salon guui in seoul
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inside, the refurbishment of the 1980s structure carefully reveals the inner layers and hidden materials of the building.
inside, the refurbishment of the 1980s structure carefully reveals the inner layers and hidden materials of the building.
starsis + ilsang workroom build an idyllic guesthouse on jeju island in south korea
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developed together with the client, the buildings are designed to quietly blend into the landscape.
developed together with the client, the buildings are designed to quietly blend into the landscape.
WGNB combines a black circle, quadrangle + triangle for the flagship store of juun.j in seoul
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the store design focuses on the use of black – the fashion brand's identity color.
the store design focuses on the use of black – the fashion brand's identity color.
moon hoon manipulates a stack of 'buckets' for sesame oil HQ in seoul
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the high-ceilinged ground floor serves as the company's flagship store, while a mezzanine level functions as a showroom.
the high-ceilinged ground floor serves as the company's flagship store, while a mezzanine level functions as a showroom.
yong ju lee installs 'the wind shape' canopy to simulate the flowing movement of fabric
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formed for an outdoor gallery space, the perforated metal sheeting creates a visual contrast against the exposed concrete walls.
formed for an outdoor gallery space, the perforated metal sheeting creates a visual contrast against the exposed concrete walls.
futuristic lines and sleek surfaces shape korean laboratory by beomki lee
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how can a research lab be designed for a continuously evolving 21st century? beomki lee's solution is a sophisticated, neutral interior.
how can a research lab be designed for a continuously evolving 21st century? beomki lee's solution is a sophisticated, neutral interior.
seoul botanic park incorporates a flower-shaped roof and triangular glass façade
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the country's largest greenhouse opens in may 2019.
the country's largest greenhouse opens in may 2019.
CoRe + graft object form a giant pneumatic ring for seoul square ice rink
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the structure has been formed using two layers of laminated urethane and about 40,000 lightweight ropes.
the structure has been formed using two layers of laminated urethane and about 40,000 lightweight ropes.
π-ville 99 converts discarded containers into experimental extension of korea university
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the vacant lot neighboring the university was transformed into an innovative building made of recycled shipping containers.
the vacant lot neighboring the university was transformed into an innovative building made of recycled shipping containers.
IROJE KHM forms zig-zagged colored townhouses for 'stella fiore' project in south korea
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the concept revolves around the idea of forming 'architectural stars' which are shaped by the space requirements of the brief.
the concept revolves around the idea of forming 'architectural stars' which are shaped by the space requirements of the brief.
ar-architects plans family home around internal courtyards in south korea
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the design focuses on the creation of exterior green spaces that link back to the interior.
the design focuses on the creation of exterior green spaces that link back to the interior.
studio_GAON uses 300,000 bricks to construct the jetavana buddhist temple in south korea
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the concrete and brick construction forms a minimal and uniform architectural expression in reference to buddhist asceticism.
the concrete and brick construction forms a minimal and uniform architectural expression in reference to buddhist asceticism.
