architecture in korea (233 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.
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.
Z_lab pitches pyramid-shaped lodges on a south korean glamping site
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‘around follie’ is a modern take on the traditional campground, where Z_lab-designed lodges rise up within the natural environment of jeju island, south korea.
‘around follie’ is a modern take on the traditional campground, where Z_lab-designed lodges rise up within the natural environment of jeju island, south korea.
new robot science museum will construct itself in seoul
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designed by melike altınışık architects, the museum will start its first exhibition with its own construction by robots on site.
designed by melike altınışık architects, the museum will start its first exhibition with its own construction by robots on site.
moon hoon's vibrant 'view folly' overlooks the south korean city of gwangju
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moon hoon view folly is characterized by vibrant, contrasting colors and rhythmic, directional patterning projected onto the exposed structure.
moon hoon view folly is characterized by vibrant, contrasting colors and rhythmic, directional patterning projected onto the exposed structure.
margot krasojević envisions lighthouse hotel off the south korean coastline
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the form of the structure is designed to harness wave power, providing a source of renewable energy for the hotel.
the form of the structure is designed to harness wave power, providing a source of renewable energy for the hotel.
moon hoon integrates morse code into the facade of this house in seoul
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the steel facade expresses two rows of 'dash and dot' punch windows on each level, offering views for both children and adults.
the steel facade expresses two rows of 'dash and dot' punch windows on each level, offering views for both children and adults.
MOTOelastico builds scroll, a fiberglass plastic spiral in a seoul art park
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made of FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic), the 3 loops structure welcomes the visitors with rest and performing areas and provides a key to navigate through the art park.
made of FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic), the 3 loops structure welcomes the visitors with rest and performing areas and provides a key to navigate through the art park.
migliore + servetto redevelops abandoned railway into themed waterfront park in busan
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the project includes various installations as well as a cultural hub for events, concerts, and collective activities.
the project includes various installations as well as a cultural hub for events, concerts, and collective activities.
vertically stacked five-story house by stpmj is wrapped in a red brick façade
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the residence occupies a small site in a highly dense neighborhood of seoul.
the residence occupies a small site in a highly dense neighborhood of seoul.
the ilma showroom expresses modernist-era geometries in seoul
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south korean design office LABOTORY takes influence from russian modernist el lissitzky, translating the abstract compositions into occupiable space.
south korean design office LABOTORY takes influence from russian modernist el lissitzky, translating the abstract compositions into occupiable space.
architects peel an old building for an authentic café in korea
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after years of transformations, the architects have designed a project that mostly comprised of destruction to reveal the original architecture and build a modern café.
after years of transformations, the architects have designed a project that mostly comprised of destruction to reveal the original architecture and build a modern café.
