studio_GAON (20 articles)
located in seoul, south korea, the small firm is led by acclaimed architects hyoungnam lim and eunjoo roh.
studio_GAON designs traditional house in seoul's largest neo-hanok residential complex
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in modern korea, 'hanok' only remain intact in some traditional villages and in designated areas, including bukchon in seoul.
in modern korea, 'hanok' only remain intact in some traditional villages and in designated areas, including bukchon in seoul.
studio_GAON recreates the story of choco luce in gonju, south korea
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nestled in between buildings, the renovated chocolatery is a little gem for sweet-lovers.
nestled in between buildings, the renovated chocolatery is a little gem for sweet-lovers.
studio_GAON's concrete house provides sunlit solitude in jeju, korea
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the name of the house means 'wind stays, sunshine caresses', and with views of the nearby port, is intended to serve as a beacon of calm amidst the bustle of the town.
the name of the house means 'wind stays, sunshine caresses', and with views of the nearby port, is intended to serve as a beacon of calm amidst the bustle of the town.
studio_GAON renovates korean house to transcend time, memories and places
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sometimes, when rescuing homes from being torn down, there's a feeling that a complicated and bottomless ego remains within the old dwelling.
sometimes, when rescuing homes from being torn down, there's a feeling that a complicated and bottomless ego remains within the old dwelling.
studio_GAON breathes life into small seoul alleyway with blooming house
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located on a plot of land measuring only 66 square meters; the final plan, while very small, manages to adequately provide all necessary functions.
located on a plot of land measuring only 66 square meters; the final plan, while very small, manages to adequately provide all necessary functions.
studio_GAON frames surroundings with mise en abyme photography studio
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the cube-like form features a series of frame shapes overlapping and superimposed over one another that filter the surrounding environment, composing snapshots of the outside »
the cube-like form features a series of frame shapes overlapping and superimposed over one another that filter the surrounding environment, composing snapshots of the outside environment as it evolves.
studio_GAON positions concrete café on an awkward triangular plot
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the building adopts a protective, monolithic appearance in order to ensure privacy and reduce internal noise pollution.
the building adopts a protective, monolithic appearance in order to ensure privacy and reduce internal noise pollution.
studio_GAON blends public and private spaces for six with nogyang house
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the plan was organized vertically, with equally divided private and public spaces on each floor.
the plan was organized vertically, with equally divided private and public spaces on each floor.
studio_GAON conceives house in sang-an as a camping ground
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the south kkorean residence is a playground of outdoor activities located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level.
the south kkorean residence is a playground of outdoor activities located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level.
studio_GAON transforms 20-year-old concrete warehouse into newlywed abode
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the towering structure surrounded by a rice paddy and field has been reformed with warm woods and hand-painted murals.
the towering structure surrounded by a rice paddy and field has been reformed with warm woods and hand-painted murals.
studio_GAON forms concrete house of respect and happiness in seoul
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in regards to the abstract concepts of respect and happiness, the architecture considers each member’s sense of belonging and privacy by organizing various heights and »
in regards to the abstract concepts of respect and happiness, the architecture considers each member’s sense of belonging and privacy by organizing various heights and quantities of space.
studio_GAON constructs house amongst the mountaintops of south korea
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the traditional korean architecture provides expansive views of jiri mountain.
the traditional korean architecture provides expansive views of jiri mountain.
studio_GAON designs sinjinmal building in south korea
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mass amounts of glazing and a zig-zagging staircase help distinguish the structure while relating to its context.
mass amounts of glazing and a zig-zagging staircase help distinguish the structure while relating to its context.
studio_GAON assembles three-tiered house for family reunions
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exploring modern notions of what family time means, the architects developed a three-tiered volume to represent the different generations.
exploring modern notions of what family time means, the architects developed a three-tiered volume to represent the different generations.
studio_GAON designs red cross cube pavilion as LEGO block
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resembling a giant red LEGO block, the fundraising event was installed during the christmas period in 2013 in the central myeong-dong district, one of seoul's busiest »
resembling a giant red LEGO block, the fundraising event was installed during the christmas period in 2013 in the central myeong-dong district, one of seoul's busiest intersections.
studio_GAON perch concrete castle on top of mountain in korea
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smoothing the existing sharp edges of the land, the house is perched high above the ground, offering views out over the valley.
smoothing the existing sharp edges of the land, the house is perched high above the ground, offering views out over the valley.
studio_GAON: lucias earth incorporates traces left behind
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originally an abandoned ruin, south korean architects studio_gaon have reinterpreted left over traces of the building's history into the new design.
originally an abandoned ruin, south korean architects studio_gaon have reinterpreted left over traces of the building's history into the new design.
studio_GAON: house of january, house on the demarcation
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the house is erected on several crossings of demarcation: between the dead and living; between various levels of ground; between an old job and a new beginning, like a gate that »
the house is erected on several crossings of demarcation: between the dead and living; between various levels of ground; between an old job and a new beginning, like a gate that transcends boundaries.
studio_GAON: house of san jo
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the 50-square meter structure contains a living room and bedroom which are connected by a kitchen that opens to an outdoor deck to overlook 8 mountain peaks to the west.
the 50-square meter structure contains a living room and bedroom which are connected by a kitchen that opens to an outdoor deck to overlook 8 mountain peaks to the west.
studio_GAON: house in geumsan
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this secluded residence nestled within the hills of south korea allows a breeze to sweep the interior through the facade's opened portals.
this secluded residence nestled within the hills of south korea allows a breeze to sweep the interior through the facade's opened portals.
