Korean Architecture
Korean architecture, from traditional hanok forms to contemporary buildings that reinterpret Korean spatial and material traditions.
MTT Wraps a Damyang Café Around a Garden Lawn with a Chain of Low, Slate-Roofed Pavilions
In Damyang, South Korea, a 2,317 m² café bends its low glazed wings around a planted lawn, letting the garden, not the building, take center stage.
TYPE S Sets Raw Concrete Against Soft Lounges in a Second Juno Hair Salon in Seoul's Seongsu District
In Seoul's Seongsu district, a 304 m² salon plays stainless steel and bush-hammered concrete against bouclé, mosaic floors and glowing light walls.
Mastering Privacy in Urban Living: The Upper Wall, Low Wall Residence
Exploring Kode Architects' Upper Wall, Low Wall Residence, a privacy-centric home design that merges traditional and modern elements in urban Seongnam-si, South Korea.
Gorami House by DRAWING WORKS – A Contemporary Revival of Traditional Korean Architecture in Jecheon
Gorami House by DRAWING WORKS in Jecheon blends traditional Korean farmhouse elements with modern design, preserving memory, light, and natural flow.
Independent: Hanok-Inspired Dementia Care That Prioritizes Autonomy Over Supervision
A therapeutic day care center in Yangsan, South Korea, uses traditional Korean architecture to help dementia patients navigate space on their own terms.
Haksanjae Private Library and Residence: A Modern Interpretation of Traditional Korean Architecture
An architectural retreat blending traditional Korean architecture with modern design, Haksanjae offers a private library, residence, and cultural sanctuary in nature.
Old Ferry Donut Café by Studio GIMGEOSIL – A Modern Korean Twist on the Classic Donut Shop
Old Ferry Donut Café blends traditional Korean design with modern style, offering unique donuts in a cozy, culturally inspired atmosphere. #Architecture
INDEPENDENT
The presented project “INDEPENDENT” combines tradition with modernity, strives to create peaceful and fun place, assumes cooperation but also encourages self-reliance. The frame made of buildings designed on a human scale evokes a feeling of security and peace. This way design helps patient to recognize surroundings with ease, as they are always in a chara
Boundary Residence: A Contemporary Traditional Hanok Renovation by CMM Architects
A poetic hanok renovation in Gyeongju blending traditional Korean architecture with soft geometry and nature-centric contemporary living.
Hillmaru Country Club by YKH Associates: A Harmonious Fusion of Luxury, Tradition, and Performance in Pocheon-si, South Korea
Hillmaru Country Club blends traditional Korean architecture with modern luxury, featuring glulam wood structure, panoramic views, and flexible planning.
The Pavilion of Contemplation by JK-AR: A Modern Reflection on Traditional East Asian Architecture
A contemporary pavilion in Seoul blending traditional Korean architecture with modern design, offering space for reflection, culture, and community.
Sailing House by IROJE KHM Architects: A Contemporary Seaside Dream Home in Incheon
Sailing House by IROJE KHM Architects blends modern design with Korean tradition, offering panoramic ocean views and serene, family-centered living.
Nature-Integrated Architecture: The Design of Rose Mary Cafe by Chiasmus Partners
A South Korean cafe seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings through fluid architecture, transparent materials, and immersive spatial design.
MIGIUI by Architect-K: Harmonizing Architecture with Nature in South Korea
Exploring MIGIUI by Architect-K, a South Korean project that harmonizes architecture with nature, fostering ecological restoration and contemplation.
Reflective Pavilion Architecture: The Secret Forest Tree Pavilion by NEXT Architects
The Secret Forest Tree Pavilion redefines reflective pavilion architecture, blending mirrored surfaces and natural elements for an immersive forest experience.
Narrative Architects Build a Courtyard House Around 570 Years of Korean Memory in Andong
A 172-square-meter residence in rural Gyeongsangbuk-do channels the spatial logic of a nearby ancestral hanok into a concrete and timber home for an aging
MizMedi DEAR'ONE Postpartum Care Center: Redefining Postpartum Care Through Thoughtful Architecture
MizMedi DEAR'ONE Postpartum Care Center redefines healthcare design, creating a nurturing, innovative space for mothers and newborns.
Studio Jeongdongjin by Architecture Studio YEIN: A Timeless Office Design at the Edge of Korea’s Landscape
Studio Jeongdongjin by Architecture Studio YEIN is an architectural masterpiece in South Korea, blending modern design with nature.
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