Overlapping interior and exterior stairs diversifies circulation while maximizing space efficiency. The peninsular lot exposes the ground floor, challenging privacy and security. Elevating the building mass on concentric columns creates a ‘common ground’ with an open view from the inside and a closed view from the outside. The level difference between neighboring Hanok (traditional Korean house) and garden is a dynamic spatial experience, a pleasant center-piece for the family to enjoy without unwanted exposure to the street.
The mother occupies the unit with closest ground-level access, whose skylighted double-height space create an uncompromising drama. Sister 1 unit is for a couple with two children: four bedrooms connect to a corridor which doubles as a common area, allowing necessary moments of solitude. Sister 2 unit is for a couple with one child: among the communal and interactive working and playing spaces, an alcove altar serves the family’s Catholic faith. Sister 3 unit is for a couple without kids: a double-height atrium and arched threshold leads to the shared kitchen.
The roof provides a “sky-yard” for all four families to gather and enjoy the view of surrounding mountains. The façade composition evokes pareidolic readings: the activity of the occupants within animate various ‘faces,’ familiarizing an otherwise artificial object. Credits: - Dyne Architects - Architects of Record - Gwangyeop Jang - iLEAP Constuction - Contractor - Gwangduck Choi - SsD - Architect - Jinhee Park