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Year : 2023
Location : 119, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Use : Seasonal Pavilion
Structure : Aluminum and Stainless Steel Frame Structure

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The public intervention through Seoul Maru is deeply rooted in a rapidly changing socio-cultural ecosystem, driven by a lack of public goods in other cities, the surge in demand for new spatial experiences following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to embrace diverse leisure forms. This approach seeks to break free from the inherent disconnection of existing installation art objects, which intentionally exclude spatial considerations and reflections, and to reach out to the public and "intervene in their daily lives." Attempts to place massive objects or demonstrate media facades against a fabric wall have long been familiar to the public. While offering a visual refresh in a complex urban environment can provide a temporary sense of escape, most works are tailored to the artist's ideology and inclinations, limiting the topics and messages they address as public goods. Based on these conclusions, Seoul Maru had some physical shortcomings in terms of accessibility, making it difficult to accommodate practical issues. The limited accessibility of requiring a staircase from ground level could easily lead to the miscalculation of attempting to attract attention with flashy structures. At the same time, if the project were to be immersed in the surrounding strong identities and adopt a passive approach, it would be difficult to ensure the intended public intervention in terms of interaction and reaction with the public. While a somewhat passive approach might be appropriate in light of Seoul Maru's architectural value and cultural symbolism, the practical motivation to focus on creating an urban context through the "transplantation" of new public goods, rather than blindly preserving existing spaces, resonated more deeply. The above design strategy is summarized in the term "Breathing Architecture." "Breathing architecture," also known as "Breathing Architecture" or "Building Respiration," is a key concept in sustainable architecture, which is based on systems architecture. As one of the methodologies of Adaptive Architecture, it aims to implement a natural circulation system through architectural devices such as movable devices and façade ventilation In-lets in the building envelope. Based on the movement of the envelope and mass, it allows for immediate adaptation to urban microclimates, making it an intuitive approach for creating a pleasant urban environment.

Completion : 2013

Use : Shelter and Storage

Location : Hooke Park. Dorset. United Kingdom

Gross Floor Area : 140m2

Height : 5m

Structure : Timber

Cooperation and Copyright : The Graduates of AA Design and Make in 2014

SSK participated in fabricating, assembling parts in construction. The aim of this project was to provide a space that can be used as a shelter and timber storage as well. Especially, the space had to provide optimal air-flow, and regulate the humidity level to maintain optimal timber condition. However, normal flat-type storage has a limitation in terms of regulating wind direction. Thus, to solve this issue, the roof is bent to the ground, and naturally, the wind is lifted up through the roof surface. At the same time, it regulates the solar access adaptively. At the end, timber can be dried under optimal conditions provided by a bended roof. The aim of this project is to provide a timber shelter for visitors as well as a storage space to stack timbers. SSK was involved in the whole process of construction, especially the major part of mine was assembling and installing each part. The whole process of assembling was quite simple and effective. Normally, 3~4 parts were assembled per day. The critical aspect in the assembly process was how to keep its stability and horizon. To deal with this, it needs to be clamped for at least 2~3days cause the timber has a tendency to recover after fully drying out. Further, it had to be checked several times to ensure the correct position of parts. If the shape of the parts needed to be altered, the fabric string was used to regulate each position. In the process of installing, it needed to be moved out to the site. It was totally impossible to move manually due to its weight. So, it was moved by using a crane and installed easily. Before it, each part was fixed with a string strongly to keep the whole shape of the roof.

Year : 2018

Use : Pop-up Store

Location : Shanghai, China

Gross Floor Area : 117m2

Height : 5m

Structure : Polycarbonate, Plywood, Steel frame, Direct vertical lights

Artwork Design Cooperation : Rescaoe / Hyunui Le

Cica is popular as a treatment for recovering skin, especially. The new product line of Cicapair by Dr.Jart is motivated by the concept of the infinite loop of life. The arrangement of Dr.Flask symbolizes this loop mimicking a Cica leaf. This arrangement has a benefit in the circulation of visitors architecturally without traffic. It will attract people to see the exhibition. It symbolizes the start of Oasis Loop. The entrance is designed to show an elegant image of Dr.Jart. The wall-type object will provide good visibility from a distance to attract visitors. We designed a big flask-shaped display space reflecting the image of Dr.Jart as a specialist in the field of skin treatment. This booth will be used as a display room to show the new product line of Dr.Jart, such as Cicapair, representatively. The lighting panel installed on the floor will make visitors imagine Dr.Jart as a leader of an experimental cosmetic brand that is expanding their market globally.

Rectory Blossom International Competition

SHORTLIST

Year : 2017
Location : Loughton, UK
Use : Seasonal Pavilion
Dimension : 5.1x2.8x5.2m (WxHxD)
Structure : Plywood Frame and Steel Joints

It is one of the projects recently conducted simultaneously, nominated in the Rectory Lane Cemetery Competition. Even if access to the site was not good, we visited three times at different times and weather to investigate the variation of the site context according to time variation. Applying recyclable material as much as possible at a limited cost. Providing community space to residents and visitors as a seasonal shelter. In repeated days, even if we’re losing our dream and view of life, we know that a new experience in a new space will make our life more meaningful. This is the reason why we think the role of architecture, as an experience provider, is significant to this project. What should be the genuine role of the new bench? What kind of spatial experience should be provided to visitors, and how can it move their minds for the next visit? The proposed bench pavilion will provide a memorable experience to visitors with its adapted shape. As a shelter, it will respect the existing camlness of Rectory Lane Cemetery. John Cage, in his book ‘Silence’, talks about the principle of silence, which moves the world. Just pay attention to the sounds surrounding us, and then you can easily recognize different sounds that have already existed in silence. The values of silence we’re losing now, this is the motivation for this project. The bench pavilion has been designed as a small weather shelter annually, which provides a self-isolated, silent space for visitors. They will feel and focus on the sound of rain.

Winter Station International Competition

HONOURABLE MENTION

Year: 2017

Location: Ontario Lake, Toronto, Canada

Use: Winter Shelter

Height: 3m

Structure: Aluminium Frame and Recyclable Fabric

What is the first impression of Lake Ontario? Someone imagines the cold winter season. Someone might think of white beach and beautiful nature. However, we think actually the silent atmosphere of winter lakeside actually represents the identity of Lake Ontario. Have you ever felt the silence on a rainy or snowy lakeside? The silence, this project started with this motivation. Even if, in repeated days, we’re losing our dream and view of life, we know that a new experience in a new space will make our life more meaningful. This is the reason why we think the role of architecture, as an experience provider, is significant to this project. What should be the genuine role of a winter station? What kind of spatial experience should be provided to visitors, and how does it move our mind? John Cage, in his book ‘Silence’, talks about the principle of silence, which moves the world. Just pay attention to the sounds surrounding us, and then you can easily recognize different sounds that have already existed in silence. The values of silence we’re losing now, this is the motivation for this project. The winter station has been designed as a small weather shelter during the cold season which providing a self-isolated, silent space for visitors. They will feel and focus on the sound of wind and snow via this unique space called ‘Winter Blossom’. Visitors could stay at the shelter during the day and night, and even in a harsh, cold season. It will make people’s minds warmer, and get closer to a small bonfire inside.

Year: 2013

Use: Pavilion

Location: Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom

Gross Floor Area: 80m2

Height: 1 story (3.8m)

Structure: Aluminum and Stainless Steel Frame Structure

What is the dream? Some people used to say that a dream becomes real when it comes true. It means that a dream is just a shadow of reality. For someone, a dream is just a dream that never comes true in his or her life. For someone, a dream is ambitious and must be achieved for their whole life. It’s kind of destiny. However, the truth is that a dream makes us dream and keep moving toward something. As mentioned in ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’ of William Shakespeare: ‘my soul is in the sky’, everyone is living their life with their soul to get close to their own dream. Have you ever seen stars in a starry night and thought about how your life is going well? This project is motivated by such pure feelings on the bright hill below the stars. How the pavilion provokes people to revive their forgotten dream. The concept of a pavilion comes from the trace of stars in the midnight sky. In the square volume (7,700x7,700), several layers of boxes containing people’s dreams would be arranged following the circle. This symbolizes their dreams are floating surrounding themselves, and further it reflects the motive ‘my soul is in the sky’ in ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’. The real life separate from a dream? It might be disappointment. If we pursue only its logic at the expense of the dream, no identity anymore. Life follows logic or principles? Does the life, which is being supported by such gorgeous principles, always bring us happiness? No, of course not. There is no link between what we feel and what it intends. It should stand in balance. Before living the life, we should look around at what is happening these days surrounding us, and keep going on our way to our dream. The pavilion would be built based on such a notion. By putting meaningful belongings of yours into the small box, the belonging gets a new identity. At the same time, the space in the pavilion gets a new sense of place. At the end, it becomes the Dream Pavilion.

Year: 2013

Use: Pavilion

Location: London, United Kingdom

Gross Floor Area: 72m2

Height: 5m

Structure: Steel and Concrete Panel

The motive of this project is to explore how we can feel the peaceful atmosphere in space. The real meaningful peace comes from the harmonization between you and me. However, the thing is, this essential logic for peace is severely ignored in a certain country in the world. In Sudan, according to the recent survey, almost 80% the population is starving and dying because of the severe lack of water and food. The more critical fact is that they have no shelter for their own family. Many people are living in small tents or brick wall houses. The problem is that they are exposed to the harsh environmental conditions of Africa. Almost all houses have poor ventilation and even low light. This project started with this task: how can we improve such a terrible condition to live in? The main point for sustainable space is how we can control daylight and air inside. The site of this project is London, which has high solar radiation annually. Especially, in this site, Bethnal Green, has been exposed to excessive daylight. Thus, the thing is how the mass controls such a strong environmental condition and uses it. At first, the best orientation to get optimal solar radiation in London annually is basically southeast direction; the angle is 15 degrees. Further, in terms of facade and roof design, the optimal angle to use solar energy is 30 degree at this site. On these essential facts, we suggested the pillars that act as natural lighting as well as ventilation inside, because if the mass is opened to the south side, it will be heated too much because of strong daylight. However, by rotating the mass 15 degrees, it is prevented from being exposed to the excessive solar radiation. The light pillar will provide enough daylight inside without any electric energy. Furthermore, the movable wall attached to the north side will provide multipurpose spaces. This pavilion is the mediator between nature and the human.

Seoul Design Olympiad International Competition

HONOURABLE MENTION

Year: 2009

Use: Pavilion

Location: UK

Gross Floor Area: 105m2

Height: 1 story (6m)

Structure: Steel Frame Structure / Aluminium Panel

Have you ever seen the countless stars on top of a dark mountain? Star lights pouring upon me make me impressed and feel alive. It is a Rain of Light, which is the motive for this project. It is really exciting to see stars in the night sky with loved ones. The Pavilion of Luminis will lead urban citizens to recollect nostalgic memories that they have forgotten under the starless sky. The structure is sustainable and can generate power on its own using solar lighting and a water circulation system. In spring, flower seeds will come and make the pavilion look like a real forest. In summer, it will provide a cool green to citizens. In the fall, it will become a romantic space with fallen leaves. In winter, it will transform into a skating rink and become a playground of memory for children. As for the pavilion, more weight should be put not on human livability but on resting potential. At the same time, spatial experience and aesthetic beauty should be given. That is, it is a beautiful resting space in the city. It needs to meet simplicity and functionality while providing visual pleasure. The place the Pavilion of Luminis is located in will encompass the shades of trees and water space. Through this, citizens will naturally feel nature in the city. Through the light thrown inside, they will recollect memories and become more intimate with the one next to them. It is a bridge linking people. The stimulus of warm light will change the image before and after of entering. Users will have an opportunity for anguish that much of the interflow of potentiality is replaced by each stem of light once they experience the space. A kind of space for the Interflow and Consilience will be referred to. Users will be inspired to explore an identity and potential as the subject of the Interflow with this experience of diverse and dramatic space. The stars in the night sky are reproduced to stimulate a touch of nostalgia. The message of hope and aspiration from the warmth of light will be delivered to their hearts. This project originated from an anguish that the possibility of a purified human to select the good genes of the Consilience, the Interflow, in the formation of a relationship with them. The study about the possibility of purifying will test the human nature that selects correct knowledge and the will to apply it. To do this, the assessor in the primitive impulses needed a stimulus.