korea

October 15, 2019

Two Families, One House: High-Density Housing By Stpmj

The Masonry is a multi-family residence by stpmj that embodies a playful game of scale amongst the high-density housing of a planned city southeast of Seoul, Korea.

March 19, 2019

Monolithic Simplicity Transforms Local Korean Architectural Vernacular

Shear House by stpmj shows how the simple treatment of a pitched roof can improve environmental performance and engender dynamic living spaces in Korea.

January 22, 2019

Café Oriente Is Seoul’s Semi-Underground Coffee Shop

Finding the perfect balance between two distinct architectural concepts is always challenging. However, Labotory successfully harmonises Korean aesthetics with minimal charm in Café Oriente.

November 16, 2016

Industrial Chic Meets Luxury Skincare in Aesop’s New Seoul Store

Aesop is a brand that has achieved the impossible – global saturation while maintaining a sense of bespoke locality. The new Aesop Seoul store by Torafu Architects is no exception to this rule.