The renovation project involves two adjacent buildings, a traditional hanok from 1949 and a five-story commercial structure from 1968. Instead of restoring or replacing features, the design harmonizes these disparate elements, featuring a stairwell reminiscent of historical alleys to connect the two. The commercial building's elevation draws from traditional hanok roof patterns, blending historical elements into a modern facade. At the same time, the renovated hanok emphasizes light and gaps, preserving existing materials while enhancing the space's user experience, demonstrating a thoughtful balance between the past and contemporary architecture.
The renovation smartly harmonizes contrasting elements of the two buildings, using a new design to bridge the past and present without simply restoring or replacing them.
Introducing a stairwell that resembles an alleyway connects the structures, reflecting the historical cityscape while enhancing movement and flow through the site.
The commercial building's elevation creatively adapts traditional architectural forms into modern materials, paying homage to the past without reverting to nostalgia.
Gaps and light are central to the renovated hanok, emphasizing the preservation of wood while allowing for new experiences and interactions within the space.
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