L-Shaped House in Korea by Byoungsoo Cho Architects | Buildings | Architectural Review
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Highly Commended: In it’s sensuous materiality and hidden depths, the L-Shaped House is a welcome respite from the sprawling metropolis of Seoul
This weekend house lies in a small valley about an hour from the sprawling metropolis of Seoul. The clients are a professional couple who spend time out of the city at weekends, but at some point plan to relocate here permanently.
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Folding doors of black-stained cedar open up to reveal a low terrace deck adjoining the main living space. When the house is not in use, the doors seal it shut
Though rural, the setting is slightly schizophrenic, with a recently-developed industrial area to the west and a more pastoral backdrop of mountains and forests to the east. This experiential dichotomy frames the architectural approach, as the house turns its back on industry and opens up to nature.