diagonal partitions and spacious courtyards form playful pension by rieuldorang atelier in korea

A PENSION THAT STANDS OUT IN gyeongju, korea

structure agency rieuldorang atelier introduces ‘marea home’, a playful pension located in gyeongju, korea. with the positioning neighboring a number of residential tasks and motels, the architects determined to distinguish the design and make it stand out amongst its environment. subsequently, they got here up with the concept of shifting the attitude from a easy keep to play, producing a spacious dwelling surroundings with clear, eye-catching geometries, and incorporating an extra pool space, courtyard, and playground.

all photographs courtesy of joonhwan yoon

play on keep

so as to understand marea home, rieuldorang atelier (discover extra right here) drew affect from their earlier kindergarten designs. consequently, they gave specific emphasis on the idea of play, in addition to the connection between occupants and nature. ‘most people dwelling in flats have an absence of play within the dwelling area. it’s (…) one thing you possibly can’t do in an condominium front room — vegetation swaying within the wind, the expertise of touching the soil, and so forth.’ the architects point out.

to beat these limitations, the undertaking takes benefit of the undulating terrain to create a number of areas of play, together with a big courtyard and playground. the design removes the boundaries between decorative gardens and playgrounds, producing open areas the place visitors of all ages can join with nature, and respect the great thing about the encircling hills, bushes, and vegetation.

diagonal partitions kind distinctive volumetry

on this pension, the design language is especially characterised by indirect traces. the architects shaped diagonal components which function each partitions and roofs, thus making a reasonably uncommon volumetry that stands out within the space. on the proper facet of the positioning, a diagonal wall gives privateness from the adjoining buildings. moreover, its steady form provides a uniform look to the undertaking, with out making it seem as a single, heavy mass.

design derived from consideration and private expertise

in marea home, rieuldorang atelier meant to create high quality structure, derived from a deep consideration and private expertise. prioritizing fluid motion and passable area sizes, the designers drew affect from their very own on a regular basis lives and information to form handy sleeping areas with best mattress heights, in addition to playgrounds that reply efficiently to kids’s play patterns.

undertaking information:

title: marea home
architects: rieuldorang atelier

construction engineering: SDM companions

location: gyeongju-si, gyeongsangbuk-do

space: 118.91 sqm

myrto katsikopoulou I designboom

nov 24, 2021