Studio Jeongdongjin / Architecture Studio YEIN

Between Jeongdong Stream and the Fields – The workplace is located between Jeongdongjin village and the adjoining fields, going through the principle gate of Jeongdongjin Elementary Faculty. To the northeast lies the Jeongdong Stream reservoir, the place reeds sway within the spring, whereas to the south, open fields take pleasure in heat daylight and scenic magnificence year-round. The elongated website narrows because it slopes towards the river, permitting for a structure the place the constructing is positioned on the northern finish, creating an open southern courtyard. Functionally, the workplace required two foremost areas: a design workspace for workers and a personal workplace for the architect. These areas are separated however visually linked by way of a clear passage, which bridges the northern and southern areas, thereby making a seamless relationship with nature.

Connecting Two Areas – The constructing’s structure is designed to accommodate its useful wants. The doorway is positioned to the north, the place the street results in the location. Upon getting into, guests are guided by way of a protracted hall, which serves as each an exhibition house and a pathway to the opposite areas. To the north, the workers workspace features a multipurpose space for model-making and facilities. Additional alongside, the hall results in the architect’s personal workplace positioned to the south, which incorporates restrooms and a storage space for an intensive archive of supplies. This design successfully connects the areas, permitting for a easy movement from one space to the subsequent.

Architecturally, the workplace options uncovered concrete gabled roofs and a facade of reclaimed brick, giving the constructing a way of timelessness. Whereas newly constructed, it evokes a sense of belonging to the location, mixing seamlessly into the panorama with out overwhelming its environment. The 2 distinct lots are designed to align with the pure axis, harmonizing with the native atmosphere, a key design intention.

Structure Rooted in Jeongdongjin’s Story –  Jeongdongjin, the place fishing and farming coexist, preserves traces of Korea’s historical past, together with industrialization and the Korean Struggle. Regardless of its fame as a dawn vacation spot, popularized by the Sandglass (Molaesigye, 모래시계) drama, the village faces challenges akin to declining tourism and a scarcity of latest sights.

Relocating the workplace to Jeongdongjin displays the assumption that architectural design, facilitated by fashionable networks, can thrive anyplace. With KTX rail companies connecting Seoul on to Jeongdongjin Station, the space to Gangneung’s metropolis middle not poses a barrier. This transfer represents a dedication to specializing in design whereas addressing problems with rural decline and concrete shrinkage. It is usually a narrative of structure, aimed toward connecting this village to the world and making certain that Jeongdongjin’s magnificence as ‘the village of dawn’ continues to encourage.