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Story

A harmonious blend of tradition and modernity on Jeju Island Situated amidst the mandarin orchards of Seogwipo, Jeju, IEOSEO by GOA Studio is a masterful exploration of spatial and material relationships. The site offers a panoramic view where Hyeongje, Gapa, and Mara Islands align along a single horizon, which serves as the conceptual foundation for the design. The architecture is articulated through three distinct volumes: Block A, a two-story structure; Block B, a single-story space; and a central open kitchen. These volumes are unified by a continuous floor plane and a shared roofline, angled to frame the surrounding landscape. The central kitchen acts as a communal anchor, drawing inspiration from the Jeongja and village community halls, mediating between the two residential wings while maintaining privacy. Constructed with a heavy timber structure, the project adheres to a principle of tectonic honesty, revealing columns and beams without unnecessary finishes. The material palette includes cedar, basalt stone, and wood, recontextualized to offer a sense of defamiliarization. Fenestration is carefully calibrated to balance privacy and openness, with Block A embracing the environment and Block B offering an introspective, cave-like experience.

Design Highlights

Three distinct volumes unified by a continuous floor plane and shared roofline Central open kitchen inspired by traditional Korean pavilions Heavy timber structure exposing columns and beams Material palette of cedar, basalt stone, and wood Fenestration calibrated for privacy and openness

Key Facts

Key Aspect Detail
Architect GOA Studio
Location Seogwipo, Jeju, South Korea
Structural System Heavy timber
Materials Cedar, basalt stone, wood
Design Inspiration Jeongja, village community hall

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • exterior: Cedar cladding
  • interior: Basalt stone and wood

Materials

  • wood — Exterior cladding and interior surfaces
  • stone — Interior surfaces and structural elements
  • glass — Windows and doors

Construction / Systems

  • structural: Heavy timber structure with exposed columns and beams

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: natural wood tones, stone gray
  • Lighting: Natural light with large windows and skylights

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