ⓠ What is the design concept of the "Spring Day Bear House" and the reason behind it?
ⓐ The concept focuses on the kitchen (mom) as the center of the home, prioritizing family communication through eye contact. The entire space is designed to be engaging while maintaining an efficient and organically flowing connection. Since there are young children in the house, special emphasis was placed on the word "family" and the small joys within it.
ⓠ (Following the previous question) What was the spatial layout and design criteria for the "Spring Day Bear House"?
ⓐ The living room was designed to be used for various purposes, independent from other spaces. The kitchen, as the heart of the home, is centrally placed with a raised platform, like a stage. The transition to the second floor is open and three-dimensional, connecting the family room, children's room, and attic. The master bedroom is placed at the innermost part of the house to focus on its primary function.
ⓠ What are the key features you would like to highlight about the structure or design of the "Spring Day Bear House"?
ⓐ The house includes various level changes to bring joy to movement within the space. The finishing materials and colors were minimized (white and wood) to ensure that they don't clash with furniture or decorations but instead serve as a neutral background for daily life.
ⓠ What was the most important aspect of communication with the client during the design process?
ⓐ Above all, it was essential to reflect the client's wishes as much as possible. The key focus was on creating a house that offers the enjoyment and expansion of living in a home, rather than the sterile feel of an apartment, especially with children.
ⓠ Were there any difficulties in reflecting the client’s requirements during the design process?
ⓐ Rather than being difficult, the challenge arose when the structure changed from reinforced concrete to wood framing midway. The finishing techniques and focal points for each structure are different, so adjustments had to be made accordingly.
ⓠ What was the most important consideration during the design process as an architect?
ⓐ The natural connection of spaces from the kitchen and mom's studio to the family room and attic through the staircase was a key focus.
ⓠ Were there specific criteria for selecting construction materials for the "Spring Day Bear House"?
ⓐ Familiarity, warmth, and neatness.
ⓠ What aspect of the design process did the client respond to the most?
ⓐ The natural connection and fun derived from the hierarchy of spaces.
ⓠ What would you consider the best part of the "Spring Day Bear House" as an architect?
ⓐ The upper and lower spaces around the staircase.
ⓠ What was the aspect that you, as the architect, focused on the most for the family?
ⓐ Rather than focusing on being a "head of the family," it was about maintaining a consistent flow from the beginning to the end of the project.
ⓠ Is there anything you feel regretful about in the design of the "Spring Day Bear House" as an architect?
ⓐ The "roofless room" on the exterior was rejected during the permitting stage due to the opinion of a civil servant. I had designed this space to be legally compliant, while naturally blocking external views and connecting organically to the interior. However, the official dismissed it, claiming they had never seen such a proposal. (It’s frustrating that such officials still exist.)
ⓠ Why was the name "Spring Day Bear" chosen?
ⓐ The client named it by incorporating the names of their children.
ⓠ How would you evaluate the construction process as the designer and supervisor?
ⓐ The design intentions and the client's detailed requests were relatively well expressed. While not everything was perfect, I guided the process to ensure the use of top-quality workers from foundation to finishing, resulting in a satisfactory outcome within the budget.
ⓠ What would you like to say about the "Spring Day Bear House" as an architect?
ⓐ Even though it is a private house, architecture becomes a public good once it is built. I hope this house blends well with the neighborhood, just as originally intended. And as the children grow, many parts of the house will change, but I hope it remains a house that naturally adapts and evolves within its intended flexible and organic space.
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