Danam(Red Rock)

Incheon, South Korea

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Danam(Red Rock)

Incheon, South Korea

Firm

YRArchitects

Type

Residential › Private House
Commercial › Retail

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2023

SIZE

5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft

BUDGET

$10K - 50K

The couple who owns the property named the cafe Danam818 (DANAM818) from the beginning, taking the address of the site, 81-8 Danam-dong, as inspiration. This evolved into the design concept they had envisioned since their first visit to the site, called Danam (丹巖), meaning ‘red rocks naturally set against a backdrop of lush chestnut groves.’ The main material for the building was chosen to be appropriate stone, which is economical, timeless, and becomes increasingly harmonious with the surrounding environment as it ages. This choice also created an interesting architectural project, as the spelling 'DANAM' from Danam818 directly references Danam (丹巖).

The shape of the roof was planned in compliance with the district unit planning regulations, which restrict over 70% of roofs to gable forms. Therefore, the second-floor residential section features three sloping roofs that meet at the top in a pinwheel formation, while a portion of the café’s first-floor roof was designed as a sloped skylight to ensure sufficient natural light inside the café while adhering to the regulations.

The couple who owns the property named the café Danam818 (DANAM818) from the outset, drawing inspiration from its address, 81-8 Danam-dong. This evolved into the design concept they envisioned from their first visit to the site: Danam (丹巖), meaning “red rocks naturally set against a backdrop of lush chestnut groves.” Stone was chosen as the primary building material—economical, timeless, and increasingly harmonious with the surrounding environment as it ages. This choice also added depth to the architectural narrative, as the spelling DANAM in Danam818 directly references Danam (丹巖).

The roof design followed district unit planning regulations, which require over 70% of roofs to be gable forms. Accordingly, the second-floor residential section features three sloping roofs that converge in a pinwheel formation, while part of the café’s first-floor roof incorporates a sloped skylight. This ensures ample natural light inside the café while remaining compliant with the regulations.

In select areas, the concrete structure was deliberately left exposed and roughly finished, giving the building a distinctive character. The interior was designed with minimal decorative elements, intentionally revealing the building’s structure and employing materials such as brick and plywood to emphasize a raw, tactile quality.

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