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Eonbuk Midshcool Auditorium
Eonbuk Midshcool Auditorium
Seoul, South Korea
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Eonbuk Midshcool Auditorium
Seoul, South Korea
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2018
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Architecture as Background
The multipurpose auditorium at Eonbuk Middle School is one of two recently completed projects that sought to challenge the uniformity of conventional school architecture. Unlike earlier small-scale school facilities, which were typically awarded through standard bidding, this project was commissioned via a design competition in 2016, marking a shift in approach. While it generally follows the standard design guidelines for multipurpose auditoriums issued around the same period, it also required additional accommodations for the school’s baseball team.
Through a deliberate departure from the existing physical context of the school, we aimed—despite various challenges—to demonstrate that the rigid formalism of school buildings can be overcome through design, and that architectural value can emerge from this process.
Above all, we wanted to create an honest building—one in which the structural system for large-span space was clearly expressed, and from which everything else could unfold naturally. Symmetry and repetition were used to shape a neutral yet pleasant spatial atmosphere, envisioning a space where students—not the building—take center stage. We also hoped to show that dignified public architecture is possible even with humble materials and limited means.
Light Stripe
At Eonbuk Middle School, the multipurpose auditorium was conceived as a gymnasium where structure, form, space, and light are all shaped by a single guiding principle. Structural trusses, well-suited for large spans, were used as the primary modules, repeated to align with standard gymnasium dimensions and to define the space. These modules were wrapped in translucent polycarbonate panels, forming what we call a “light stripe” that softly brings in daylight.
The structural modules descend along the wall, segmenting the elevation, while the light stripe extends down to the gymnasium floor. This repeated configuration establishes a coherent order both inside and out. The integrated structural-function modules define the building’s external form and conceal rainwater downpipes, while also shaping the interior and filtering light into the space.
The upper portion of the light stripe, protruding from the roofline, is designed to block harsh southern sunlight, while polycarbonate panels are installed only on the north-facing side, allowing gentle daylight to illuminate the interior.
Material and Color
As with the other multipurpose auditorium project, great care was taken in the selection of materials and colors to enhance the completeness of the final work. For the interior of Eonbuk’s auditorium, we focused on neutral tones to create a calm, adaptable background for various student activities. The ceiling was painted a light gray to maintain visual continuity with the daylight-collecting truss structure.
In the first-floor lobby and second-floor hall, accent colors similar in tone to the exterior red brick were introduced to establish a visual identity for the shared spaces.
The curtain wall window in the second-floor hall, which faces the original classroom building, serves as a visual link between the two buildings—substituting, in part, for the bridge connection that had to be omitted due to budget constraints.
On the elevation facing the sports field, metal louvers were installed in consideration of the baseball team’s use. These elements helped unify the windows and pilotis into a single design vocabulary, simplifying and organizing the building’s façade.
The multipurpose auditorium at Eonbuk Middle School is one of two recently completed projects that sought to challenge the uniformity of conventional school architecture. Unlike earlier small-scale school facilities, which were typically awarded through standard bidding, this project was commissioned via a design competition in 2016, marking a shift in approach. While it generally follows the standard design guidelines for multipurpose auditoriums issued around the same period, it also required additional accommodations for the school’s baseball team.
Through a deliberate departure from the existing physical context of the school, we aimed—despite various challenges—to demonstrate that the rigid formalism of school buildings can be overcome through design, and that architectural value can emerge from this process.
Above all, we wanted to create an honest building—one in which the structural system for large-span space was clearly expressed, and from which everything else could unfold naturally. Symmetry and repetition were used to shape a neutral yet pleasant spatial atmosphere, envisioning a space where students—not the building—take center stage. We also hoped to show that dignified public architecture is possible even with humble materials and limited means.
Light Stripe
At Eonbuk Middle School, the multipurpose auditorium was conceived as a gymnasium where structure, form, space, and light are all shaped by a single guiding principle. Structural trusses, well-suited for large spans, were used as the primary modules, repeated to align with standard gymnasium dimensions and to define the space. These modules were wrapped in translucent polycarbonate panels, forming what we call a “light stripe” that softly brings in daylight.
The structural modules descend along the wall, segmenting the elevation, while the light stripe extends down to the gymnasium floor. This repeated configuration establishes a coherent order both inside and out. The integrated structural-function modules define the building’s external form and conceal rainwater downpipes, while also shaping the interior and filtering light into the space.
The upper portion of the light stripe, protruding from the roofline, is designed to block harsh southern sunlight, while polycarbonate panels are installed only on the north-facing side, allowing gentle daylight to illuminate the interior.
Material and Color
As with the other multipurpose auditorium project, great care was taken in the selection of materials and colors to enhance the completeness of the final work. For the interior of Eonbuk’s auditorium, we focused on neutral tones to create a calm, adaptable background for various student activities. The ceiling was painted a light gray to maintain visual continuity with the daylight-collecting truss structure.
In the first-floor lobby and second-floor hall, accent colors similar in tone to the exterior red brick were introduced to establish a visual identity for the shared spaces.
The curtain wall window in the second-floor hall, which faces the original classroom building, serves as a visual link between the two buildings—substituting, in part, for the bridge connection that had to be omitted due to budget constraints.
On the elevation facing the sports field, metal louvers were installed in consideration of the baseball team’s use. These elements helped unify the windows and pilotis into a single design vocabulary, simplifying and organizing the building’s façade.
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