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Jeju Gueom-ri 'Sosohun'
Jeju Gueom-ri 'Sosohun'
Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, South Korea
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Jeju Gueom-ri 'Sosohun'
Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, South Korea
### 1) Site Conditions and House Layout
The Sosohun is located near the coast of Jeju Island, although not directly visible from the site, it is within walking distance to the sea. In the nearby area, low Jeju stone walls and green fields stretch between small houses.
The site is adjacent to a road, but the entrance is very narrow, and the building can only be positioned further into the site, where there is enough space to build. To the south, the neighboring plot is naturally elevated, giving a comfortable and cozy feeling when standing on the site as it feels like the land gently embraces the house.
The shape of the site can be described as resembling a narrow-necked bottle, where the portion connecting to the road is narrow, but as you move deeper into the plot, the land gradually widens. The building was placed between the narrow and wider sections of the land, creating a narrow path that naturally connects to the road. By approaching the house from the rear, the house appears to be in a quiet and independent location. Moreover, by placing the building in the middle of the site, a large yard was created at the far end of the plot, which is surrounded by elevated neighboring plots, giving the feeling of an open but enclosed space.
The layout of the house can also be explained by its three axes. As you walk along the path, the first structure you encounter along the axis is a single-story garage. This garage acts as a boundary, like a fence, and by opening and closing the large doors, the owners can selectively interact with strangers. (If the door is left open, the interior becomes visible from the road.)
After passing the garage, the next structure along a different axis is the two-story residential section. The lower part of the residence is positioned at a 45-degree angle to the garage, with the layout mirroring the symmetry of the yard. This ensures that the living spaces (living room, dining room, kitchen, guest room, and entrance porch) are independent of the road, while opening up directly to the yard, allowing for private activities and a seamless connection to the outdoors.
The second floor of the residence was rotated by 12 degrees relative to the first floor, so that the windows on the second floor could capture the view of the sea. The rotated angle also has the effect of making the second floor recessed from the first floor, ensuring the privacy of the couple's space and preventing it from being directly visible from the exterior. As a result, small decks emerged from the second floor, each connected to individual rooms.
### 2) Client's Requirements and Reflections (Floor Plan and Characteristics of Each Room)
**Client's Requirements**
- The main residence and the storage area (for storing goods, and in winter, for the dogs or a future studio) should be separate but connected in terms of flow.
- The rooms can be small, but the kitchen and bathroom should be spacious and comfortable.
- The kitchen and living room should be connected, and there should be an outdoor space for friends to enjoy tea or a barbecue. The space should be expandable on special occasions by opening windows.
- A space where the dogs can shelter from rain should be provided.
- The first floor should allow freedom to walk around with shoes on, including with the dogs, while the kitchen and guest room should be shoe-free. The entrances for people and cars should be separated.
- The ceilings should be relatively high, with the kitchen, utility room, living room, small guest room, combined bathroom, and entrance positioned on the first floor. The second floor should consist of the master bedroom, walk-in closet, makeup room, bathroom, study (can be a corridor if necessary), and a utility room (for laundry and cleaning supplies). It should be a space exclusively for the couple.
- Overall, the house should feel bright, with neutral tones for a calm and stable atmosphere, while offering an unexpectedly fun layout.
**Reflection (Floor Plan and Characteristics of Each Room)**
The residential building and garage are aligned in different axes, creating a natural gap between them. This space serves as the entrance porch to the main residence, as well as a cozy yard. It is the first space guests encounter, suitable for barbecues, and provides a shelter for the dogs (Hare and Gwu) to rest or avoid the rain. This space connects the entrance, the guest room, the dining room, and the kitchen through large folding doors, making it possible to expand the house into the yard.
The first floor’s flooring (from the entrance to the kitchen and dining area) is finished with transparent epoxy, allowing both guests and dogs to walk freely with shoes on. The guest room is raised on a small platform, with a slightly different flooring material, creating a more intimate indoor space where shoes are removed.
The second floor layout deviates from the first floor’s arrangement, creating small deck spaces attached to each room. When you ascend the stairs, a small deck is directly in front of you, offering an expansive view. Additionally, the corridor branches to the left and right, and the left corridor connects to the dining room and an exterior deck, creating a sense of expanded space in the narrow area.
At the end of the short corridor is the master bedroom, which feels separated from the rest of the space, offering a private atmosphere. A sliding door allows the bedroom to be expanded when needed. The master bedroom features a bed, with a walk-in closet behind it, and a bathroom directly connected to it. The bathroom is bright and pleasant, with skylights and two wall windows to enhance the atmosphere.
To the right of the stairs, a long window framed like a picture offers a sea view at eye level. Beyond this window lies the study (loft), which creates a cozy reading space. By leaving the loft and the void between the first and second floors open, the expansive roof structure visually connects the spaces, making the home feel larger.
### 3) Elevation Plan (Form and Materials)
For the base of the residence, Jeju stone was used to create a seamless connection with the low stone walls along the boundary of the yard. The use of Jeju stone for the base (and stucco for the upper floors) and the stucco finish for the garage helps create a distinction between the different parts of the house, giving the feeling of several independent small houses rather than one large building. This design aims to blend harmoniously into a small village without appearing overly large.
### 4) Interior Concept
Overall, the walls are painted white, and the first-floor floors are finished with transparent epoxy. The second-floor and loft floors are uniformly finished with strong wood planks, while doors, window frames, stairs, kitchen cabinetry, and furniture are kept in white, black, or birch wood tones, creating a bright yet calm and consistent atmosphere throughout the house.
The Sosohun is located near the coast of Jeju Island, although not directly visible from the site, it is within walking distance to the sea. In the nearby area, low Jeju stone walls and green fields stretch between small houses.
The site is adjacent to a road, but the entrance is very narrow, and the building can only be positioned further into the site, where there is enough space to build. To the south, the neighboring plot is naturally elevated, giving a comfortable and cozy feeling when standing on the site as it feels like the land gently embraces the house.
The shape of the site can be described as resembling a narrow-necked bottle, where the portion connecting to the road is narrow, but as you move deeper into the plot, the land gradually widens. The building was placed between the narrow and wider sections of the land, creating a narrow path that naturally connects to the road. By approaching the house from the rear, the house appears to be in a quiet and independent location. Moreover, by placing the building in the middle of the site, a large yard was created at the far end of the plot, which is surrounded by elevated neighboring plots, giving the feeling of an open but enclosed space.
The layout of the house can also be explained by its three axes. As you walk along the path, the first structure you encounter along the axis is a single-story garage. This garage acts as a boundary, like a fence, and by opening and closing the large doors, the owners can selectively interact with strangers. (If the door is left open, the interior becomes visible from the road.)
After passing the garage, the next structure along a different axis is the two-story residential section. The lower part of the residence is positioned at a 45-degree angle to the garage, with the layout mirroring the symmetry of the yard. This ensures that the living spaces (living room, dining room, kitchen, guest room, and entrance porch) are independent of the road, while opening up directly to the yard, allowing for private activities and a seamless connection to the outdoors.
The second floor of the residence was rotated by 12 degrees relative to the first floor, so that the windows on the second floor could capture the view of the sea. The rotated angle also has the effect of making the second floor recessed from the first floor, ensuring the privacy of the couple's space and preventing it from being directly visible from the exterior. As a result, small decks emerged from the second floor, each connected to individual rooms.
### 2) Client's Requirements and Reflections (Floor Plan and Characteristics of Each Room)
**Client's Requirements**
- The main residence and the storage area (for storing goods, and in winter, for the dogs or a future studio) should be separate but connected in terms of flow.
- The rooms can be small, but the kitchen and bathroom should be spacious and comfortable.
- The kitchen and living room should be connected, and there should be an outdoor space for friends to enjoy tea or a barbecue. The space should be expandable on special occasions by opening windows.
- A space where the dogs can shelter from rain should be provided.
- The first floor should allow freedom to walk around with shoes on, including with the dogs, while the kitchen and guest room should be shoe-free. The entrances for people and cars should be separated.
- The ceilings should be relatively high, with the kitchen, utility room, living room, small guest room, combined bathroom, and entrance positioned on the first floor. The second floor should consist of the master bedroom, walk-in closet, makeup room, bathroom, study (can be a corridor if necessary), and a utility room (for laundry and cleaning supplies). It should be a space exclusively for the couple.
- Overall, the house should feel bright, with neutral tones for a calm and stable atmosphere, while offering an unexpectedly fun layout.
**Reflection (Floor Plan and Characteristics of Each Room)**
The residential building and garage are aligned in different axes, creating a natural gap between them. This space serves as the entrance porch to the main residence, as well as a cozy yard. It is the first space guests encounter, suitable for barbecues, and provides a shelter for the dogs (Hare and Gwu) to rest or avoid the rain. This space connects the entrance, the guest room, the dining room, and the kitchen through large folding doors, making it possible to expand the house into the yard.
The first floor’s flooring (from the entrance to the kitchen and dining area) is finished with transparent epoxy, allowing both guests and dogs to walk freely with shoes on. The guest room is raised on a small platform, with a slightly different flooring material, creating a more intimate indoor space where shoes are removed.
The second floor layout deviates from the first floor’s arrangement, creating small deck spaces attached to each room. When you ascend the stairs, a small deck is directly in front of you, offering an expansive view. Additionally, the corridor branches to the left and right, and the left corridor connects to the dining room and an exterior deck, creating a sense of expanded space in the narrow area.
At the end of the short corridor is the master bedroom, which feels separated from the rest of the space, offering a private atmosphere. A sliding door allows the bedroom to be expanded when needed. The master bedroom features a bed, with a walk-in closet behind it, and a bathroom directly connected to it. The bathroom is bright and pleasant, with skylights and two wall windows to enhance the atmosphere.
To the right of the stairs, a long window framed like a picture offers a sea view at eye level. Beyond this window lies the study (loft), which creates a cozy reading space. By leaving the loft and the void between the first and second floors open, the expansive roof structure visually connects the spaces, making the home feel larger.
### 3) Elevation Plan (Form and Materials)
For the base of the residence, Jeju stone was used to create a seamless connection with the low stone walls along the boundary of the yard. The use of Jeju stone for the base (and stucco for the upper floors) and the stucco finish for the garage helps create a distinction between the different parts of the house, giving the feeling of several independent small houses rather than one large building. This design aims to blend harmoniously into a small village without appearing overly large.
### 4) Interior Concept
Overall, the walls are painted white, and the first-floor floors are finished with transparent epoxy. The second-floor and loft floors are uniformly finished with strong wood planks, while doors, window frames, stairs, kitchen cabinetry, and furniture are kept in white, black, or birch wood tones, creating a bright yet calm and consistent atmosphere throughout the house.
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