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LYOOLEE Clinic
LYOOLEE Clinic
Seoul, South Korea
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LYOOLEE Clinic
Seoul, South Korea
Firm
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2017
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$10K - 50K
Urban Screen: Interstitial Membrane
RyooLee Clinic is located along a small alley, approximately 30 meters off Nonhyeon-ro in Gangnam, Seoul.
The project involved remodeling and repurposing a typical 1980s brick house into a specialized hair transplant clinic, situated in a district where commercial and residential functions coexist. The client’s requirements were diverse:
- Differentiate the clinic from similar medical facilities by preserving the residential character of the house, creating a comfortable atmosphere for visitors.
- Ensure a sufficient level of privacy for patients undergoing hair transplant procedures.
- Provide staff with well-separated, comfortable spaces to support high-quality service.
- While maintaining the cozy interior qualities of a house, design a distinctive exterior that would stand out in the urban context.
The original building had a separated structure: the ground floor was used by the owner, while the basement was rented out. To unify the building, the existing ground-floor restroom was removed and a vertical circulation system was introduced, connecting the basement and ground floor. This major renovation allowed the three levels to function as a single entity, divided into three zones: the basement for surgery and treatment, the ground floor for reception and consultation, and the second floor for staff rest and preparation.
The design of the main façade sought to maximize the use of the existing residential form. Most of the original exterior finishes were retained, except for the extended portion on the second floor, which was clad in sandblasted U-glass. This provided visual privacy for the staff lounge while allowing ample natural light to enter.
The irregular projections and recesses of balconies and terrace walls were unified with a wooden screen. Acting as an “Urban Screen: Interstitial Membrane,” this element mediates between the commercial and residential context. It preserves the domestic comfort of the house while embedding the functionality of a medical facility. For pedestrians, the façade is visually distinctive, while for patients, it ensures privacy. The wooden louvers block direct views from the street yet allow outward visibility, creating a private but open consultation environment.
RyooLee Clinic is located along a small alley, approximately 30 meters off Nonhyeon-ro in Gangnam, Seoul.
The project involved remodeling and repurposing a typical 1980s brick house into a specialized hair transplant clinic, situated in a district where commercial and residential functions coexist. The client’s requirements were diverse:
- Differentiate the clinic from similar medical facilities by preserving the residential character of the house, creating a comfortable atmosphere for visitors.
- Ensure a sufficient level of privacy for patients undergoing hair transplant procedures.
- Provide staff with well-separated, comfortable spaces to support high-quality service.
- While maintaining the cozy interior qualities of a house, design a distinctive exterior that would stand out in the urban context.
The original building had a separated structure: the ground floor was used by the owner, while the basement was rented out. To unify the building, the existing ground-floor restroom was removed and a vertical circulation system was introduced, connecting the basement and ground floor. This major renovation allowed the three levels to function as a single entity, divided into three zones: the basement for surgery and treatment, the ground floor for reception and consultation, and the second floor for staff rest and preparation.
The design of the main façade sought to maximize the use of the existing residential form. Most of the original exterior finishes were retained, except for the extended portion on the second floor, which was clad in sandblasted U-glass. This provided visual privacy for the staff lounge while allowing ample natural light to enter.
The irregular projections and recesses of balconies and terrace walls were unified with a wooden screen. Acting as an “Urban Screen: Interstitial Membrane,” this element mediates between the commercial and residential context. It preserves the domestic comfort of the house while embedding the functionality of a medical facility. For pedestrians, the façade is visually distinctive, while for patients, it ensures privacy. The wooden louvers block direct views from the street yet allow outward visibility, creating a private but open consultation environment.
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