SUNY Korea Library

Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea

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SUNY Korea Library

Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea

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CollabWorks

Type

Educational › University Library

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2024

SIZE

10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft

BUDGET

$500K - 1M

The library at SUNY Korea (State University of New York in Korea) is located in the only circular space on campus, serving as a symbolic landmark. Surrounded by glass on all sides, the space offers panoramic views of the campus and has been planned for remodeling to transition into a digital library and to improve its aging facilities. The design has proceeded in a direction that preserves the unique characteristics of the original circular structure while introducing a new spatial order.

The first floor has been designed as a lounge area that students can use freely. By adding new columns to the irregular column rhythm created at the intersection of the rectangular and circular grids, a large flexible space has been formed that can accommodate various programs. At the same time, different zones have been created to support group activities such as team projects, small gatherings, and relaxation. A new circulation path has been added to connect the space to the outdoors, and folding doors have been installed to allow the area to extend into the external space. The interior incorporates SUNY Korea's signature blue color in a variety of textures and materials, enabling clear zoning within an open environment.

The second and third floors have been designed to enhance their function as a digital library. Existing book stacks have been removed, and various types of seating have been arranged to accommodate different study styles. Blocked windows have been opened up as much as possible to maximize natural light and allow views of the campus landscape from any point in the reading rooms. SUNY Korea's signature red and black colors have been used throughout the space divisions to create a strong visual identity.

The second floor provides a more casual reading environment, with a circular structure at its center emphasizing the spatial core and guiding circulation in harmony with the circular layout. Tiered seating has been placed beneath the central structure to create a comfortable and open reading space. Additionally, group study areas with polycarbonate partitions for privacy, lounge-style reading spaces for small meetings, and individual study areas by the windows have been provided to reflect the evolving ways libraries are used.
The third floor offers a quieter, more focused reading environment. The central circular ceiling structure provides gentle lighting, and the layout maximizes the number of individual study areas with partitions. Like the second floor, reading desks are arranged in a radial pattern around the central circular structure. Independent study rooms are placed at the center, while window-side areas have been designed to offer views of the campus for a more inspiring study experience.

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SUNY Korea Library

Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea

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SUNY Korea Library

Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea

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