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The Pencil
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Hongje-dong, Gangneung-si, South Korea
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The Pencil
Hongje-dong, Gangneung-si, South Korea
“The Pencil” has been created from the most simple and basic construction materials. These materials are all produced in Korea, making them easy to purchase and build with. In particular, the concrete, used as the basic structural component, is in production locally, making it both accessible and inexpensive. The adaptation of flyash, a waste material from thermo electrical power plants, used in the production of the concrete, incorporates a sustainable material. In addition, the use of recycled sheet metal in the roof makes it a viable alternative to shingles. On the interior, materials which were easily attainable in the local area such as wood, glass, and color wash have been integrated. The recycling of stone from a very old wall to rebuild another smaller wall helps keep a trace of the authentic past alive.
The Pencil has been designed to display the individual characteristics of the specific materials used to build it. The concrete of the structure has been left natural with no decorative finish applied, leaving the poured structure as
it stands. This has allowed the plate ties from the concrete frame linking to remain exposed, revealing the traces of the original construction to be seen from the outside. The iron plate ties will rust, producing downward lines of color on
the concrete, a process representative of the passage of time. Moving to the interior of the building, the concrete floor has been only ground and left uncovered, allowing the beauty of the natural sand and gravel to be displayed.
The conceptual side of The Pencil has been showcased in the construction materials’ unique properties. The images of the concrete being ground and cut allows the impression that architects have not lost their architectural spirit. The core of the building represents a healthy and happy environment for the client through its simplified composition. Lastly, architects always enjoy grinding and sharpening their minds, allowing them to conceive and deliver their best work. All true architects want to design and fabricate their own work studios for an architectural language. The Pencil expresses natural
materials and a humble mind. It demonstrates that we don’t need to veil the natural form to convey one’s inner thinking.
The Pencil has been designed to display the individual characteristics of the specific materials used to build it. The concrete of the structure has been left natural with no decorative finish applied, leaving the poured structure as
it stands. This has allowed the plate ties from the concrete frame linking to remain exposed, revealing the traces of the original construction to be seen from the outside. The iron plate ties will rust, producing downward lines of color on
the concrete, a process representative of the passage of time. Moving to the interior of the building, the concrete floor has been only ground and left uncovered, allowing the beauty of the natural sand and gravel to be displayed.
The conceptual side of The Pencil has been showcased in the construction materials’ unique properties. The images of the concrete being ground and cut allows the impression that architects have not lost their architectural spirit. The core of the building represents a healthy and happy environment for the client through its simplified composition. Lastly, architects always enjoy grinding and sharpening their minds, allowing them to conceive and deliver their best work. All true architects want to design and fabricate their own work studios for an architectural language. The Pencil expresses natural
materials and a humble mind. It demonstrates that we don’t need to veil the natural form to convey one’s inner thinking.
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