Bomun House / Atelier ITCH

Initial Housing and Surrounding Conditions. The building sat in the middle of a narrow alley, tightly packed with three- to four-story red brick multi-family houses—common in residential neighborhoods. These buildings, nearly identical in design and finish, lined the street in a uniform, almost mass-produced fashion. This particular building had an external staircase facing the road, which was barely wide enough for vehicle access. Unfortunately, because this side faced south, the staircase blocked much of the natural light from reaching the interior. Additionally, with neighboring buildings just one meter away on both the east and west sides, securing adequate sunlight or a clear view was nearly impossible.