Bukchon House / Boundaries architects

The boundary between the Traditional and Modern - This project started with a plan to develop an old store on the Jae-dong 45-9 plot, which served as a road crossing for the 46-5 plot. The contextual constraints meant that any proposal on site could be a maximum of 12 meters high consisting of 4 floors - the site sits adjacent to the Hanok (traditional Korean) conservation area. The initial intent was to preserve the Hangganchae located in the alley, constrained from the existing Hanok form resembling an Hangeul ‘ㄷ’, and to expand Bukchon-ro 4gil with a new building in the former garden area. As requested by Hanok Conservation District, Seoul City, and Jongno-gu, it was adjusted to preserve and expand the Hanok as much as possible.