international design practice stpmj has completed the refurbishment of a popular 80s residential building type in korea to form ‘salon guui’. located in guuidong, seoul, the team has transformed the 3 story structure to create a mixed-use program that combines commerical and residential space. with minimal interventions made to the existing architecture, the project carefully reveals the inner layers and hidden materials of the building and its history.
south west facing façade
all images courtesy of stpmj
the program of the refurbished building comprises of an office in the semi-basement and 1st floor, and a single family residence for the owner on the 2nd floor. from outside, colored stainless steel panels that cover the old stair handrail and guardrail wrap around the existing building, hinting at the new intervention by stpmj. inside, the elements and finishes of the old building are laid bare and exposed, giving the interior a raw aesthetic.
south east facing façade
upon entering the residence on the 2nd floor, a large double height space brings light in while exposed plumbing highlights the history of the structure, revealing the inner workings of the building. in the office floors, this raw interior is continued, with exposed brick walls and rough edges. on the 1st floor, a 150 mm x 150 mm brass grid filled with black concrete and dark gray aggregates signals a contemporary intervention while also harking back to the typical terrazzo floor with 900mm brass grid in 80’s.
the office at semi basement level
the office at semi basement level
new staircase
salon and office space on the 1st floor
salon and office space on the 1st floor
salon and office space on the 1st floor
brass grid with black concrete finish on the 1st floor
an internal window frame
double height entrance with exposed old plumbing on the 2nd floor
the south east elevation at night
project info:
project name: ‘salon guui’
program: mix-used (commercial + residential)
location: guuidong, seoul, korea
design: stpmj
project team: seung teak lee, mi jung lim, jeong eun kim
area: 2107.57 ft2 (195.8 m2)
structural engineering: hangil structure
client: private
completion: may 2019
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edited by: lynne myers | designboom
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