The architect kept the original concrete structure, but removed most of the walls and covered the building with a glass shell
Cuts, curves and gaps, all in a shade of pink, draw the attention of passers-by in the ‘transformation’ of a 1980s residence in Seoul. Essentially, it’s a modern wormhole-like multipurpose complex.
“This diagonal wormhole scale was designed as an offering, an offering to the public, like architect Louis Khan’s offering of a shadow arch at the Kimbel Art Museum. Another offering to the public is a circular seat disguised as steps in the hollow entrance. I designed these two offerings to invite many passers-by to experience the view of the street and the roof,” notes architect Moon Hoon.
Speaking about the condition of the building before the intervention, Moon Hoon underlines: “Even the ground level had only the basics, without taking into account any of the great views for the quality of the residence. I believe this was the case in Seoul in the 1980s, when most houses were built hastily without any concern for quality of life.”
To design ‘Diagon’, the architect kept the original concrete structure, but removed most of the walls and covered the building with a glass shell. Next, he sculpted a diagonal staircase, which penetrates and cuts into the two spaces on the first, second and third floors. In essence, the scale morphs into some kind of giant animal that rises through each level.
Source: Skai
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