SPACE February 2025 (No. 687)
Manyoung House located in Namhyeon-dong Artist Village, was extended vertically on top of an old brick building. Image courtesy of COOM Partners / ©Kim Yongsoon
A bird’s-eye view of Manyoung House. The sloping roof of the existing house (above) and the gable roof of the extension (below) create a striking contrast. Image courtesy of COOM Partners / ©Kim Yongsoon
Lee Jinoh (principal, Architects Office The SAAI) is an architect who has pursued his architectural practice as a social mediator in spite of challenging conditions and restrictions imposed by reality. Kim Soo-young (principal, su:mvie architects office) and Choi Jinseok (director,
jucj-architects) join forces to take a look at his three recent projects, which range from housing to neighbourhood facilities, across remodeling and new construction. The conversation between three college classmates and fellow architects, who have witnessed each other’s growth as practitioners, captures the multilayered implications of everyday architecture and the role of the architect through sharp questions and affectionate criticism.
Lee Jinoh principal, Architects Office The SAAI, Kim Soo-young principal, su:mvie architects, Choi Jinseok director, jucj-architects
Manyoung House in Namhyun-dong: A Life Organised but Not Formed
Lee Jinoh (Lee): We spent time visiting Manyoung House in Namhyun-dong, Seongsu Podae Building in Seongsu-dong, and Space Thunder in Gahoi-dong, all in one day. I’m curious how you looked at these works. Please give me your honest opinion.
Choi Jinseok (Choi): It is difficult to talk abou...
