I’m always impressed by the way traditional architects build. Hahoe is one of these preserved areas where people still live in the old Korean spaces. Although I’m a huge fan of the digital technology for all its advantages, precise calculations or heavy-duty machines are obviously not the most important elements in creating masterful designs. I feel as if I have become a little too computer driven. I love the fact that all the houses, the streets, and the natural gardens at Hahoe are so beautifully scaled for small daily activities. There is no overwhelming sense of sublime architecture. The wooden structures, stone walls, and paper windows are all very human in size, proportion, and arrangements. It’s amazing how everything manages to humbly blend into the natural surroundings.

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This is the recent competition that we finished recenlty. Unfortunately, most of the bigger Korean companies ended up winning the competition. These are the pages that we submitted.

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MAGOK PROCESS (Albu, Kim, Rui, Yam, Yin)

photo by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

I’ve been back in Korea for about a week now looking for new things to do. This photo has caught my attention and now I have a new world to explore in my home land. I have no idea where these old streets of Seoul will take me to. But, these are some extremly complex spaces created over a long period of time for living. It’s incredible… Unfortunately, most of them are being replaced with tall apartment buildings. I’m looking to see if there are any possibilities of renting a room in these areas.