a round architects’ Pygmalion Office Building in Seoul, South Korea, has been designed as a careful response to its urban context. The design team sought to establish a dialogue between the new workspace and its historic surroundings. By scrutinizing the existing buildings’ forms, materials, and spatial organizations, the architects developed a contemporary interpretation of the neighborhood’s character.
The building’s program is pided vertically — the ground floor houses the client’s design office, while the subsequent two levels accommodate rental office spaces. The upper floors are dedicated to the client’s residence. This functional programming influenced the building’s layout. A centrally located staircase serves as the building’s core, piding the rental offices into distinct areas and creating a dramatic spatial sequence. To further emphasize the separation between work and living, the staircase to the residential levels is externalized.
With its Pygmalion Office Building, the team at a round architects placed a strong emphasis on the client’s existing furniture, allowing these pieces to shape the interior spaces. This approach resulted in a highly personalized environment that integrates fluidly with the building’s architecture. The building’s exterior is characterized by its enclosed form and dark split brick cladding, a material choice which echoes the palette of the surrounding area while offering a contemporary interpretation. The brick’s texture and color evolve throughout the day, creating a dynamic interplay between the building and its environment.
Natural light is a key element of the interior. High-side windows in the gable roof illuminate the three-story volume, imbuing the spaces with a sense of vitality. The rooftop terrace provides an outdoor retreat for relaxation and gardening. Pygmalion Office Building takes shape as a thoughtful addition to its neighborhood. By respecting the past while embracing the future, a round architects has created a project that is both contemporary and contextually relevant.
▲ round建筑事务所设计的位于首尔的Pygmalion办公楼采用的是现代的工作空间模式
a round architects’ Pygmalion Office Building is a contemporary workspace in Seoul
▲ 周围已有的建筑群体对该设计有一定的影响
the building’s design is influenced by the surrounding neighborhood’s architecture
▲ 该办公楼功能分为办公区域和住宅区域
the building is pided into office spaces and a private residence
▲ 该建筑立面采用的是深色砖石覆层
the building’s exterior is characterized by its dark brick facade
▲ 该建筑屋顶露台的作用为户外休闲活动空间和园艺种植区域
a rooftop terrace offers an outdoor space for relaxation and gardening
▲ 设计师在进行室内设计时充分考虑了现有家具
the interior design is centered around the client’s existing furniture
▲ 自然光线在烘托室内氛围中扮演者重要角色
natural light plays a crucial role in the interior atmosphere
项目信息:
项目名称:Pygmalion办公楼
建筑设计:Round建筑师事务所
位置:韩国首尔
首席设计师:Park Chang Hyun
设计团队:Go Sang Mi
基底面积:327㎡
完工时间:2021年
摄影:Choi Jinbo