‘pacific residence’ by moon hoon 

 

In Seogwipo, the second largest city of Jeju Island in South Korea, Moon Hoon completes a concrete dwelling for a neurosurgeon, his fiancé, and their soon-to-be family. Overlooking the pacific ocean, the residence reveals a stack of eight bold, angular volumes, fronted with generous glazing. Together, the concrete shapes evoke the forming of basalt rocks on the island, giving the impression that the house has been standing there for a long time. ‘Pacific Residence’ features three bedrooms for children, a master bedroom, a kitchen-dining area, a living room, and a library/social room.

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‘Pacific Residence’ by Moon Hoon | all images © Kim Chang Mook

 

 

using angles and levels to design unique family spaces

 

Thanks to the angled position of the site, all eight blocks of the ‘Pacific Residence’ receive ample sunlight and frame scenic views of the ocean ahead. Moon Hoon (seee more here) placed the entrance on the northern side, with a small basalt rock-erected fence wall offering protection from the notorious Jeju wind. Once inside, the foyer only gives visual queues to the main space if residents turn and ascend a few steps to reach the living space — a double-height room with an angled column supporting the library on the 4th floor.

 

A few more steps lead to the kitchen/dining area and then a few more to the couple’s future kids’ room. This ascending movement through steps and ramps continues to the top, where a library offers a great view of the Pacific ocean. The north-south axis of the library has stepped seats to the northern side, providing a door to the balcony, where a view towards the Halla mountain unfolds.

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‘Pacific Residence’ emerges like a rock formation

moon hoon stacks concrete volumes to build rock-shaped dwelling in south korea

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stacking concrete volumes with glazed openings

moon hoon stacks concrete volumes to build rock-shaped dwelling in south korea
glazed openings frame generous views on all levels

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main living area

moon hoon stacks concrete volumes to build rock-shaped dwelling in south korea

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Moon Hoon completed the dwelling for a neurosurgeon and his fiancé

 

 

 

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moon hoon stacks concrete volumes to build rock-shaped dwelling in south korea
 
moon hoon stacks concrete volumes to build rock-shaped dwelling in south korea
 

project info: 

 

name: Pacific Residence 

creative consultant: Moon Hoon 

location: 1507-8, Seohodong, Seoguipo, Jejudo, Korea

architect of record: KJY Architects

design team: ki jang do, Yoon jeong, Chang hae gyoon, Cho hyun wook,

structure consultant: SDM

MEP: Chung Hyo

photography: Kim Chang Mook

program: Residence

site area: 318.00 sqm 

building area: 155.81 sqm 

gross floor area: 317.73 sqm 

exterior finish: Exposed concrete 

structure: Reinforced concrete