Old Ferry Donut in Seoul by Studio Gimgeosil.With cafĂŠ hopping being a prominent pastime in South Korea, itâs imperative oneâs interior be unique and quirkyâand tastyâto garner attention. Studio Gimgeosilâs Old Ferry Donut understood the assignment, introducing a touch of...
The Perfume Club in Seongdong-gu, South Korea by T-FP.Youâre invited to step inside Korean scent-creator Soohyangâs Perfume Club designed by T-FP. Think omakase meets wine tasting but replace the wine with scentsâT-FPâs Perfume Club offers a bespoke experience for scent lovers and...
Modern Heritage: Blue Bottle Coffee Myeondong by Teo Yang Studio.Designed by Teo Yang Studio, this unique little coffee shop, Blue Bottle Coffee in Myeongdong, initiates a dialogue between the cityâs rich heritage and modern Korean culture. Sitting within the heart of Seoulâs commercial district,...
A European-style CafĂŠ near Seoul by Design by 83.When the pandemic hit and international travel became a no-go, people the world over resorted to alternatives. Some lived vicariously through Instagram. Some binged K-dramas on Netflix. And yet others, as in the case of those inhabiting...
Like Layers of Pastry: Kyeokyeoi (KK2) Bakery in Seoul by Workment.Workment have designed Kyeokyeoi, a tiny bakery in Seoul specialising in croissants. Inspired by layers of pastry dough, the studio looked to visually layer the interior without crowding the space. Glass cabinets were stacked in a row with...
Layered in Time: Piknic 2020 Cultural Centre in Seoul by Indiesalon.Indiesalon has transformed a 1990s red brick building into a diverse multicultural space in Seoul. Perched at the foot of the Namsan Mountain, the former Goshiwon (student housing) is now the Piknic 2020 Cultural Centre, a layered complex...
Real Life Architecture: Ilhwa Kim’s Sculptural Paper Art.South Korean mixed media artist Ilhwa Kimâs solo exhibition at HOFA London, âReal Life Architectureâ, features more than 20 large panels composed of thousands of âHanjiâ paper seeds. Kim's abstract works shift between painting...
SSAP Coffee in Busan, South Korea by Design by 83.In this minimal coffee shop in South Korea, Design by 83 weaves the heritage of the existing spatial elements throughout this contemporary interior. With sustainability at the forefront of the design, the studio sought to add to the...
The Spa-like Hyundai Seoul Shopping Centre by Burdifilek.When you step into The Hyundai Seoul, it's not immediately obvious whether you're in a spa or a shopping centre. With zen design elements, a waterfall garden, luxuriant greenery and sprawling spaces, the department storeâSouth Korea's...
