Architect: Dongjin Kim (Hongik University), L’EAU DESIGN
Design team: Jang Yeongjae, Lee Ye-rim, Ikhyeon Joo, Jihye Yoon, Hong Jong Hwa, Jeongyeol Kwon
Location: 2148-21 Baekjemunhwa-ro, Gonju-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of korea
Program: Research
Site area: 2,6430§³
Building area: 5,200.39§³
Gross floor: area 9,722.16§³
Building scope: B2, 4F
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Exterior finish: Sheet tile, Exposed concrete, White brick
Construction: Ravley, Inc.
Structural engineer: SDM
Mechanical/Electrical engineer: Hana Consulting Engineers Co., LTD.
Supervisor: L’EAU DESIGN
Photographer: Jaeyoun Kim

About Kim Dong Jin

Architect D.P.L.G.
President of L’EAU DESIGN Co., Ltd. Laboratory of Environment Architecture Urbanism
Professor of the Graduate School of Architectural engineering Hong-ik University
www.leau.co.kr
leau@lycos.co.kr

Kim dong-jin studies architecture in Hongik, Seoul, and in Ecole d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville, becoming an Architect DPLG. He has worked at SAC (Seoul Architects Consultants) INTERNATIONAL, LTD. in Seoul. He is the President of L’EAU DESIGN Co., Ltd. Laboratory of Environment Architecture Urbanism, and is a professor of Hongik University.

His major works include “Bati-ㄹ“, ”Scarlet Terre house”, “Ohryu High School Renovation”, “Iridescent cloud”, “RSM Design Studio-Official Space”, “Newyork Gana Gallery” and etc. He has received Seoul Metropolitan Government Architecture Awards in 2007, Korea, Awards of the Korean Institute of Architects in 2008, 1st Young Architect Awards in 2008.

This is a full view of the building that has a modern design adorned by the large glass walls and pillars.

This is a closer look at the building exterior that has a large outdoor terrace that is bordered with wrought iron railings.

The light exterior wall tone of the building is contrasted by the surrounding asphalt driveway and parking.

This is a side of the building with parking spots in front of the modern set of windows on the upper floor.

This is a look at the large interior of the building lobby with a tall ceiling that has skylights.

This is a closer look at the upper floor that features the bright skylights that bring in natural lighting for the white walls, ceiling and floor.

This is a look at the staircase from the vantage of the indoor balcony that has white railings to match the white pillars and floor.

This is a view of the ground floor lobby with multiple sitting areas, a bright and spacious design along with an abundance of natural lighting.

This is a view of the exterior of the building showcasing the bright beige tone of the exterior and the dark asphalt of the driveway and parking area.

This is an aerial view of the whole building showcasing the modern design of the concrete structure.

This is an aerial view of the large parking area that can accommodate multiple vehicles just a few steps from the main entrance of the building.

This aerial view of the building showcasing the surrounding area with a mountain terrain just behind the building.

This is an aerial view of the building showcasing the road access that leads to the parking area and the main entrance of the bulding.

This is an aerial view of the building sho9wcasing the large open area in the middle that brings in natural lighting and ventilation.

This is an illustrative sketch of the building showcasing the terrain, the road and the structure.

This is a sketch illustration of the building showcasing the different outdoor areas.

This is an illustration of the various parts of the building zooming in to show the section and how people can interact with it.

This is a colorful illustration of the building showcasing the many sections of the building separated into three layers with many divisions within.

This is an illustration of the four levels of the building and how light travels from level to level.

This is an illustration of the four levels of the building with the different sections within identified with various colors.

This is a colorful illustration of the building showcasing the unique design of the structure.

This is the illustration of the second level floor plan for the building.

This is the illustration of the third level floor plan for the building.

This is the illustration of the fourth level floor plan for the building.

This is the illustration of the first level floor plan for the building.

This is the illustration of the basement 1 level floor plan for the building.

This is the illustration of the building's elevation featuring the various sections.

This is an illustration of the building and its various sections identified and isolated.

This is an illustration of the building and its various issues.

Park Adhocracy is a proposal for a new office creation. Adhocracy, unlike a traditional bureaucracy, is an innovative organizational structure that is flexible and arbitrarily adapts to an organization in line with the flexible organization system that is part of the pliable and multiple relationships of modern society. We propose a new office that creates autonomous relationships through multiple locations by the active selection, escaping from the confining space of the existing office.

Offi-Ludens puts the regression of Homo-Ludens, humans having fun, into the workspace. The adhocracy relationship creates entertaining office spaces for members where unpredictable and heterogeneous elements coexist in various forms to naturally induce dynamic working methods. Through this, the boundary between work and life is broken so that active people create places for themselves.

A self-generated relationship in a bounded box of secret stories in a modern city that does not have various connections and forms an exclusive urban environment by establishing a flexible auto-poiesis system has been constantly created. We hope that it will play a complex role in the city as a multiplicity in which new worlds coexist.

01.Offi-Ludens, a Flexible Boundary between Work and Life

Homo-Ludens means humans having fun and this term is from a book by Johan Huizinga published in 1938. By blurring the distinction between work and play, gives creativity to office spaces and forms a flexible boundary between work and life, creating a sustainable working environment in everyday life.

02. Absolute Space vs Space for a Flexible Relationship

In the frame of ¡°absolute space¡± that can accommodate various functions, we propose a multiversal placing that can respond to an internal multilateral program. Offices operated with a hoteling system without regular seats can enable a new ¡°office organization ecosystem¡± through dynamic communication and collaboration between departments and employees. In addition, by flexibly responding to diversified programs and unexpected activities, random relationships between members are created naturally.

03. Normadic Platform _Self-Curating Place

A Nomadic Platform provides a nomadic work environment for a modern fluid and relational office. It awaits spontaneous action among the nomadically scattered static and dynamic spaces and forms a ¡°reserve space¡± that coordinates movement and pauses. In situations where extraordinary chances are possible, users make their own daily lives by choosing their own place (Self-Curating Place).

04. Parallax Effect

Criss-Crossing through Multiple Parallax: Inside

In the internal workspace where accidental non-routine encounters occur, viewpoints from multiple layers intersect based on void space, and the parallax effect that perceives and moves differently depending on these viewpoints emerges.

Multilayered Relationships with the Natural Environment: Outside

The effect filters the external nature differently to form a singular atmosphere for each floor.
2nd floor: Through the front curtain wall glass window, the surrounding nature outside is internalized.
3rd floor: Between solid facades, the terrace and courtyards are partially open to flow to the exterior landscape.
4th floor: The outside terrace is laid out with the skyline in the distance and the roof garden opened to the sky, which internalizes the office environment.