Architecture firm Order Matter has completed the design of the Raw House, which is a minimal apartment block created to shield itself from the busy Seoul streets in South Korea. The home is comprised of four rental apartments, a penthouse, and a cafe at the street level.
The name suggests that the material palette is made up of stone, timber, and concrete. Oliver Chiu, the founding director of the firm, wanted to open the block up on the south. This way, the traditional Korean idea of borrowing landscape would be brought into the Raw house. Chiu explains, "We wanted to offer residents an experience of nature not as a backdrop, but as a spatial and emotional presence."
Tranquil Facade Housing Structures
Order Matter Shields Designs the Raw House in South Korea
Trend Themes
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Nature-integrated Architecture — Incorporating natural landscapes into urban housing designs challenges conventional city living by emphasizing emotional and spatial connections to the environment.
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Minimalist Urban Housing — Simplicity in design, using materials like stone and concrete, reshapes urban housing aesthetics and caters to a growing demand for minimalist living spaces.
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Mixed-use Development — Integrating commercial spaces like cafes within residential buildings enhances community engagement and maximizes urban space utility.
Industry Implications
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Architecture — Redefining structural design through minimalism and nature integration is transforming how residential spaces in busy urban areas are conceptualized.
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Real Estate Development — Adopting mixed-use properties aligns with shifting urbanization trends, appealing to both residential and commercial markets.
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Construction Materials — The strategic use of raw materials like timber and concrete in constructing urban residences offers a more cost-effective, sustainable approach to building development.