Moon Hoon, the eccentric South Korean architect, has recently built a house called 'Dogok Maximum' that takes inspiration from the lot on which it is built. The current residents are a photographer and his mother, but the real estate was previously occupied by a fortuneteller and shaman, and Dogok Maximum's striking design reflects that history.
The building is unique in most aspects of its design. In terms of engineering, it features a canted shape that has five storeys on one side and three storeys on the other. Its design aesthetic is also unusual, with a facade that has triangular cuts into the concrete and interior decorating that includes a mishmash of woodworking techniques (such as parquet flooring and chequerboard tiles.)
There are several windows through the building, but they are kept small to retain privacy in the high density neighborhood.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Shamanistic Architecture
- Opportunity for architects to incorporate cultural and historical influences into unique designs.
- Mixed-materials Design
- Opportunity for designers to experiment with unconventional materials and to create interesting textures and patterns.
- Privacy-focused Engineering
- Opportunity for engineers to develop innovative ways to balance privacy concerns with the need for natural light and ventilation.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architects can leverage cultural and historical influences to create unique and interesting customized building designs.
- Interiors
- Interior designers can experiment with mixed-materials and various textures to develop distinct aesthetics for both residential and commercial spaces.
- Building Materials
- Building materials manufacturers can explore the use of unconventional materials and combinations to create strong, functional, and visually appealing products.
