The 'House for Reunion' constructed by Studio-Gaon uses the idea of aging generations to build this symbolic abode. Three tiers are used to represent the three different generations of relatives coming together under one roof.
The house is located just outside of Seoul, South Korea, and is fairly isolated with plenty of surrounding space. Many of the rooms are designed to face the outside, allowing for ample amounts of natural light and enjoyment of nature upon looking out of the window. In addition to the three symbolic rooms, a deck has also been added to the House of Reunion for family gatherings. The overhang allows users to enjoy this space even if bad weather threatens to ruin a party with relatives.
Photo Credits: designboom, studio-gaon
What's Driving This Trend
- Generational Housing
- The concept of building housing that accommodates and nourishes multiple generations in one space represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the real estate, architecture and home-building industries.
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Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate
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- Architecture
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