Seoul-based design studio Sukcholmok adds a new structure to an existing building along the rooftop of the Parconido Bakery Cafe. This is made from a set of red bricks and comes together to form a curved shape with rounded walls. The space is arranged over three floors including the aforementioned rooftop -- it is inspired by European public squares as a nod to the client's time in Italy.
Lead architect of the project Park Hyunhee speaks to Dezeen about the design, stating "The space, created through one rule, was designed to give a sense of expansion and the experience of an optical illusion image. The client who spent his youth living in Italy is a clothing businessman, opening the cafe as a business expansion to provide people with a space for peaceful rest."
Image Credit: Sukchulmok
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Curved Brick Structures
- Architects are innovatively using curved brick structures to create modern designs.
- Optical Illusion Architecture
- Architects are finding ways to use optical illusions in building designs to create unique experiences.
- European Public Square-inspired Designs
- Designers are drawing inspiration from European public squares for building and landscaping designs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architectural firms can incorporate new building designs that incorporate elements related to curved brick structures and optical illusions to create visually stunning structures.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can use rounded walls and curved brick structures to create unique spaces that are not only functional but aesthetically pleasing.
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape architects can incorporate European public square designs into landscaping projects to create refreshing outdoor spaces.
