# Hole-in-the-Ground Architecture Underground House in Seoul by Byoung Cho By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underground-house-in-seoul References: [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/articles/underground-house-in-seoul.html) & [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/articles/profiles-byoung-cho.html) At ground level, there isn't much to see of this underground house in Seoul. That's because the beautiful design of this home is completely submerged. On the surface, it's a [slab of concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor-house) and a hole. However, below ground level, [concrete and wood combine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel) to create a modern home. The underground house in Seoul was designed by Byoung cho. Wooseop Hwang photographed the underground house in Seoul. See even more of it at the links provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Submerged Architecture:** The trend of building architecture that is completely submerged underground presents an opportunity for architects to create innovative, eco-friendly and unconventional living spaces. - **Seamless Integration:** The trend of seamlessly integrating architecture with the natural environment allows for the development of sustainable and visually stunning homes that blend in with their surroundings. - **Invisible House Design:** The trend of designing homes that are hidden or barely visible from above ground level offers a chance for architects to create unique and discreet properties that provide privacy and harmonize with the landscape. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore and capitalize on the opportunity to develop underground homes that integrate seamlessly with nature and offer privacy to residents. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace the trend of submerged architecture and develop innovative construction techniques and materials to support the creation of underground homes. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can leverage the trend of invisible house design to offer unique and exclusive properties that cater to clients seeking privacy and eco-friendly living options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Excavated Underground Living Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideaway-house.md) - [Modern Concrete Community Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoji-gangneung.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Verdant Pavilion Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pojeon-house.md) - [Hillside Pink Tile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seosaeng-house.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Staggered Floor Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors.md)