HG-architecture, in collaboration with UIA architecture, situated three luxurious hotel suites in the village of byeonsan-ri, overlooking south han river and yangpyeong. the resort, ‘hotel doban’ features a faceted roofline reminiscent of the surrounding locale, deep within the baekbyonbong mountains.

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front façade
images © kyungsub shin

 

 

 

the group of units unfold down the slope, giving each guest autonomy of view and space. inside, the multi-level units are loosely arranged. a mezzanine floor connects an upper loft — where circular windows overlook the landscape — and a slight decline leads to a living area and terrace access. in addition, exterior void spaces allocate room for jacuzzi’s, each unit having sole access to a tub. ‘hotel doban’ was designed collaboratively by HG-architecture and UIA architecture. 

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layered rooflines

HG-architecture & UIA situate hotel doban in korean mountains
each unit features a wall of circular windows

HG-architecture & UIA situate hotel doban in korean mountains
loft, exterior detail

HG-architecture UIA hotel doban korea
unit interior

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void space with jacuzzi (one for each unit)

HG-architecture UIA hotel doban korea
continuous pathway and fire pits

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roofscape 

HG-architecture UIA hotel doban korea
nighttime lighting 

HG-architecture & UIA situate hotel doban in korean mountains
‘hotel doban’

HG-architecture UIA hotel doban korea
designed by HG-architecture in collaboration with UIA architecture

 

 

project info:

 

architects: HG-architecture, UIA architectural firm
location: byeongsan-ri 881-2, yangpyeong-gun, kyunggi-do, korea
program: pension, house
materials: reinforced concrete, stucco
site area: 990m2
building area: 194.92m2
gross floor area: 199.77m2
building scope: pension – 1F, B1, attic / house – 1F
parking: 3
height: 6.5m
building to land ratio: 19.51%
floor area ratio: 18.07%
construction: jinso construction
structural engineering: thekujo
mechanical/electrical engineering: you-sung engineering
design period: 01/2015- 07/2015
construction period: 06/2015- 02/2016
client: jeonggil choi
photography: all images © kyungsub shin

 

 

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