nordic bros design community completes tiny, bright north gate salon

nordic bros design community completes tiny, bright north gate salon
all images courtesy of nordic bros. design community

the ‘north gate salon’ is a small, bright shop in yeonhee-dong, south korea by nordic bros. design community. the shop, which is tiny–first floor 13m², second floor 7m², veranda 8m²–was a welcome challenge that resulted in a pleasant, concise design. however, the project was further stifled by strict local building codes. nordic bros. DC were not allowed to physically alter the building unless deemed as a ‘repair’. instead, all the focus was put on the interior. easily accessible–and retractable–stairs separate storage and selling space, and a convenient toilet sits next to the entrance. upstairs, there is also a small working area and veranda. bright yellow and black intermingle, featuring multiple repetitions of a distinct pointed ‘house’ shape. the design creates a welcoming and cozy space, well suited to counter limitations and inconveniences of the structure. 

first floor bathroom and stairs

entrance

bathroom and retractable stairs

second floor

façade and roof veranda

veranda and interior workspace

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