Ga On Jai

Requirement / We have solved the requirement of client which are cultural identity, maximum landuse, keeping security, to block noise and smoke, ecological secret-garden by introducing traditional language of space. Cultural Identity / Ga On Jai aligns with Korean culture while also taking on its own unique identity, blending modern efficiency with traditional space. Strolling / All the programs of spaces were laid out as the touring course that has dramatic interest of “strolling” through the inside and outside, visually and spatially. Passing down traditional language “Madang”, “Ru”, “Cheoma”, “Doldam” / By introducing “Madang” (Korean inner court), we have solved the requirement of introvert space, ecological environment, useful outdoor space and have got the nature which has healthy, live environment and landscape. By introducing “Ru” (Korean-pilotied architecture), we absorbed the dynamic and picturesque landscape of near mountain, according to turn the axis of mass of living room to top of the surrounding mountain. Void space under “Ru” is the beginning of approach part of dramatic sequence of strolling course in spaces of this house, like cave. By introducing curved “Cheoma” (cantilevered roof of Korea) for the floating roof of this house, we got, the resistance to rough weather condition.