庆州富有的崔氏家族，作为贵族的象征，新近启动了一个名为 “崔氏之家 “的基金会。作为这个项目的一部分，位于庆州京东韩屋村入口处的唯一西式建筑被改造成一个咖啡馆。在尊重该地区的历史和文化背景的同时，我们希望这个项目成为一个连接过去和未来的象征。

The rich Choi’s house in Gyeongju, the symbol of noblesse oblige, was newly launched as a foundation named the ‘House of Choi’. As part of this project, the only western-style building located at the entrance of Gyeongju Gyo-dong Hanok Village was remodeled into a café. While respecting the historical and cultural context of the region, we wanted this project to be a symbol that connects the past and the future.

EYST1779的建筑概念的关键是砖。它是长期以来最常用的材料之一，在未来也会被长期使用。因此，我们认为砖是谈论项目主题的合适材料–与过去和未来的联系。我们选择了与周围的汉诺克斯相协调的红砖，同时作为一个大体量的东西，也有很强的存在感。地板、墙壁和天花板都是用砖头做的，更清楚、更强烈地表达了这个地方的身份和印象。另外，我们认为把砖块一块块砌起来的想法让人想起时间的堆积。另外，在地板、墙壁、门/窗框、吧台、照明等方面应用的现代图案和不锈钢细节，是对未来的隐喻。

The key to EYST1779’s architectural concept was brick. It is one of the most commonly used materials for a long time and will be used in the future for ages. Therefore, we thought that bricks would be an appropriate material to talk about the project topic — the connection with the past and the future. We selected red bricks that harmonize with the surrounding Hanoks, and also have a strong presence as a mass. The floors, walls, and ceilings were all made of bricks, expressing the identity and impression of this place more clearly and strongly. Also, we thought the idea of building bricks one by one reminds the stacking of time. Plus, the modern patterns and stainless details applied to the floors, walls, door/window frames, bar, lighting, etc., were a metaphor for the future.

老建筑的院子里有很多组织不善的景观和树木。我们清理了院子的中央部分，使其成为一个欢迎游客的广场，并放置了给人以简单和坚实印象的长椅，使人们可以更舒适地休息。室内空间包括有高天花板和天窗的主厅，以及四个有不同景观的座位区。我们为每个区域设置了不同的方向，并将花园的美丽景色带入室内，为游客提供难忘的体验。

The yard of the old building was full of poorly organized landscaping and trees. We cleaned the central part of the yard to make it a square that welcomes visitors and placed benches with a simple and solid impression so that people can rest more comfortably. The indoor space consists of the main hall with high ceilings and skylights, and four seating areas with different views. We set various directions for each zone and brought beautiful scenery of the garden inside to provide a memorable experience for visitors.

庆州是一座千年古城，有着悠久而浓厚的历史文化背景。我们希望EYST1779是一个长久的、可持续发展的建筑，而不是一个随着时间的推移而闪烁和消逝的商业空间。

Gyeongju is an ancient city of a thousand years, which has a long and strong historical and cultural context. We want EYST1779 to be a long-lasting, sustainable architecture, not a commercial space that flashes and fades over time.

Architects: T-FP
Area : 309 m²
Year : 2022
Photographs :Kiwoong Hong
Manufacturers : AutoDesk, Chulan Kwak, Trimble Navigation
Direction & Design : Jaeyoung Choi
Design : Seongsin Choi
Construction : Hwanmin Lee
City : Gyeongju
Country : South Korea