正如我们所知，软木塞主要用于封闭葡萄酒或威士忌酒瓶。由于其弹性和防水性，它可以有效地密封瓶子，防止氧化或变质。此外，弹开软木塞的行为以其惊心动魄的声音提供了一种清新的体验。在这个项目中，软木塞可以在家具和门把手上找到。我们把注意力集中在软木塞上，并把它作为空间的标识，让客人在品尝威士忌之外还能有第一手的体验。MMS使用的软木塞与我们过去所知的不同 – 它是深棕色的。
As we know, cork is mainly used to close bottles of wine or whisky. Due to its elasticity and water resistance, it can effectively seal the bottle and prevent oxidation or spoilage. Further, the act of popping a cork provides a refreshing experience with its thrilling sound. In this project, corks can be found on furniture and doorknobs. We focused on the cork and adopted it as the identity of the space, allowing guests to have a firsthand experience of whisky beyond just tasting it. The cork used at MMS is different from what we used to know – it is dark brown.
由于软木是防火的，它不会燃烧，只是变黑。通过利用它的特性，我们用软木塞定制了椅子，以适应空间的气氛。然而，也有一些挑战，如软木粉的持久性和缺乏承受人的重量的刚性。为了实现可用性，高密度30T座板的边缘被修剪。在测试了各种涂层后，我们选择了能够表达软木质感而不产生软木粉的最佳涂层。除了口感之外，威士忌的颜色也是一个令人愉快的方面。
As cork is fire-resistant, it does not burn but only darkens. By utilizing its property, we customized chairs using corks to fit the atmosphere of the space. However, there were some challenges such as the persistence of cork powder and the lack of rigidity to withstand a man’s weight. To achieve usability, the edges of high-density 30T seat boards are trimmed. After testing various kinds of coatings, we selected the best one that could express a corky texture without generating cork powder. In addition to taste, the color of whisky is also an enjoyable aspect.
它根据陈酿期和使用的橡木桶的类型而变化。受到威士忌丰富色彩的启发，MMS用红洞石大理石完成了红褐色的色调和方式。在这个色彩深沉的空间里，吧台后面的木质板条和Barrisol照明创造了一种微妙的平衡，就像冰块完成了一杯威士忌。所有有意义的组成部分都交融在一起，为完成空间的特性做出了贡献。在用鼻子和舌头享受威士忌的香气和味道的同时，通过对威士忌的视觉和战术体验来连接感官的过程意味着MMS是专门为让客人通过所有感官来感受威士忌而设计的。
It varies based on the aging period and the type of oak barrel used. Inspired by the rich colors of whisky, MMS is finished with Red Travertine marble in a reddish-brown tone and manner. In this deeply colored space, wood slats and Barrisol lighting behind the bar create a delicate balance, just as ice completes a glass of whisky. All the meaningful components mingle together, contributing to the completion of the space’s identity. The process of connecting the senses through visual and tactical experiences of whisky while enjoying its aroma and flavor with the nose and tongue implies that MMS is specifically designed to allow guests to feel whisky through all their senses.
Architects: Studio GIMGEOSIL
Area : 60 m²
Year : 2022
Photographs :Donggyu Kim
Lead Architect : Yongchul Kim
City : Jongno-gu
Country : South Korea