W屋位于首尔附近一个密集住宅区的西北角,是为一对夫妇和两个十几岁的儿子准备的。虽然拐角处的地块让房子更加开阔,但也造成了更多暴露在周边房屋中的风险。在这些条件下,该家庭的要求非常具体;隐私。这个要求甚至牺牲了房屋的基本要求,如通风和充足的阳光。

Located on a north-west corner plot in a dense residential area near Seoul, W House is for a couple and two teen sons. While the corner plot allows the house to be more open, it also creates more risk of being exposed to the neighboring houses. With these conditions, the family’s request was very specific; Privacy. The request went as far as to sacrifice basic requirements for a house, such as ventilation and ample sunlight.

作为一个建筑师,我们必须想出一个主意,给予足够的隐私,同时提供基本的要求。我们在房子里设计了 “小院子”,作为内部和外部的中间空间;创造一个缓冲区,软化障碍。每个院子在与外界的关系上都是不同的。有些院子有侧面的开口,而有些院子的顶部有开口,有些院子两者都有。

As an architect, we had to come up with an idea to give enough privacy, yet provide the basics. We designed “small courtyards” within the house which act as intermediary spaces between inside and outside; creating a buffer that softens the barrier. Each courtyard is different in how they relate to the outside. Some have side opening, while others have openings on top, and some have both.

虽然房子在外面看起来很单调和安静,但明亮的阳光和新鲜的空气通过这些庭院充满了内部。大的三角形开口面向森林,提供了良好的视野、阳光和通风。其他来自外部的开口很小,并向后退去,以在视觉上保护家庭。虽然房子对外面是封闭的,但在主院子周围有许多开口。为了给人以隐私感,同时又有充足的阳光和良好的通风空间,我们对开口的位置进行了仔细的考虑。

While the house may seem monotonous and silent on the outside, bright sunlight and fresh air fill the inside through these courtyards. The large triangular opening faces the forest which provides a good view, sunlight, and ventilation. Other openings from the outside are small and are set back to visually protect the family. Although the house is closed to the outside, there are many openings around the main courtyard. Careful consideration was made to the positioning of the openings in order to give a sense of privacy yet have ample sunlight and well-ventilated spaces.

Architects: ar-Architects
Area : 419 m²
Year : 2018
Photographs :Sergio Pirrone
Manufacturers : Hansgrohe, Sto, Binova, Eagon
Project Team : Shin Gyu Sung, Lim Pil Gyun
Country : South Korea