Designers Party

Lotte Resort Buyeo : Seunghoy Kim, Wonphil Kang

(DP) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:20:02 +0900

The Lotte Buyeo Resort, the nation’s first history- & culture- themed resort complex opened its doors for business in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do on September 2nd.

Lotte Buyeo Resort is centered on a 10-story complex seated on a plot of land measuring 32,000㎡. Accommodations are designed to meet the needs of a variety of guests. There are: 14 Luxury VIP Rooms, 68 Deluxe Rooms geared towards international visitors and small parties, 84 family rooms, and 156 Suites.

Visitors can also expect to find all the luxurious amenities associated with the Lotte, including a 4,000㎡ indoor wave pool, a full-service spa, four reception halls, state-of-the-art conference rooms, and a restaurant with room for up to 330 diners. Other conveniences include business center, coin-operated laundry machines, and Kids’ Club.

One thing that makes this resort unique is the traditional style that pervades the grounds, including numerous design elements that are throwbacks to the Baekje Kingdom.

The Lotte Buyeo Resort was carefully designed to harmonize with the ‘Baekje Cultural Land’ located nearby, a miniature reproduction of landmarks from the Baekje Kingdom, one of the greatest ancient kingdoms of Korea.

KYWC Architect

White house, Gyeonggi-do : need21

(DP) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:46:28 +0900

'White house' is a house built with the concept of nature design by need21. This work won the 2011 Korea space design.

The director of the 'white house' means vividly demonstrate the concept of nature is a part. White house with the emptying and filling, and is characterized by the coexistence.

See anything that can be accepted indefinitely, but everything outside of bag will depend on the movement of water and light. Silent emptiness of space, because the light silently accept the changes it can make the space filled. In addition, towering toward the sky by the light show and also disappears in the skylight. Images of the inside of the building also were given white.

need21

Seed in a Shell : Joon yong Kim

(DP) — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:41:20 +0900

Seed in a Shell 2011, 29 x 37 x 37 cm

Blue Aqua Flower 2011, 28 X 36 X 35 cm

Landscape of a Sprit 2010 26 x 51 x 51 cm Blown, engraved and plished glass

Untitle 2004, Blown glass 111cm

The Wall, 2005 Blown, sand cast, glass; 13.4 x 8.3 x 8.3

"The investigation of Diatreta (cage-cup) concept challenged the limitations that are inherent in glass working. The pairing of two forms within on object allowed for unique methods of exploration within my series. The development of these forms encouraged infinite possibilities taken from histroy in roman glass as well as other influences. In this work, the Diatreta form took the position of metaphor for personal identity as well as embodying the nature of the human condition."

Fallen star : Do ho Suh

(DP) — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:15:44 +0900

The Stuart Collection has embarked on a new and extraordinary project with the artist, Do Ho Suh, an important artist who we will be proud to include in our distinguished collection. Since graduating from Seoul National University, the Rhode Island School of Design and Yale University, he has developed a remarkable body of work across the globe while living in both Seoul and New York City. He recently had two major related works on exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Do Ho Suh’s work explores the notions of home and displacement, the cultural meaning of space and the relationship between the personal and the collective. This is particularly relevant in the context of increasing globalization (with frequent dislocation of refugees and others) and considering California’s highly mobile population.

For the Stuart Collection, Suh has proposed Fallen Star, a small house that has been picked up by some mysterious force, (perhaps a tornado) and “landed” on a building, seven stories up. A roof garden is part of Suh’s design and will be a place with panoramic views for small groups to gather.

This can be seen as a “home” for the vast numbers of students who have left their homes to come to this huge institution, the university, which has nothing even resembling a home. It is an unforgettable image and will be a truly amazing experience sure to stay in the minds and memory of students and visitors for years to come. Do Ho is very excited about this singular opportunity.

Suh’s proposal was deemed the finest, most adventurous and most original of all the proposals that our esteemed Advisory Board reviewed when they last met. The UCSD administration has given its blessing and approval. We want to complete this project by the end of 2011 as a part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the university. The student body has grown to over 29,000 undergraduates: the Stuart Collection has expanded with the campus where there are up to 52,000 people on any given day.

Suh’s Fallen Star will be the next and 18th work in the Stuart Collection. It will be appreciated by generations of students, faculty, staff and the many visitors to the university. It will also be a noteworthy artwork for the communities of San Diego, Southern California and beyond as it attracts national and international attention.

Do Ho Suh, Fallen Star - Stuart Collection

lollipop house : Moon Hoon

(DP) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:42:31 +0900

Completed in January 2012, this 1,110 square foot eye-catching home is located in Giheung-Gu, South Korea.

Lollipop House by Moon Hoon:

“A young couple with a beautiful daughter visited my office one day.

They wanted a unique house. Something that they have not seen.

We talked about a house that is made of large steps that keeps on rising.

We also explored spirals. All these talks stopped suddenly when we realized that the client had a tight budget.

The initial idea of house with steps turned into a practical version of skip floor format, with a small atrium in the middle. The half basement is used as a study followed by living room ,kitchen & dinning, master bed, child’s room, attic for the child, and attic AV room. The client was very happy when the design was finished.

They had a seven storey building (half floor difference). Inevitably, the house had dynamic quality, like that of a giant stairwell. The large void in the middle accentuated it even further. The spiraling energy created within was an inspiration for the exterior. The swirling energy was translated into a flat dimension, thus the nickname lollipop house was born…”

Project Info:

Architect: Moon Hoon
Design team: Lee Ju Hee / Kim Dong Won / Park Sang Eun
Client: Kim Dae Sung
Completion date: January 2012
Location: 492-5 Cheongdeok-Dong, Giheung-Gu, Yongin-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea
Total site area: 204.10m2
Total floor area: 102.98m2
Construction: reinforced concrete + wood frame
Exterior materials: metal panel
Interior materials: wood flooring, wall paper

Moon Hoon

The New 2013 Lincoln MKZ concept Luxury Sedan : Solomon Song, Soo Kang

(DP) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:21:01 +0900

Director Max Wolff, Chief Interior Designer Soo Kang, Chief Designer Darrell Beamer, Exterior Manager Solomon Song

MKZ concept car, Lincoln signals what lies ahead for the new MKZ production version that will be introduced later this year. Solomon Song, manager of exterior design on the concept, said the body design of the concept is loaded with remarkable subtleties and details.

In the middle of all the presentations of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show was the unveiling of the 2013 MKT and the 2013 MKS, but Lincoln had another ace in the hole. Apparently, Ford’s luxury brand also revealed a teaser image of a car that looks like the next MKZ. It is believed that we will see the new MKZ in January 2012 at the Detroit Auto Show.

Fast forward to today and the Lincoln MKZ Concept has finally been unveiled in all its glory.

The Lincoln MKZ Concept is a take on the company’s design language that will be featured in a number of their future models. Taken as a concept, the MKZ comes with a variety of new features that will look sweet when translated to a production version. The automaker has penciled a production date for later this year so we won’t have to wait long to see what the production MKZ is made of.

The Lincoln MKZ Concept promotes the company’s design future with a style that the company describes as "elegant simplicity," a language that’s "warmer and more restrained and moves away from complex designs and traditional luxury.”

The Cognac paint finish of the MKZ Concept exudes warm hues, which is then complemented by the deep finish through a rich base coat covered in multiple layers of tinted clear-coat finishes. Key design characteristics that have been added to the MKZ Concept include a more refined iteration of the company’s iconic split-wing grille, a design that we first saw back in 1938 with the Lincoln-Zephyr.

The profile of the sedan also speaks to a new future for Lincoln vehicles, as evidenced by the long, sleek, and swooping roofline that breaks away from the traditional sedan three-box shape, enabling a more flowing, elegant and more naturally aerodynamic appearance.

The car also features a panoramic glass roof that spans the length from the windshield all the way to the top of the backlight. Likewise, a fixed-glass expanse extends to the side roof rails of the cabin while LED technology permeates the tail-lamp cased in an extremely thin and distinctive full-width housing.

Inside, the Lincoln MKZ Concept is the picture of a warm styling mixed in with a spacious four-seat configuration. The sweeping design of the instrument panel creates a visual and comfortable interior. Lincoln used a combination of poplar wood and aluminum in bright and satin finishes for the prevalent material, as well as leather help create a sculptural, luxurious and comfortable interior space. The leather seats have been dressed in a Champagne hue perforation patter with matching dark taupe accents.

As far as technology is concerned, the MKZ Concept comes with an innovative interior that features push-button transmission gear selection, an open, tiered center console, and liquid crystal instrumentation. In addition, a reconfigurable 10.1" Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD is also part of the set-up, positioned just ahead of the driver and operated with the latest version of the MyLincoln Touch system.

Lincoln MKZ

Woodpecker note : tale

(DP) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:25:27 +0900

Real wood textured Notes

Paper is made from trees, however, it lost its own identity to become a paper.
Woodpecker notebook brings back trees’ own feature and try to reflect beauty of nature.
It shows an appreciation of all the trees have done for us and wish for harmonized world.

Efforts for the environment
Woodpecker notebooks are made from FSC certificated woods and 30% recycled paper pulp.

Oriental white oak, Pine tree, Ginkgo, Platanus, White birch
Amount : 96pages
Material : Paper
Type : Ruled, Plain

moon glass

Alcohol at the moonlight may be tasted sweeter.
Between the moon and alcohol, there is something delicate attraction.
Like the moon is filled up and emptied. A drink either. And both things can be drink by people.

tale

Land Meets Sky : DRDS

(DP) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:06:16 +0900

International design studio DRDS has taken first place in a major competition in Jinju, South Korea for the Korean Land + Housing Corporation (LH). The project was selected among nine teams competing for a new $320m corporate headquarters.

The vision for the project is to create a new sustainable campus with integrated green architectural design features for a new corporate headquarters building. The 65,000 sq m programme consists of administrative offices, public services, welfare and cultural facilities that include sports facilities, exhibition hall, classrooms, broadcasting studios, library, credit union, cafeteria, child care and conference centre.

The design concept ‘Land Meets Sky’ reflects LH’s brand by creating a building that is harmonious both visually and technologically with the surrounding landscape. The project implements numerous sustainable methodologies at both the micro and macro scale. Features include a dramatic brise soleil on the southern façade of the tower and multi-storey interactive zones on the west that utilise an intelligent skin that draws cool air through the building.

The project, located near a scenic river walk in Jinju South Korea, integrates public and private programme areas (a primary security concern) into a seamless composition that promotes an egalitarian environment. Public sports fields are located south of standing structures to take advantage of sunlight for athletic events and daily use. Korea Land & Housing Corporation engages in the construction, renovation, and management of land and housing properties, and cities in South Korea and internationally.

Architects: DRDS
Location: Jinju, South Korea
Associate Architects: Mooyoung/Tomoon
Gross Floor Area: 65,000 SM
Use: Corporate Headquarters
Design Year: 2012
Construction Completion: 2015

DRDS

Listen to your hands : Lee, Sang hyeok

(DP) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:05:11 +0900

Listen to your hands 2011

Listen to your hands is about how we can make a relationship with inanimate things in our domestic space, like furniture. How we connect to the furniture around us, how we experience and communicate with it.

Listen to your hands looks at the most sensitive of human senses, touch; it communicates a whole world of information to us and it explores how we can create a relationship to an object, a sort of dialogue, through touch.

Listen to your hands is a desk with drawers. A push of one drawer pulls out another as if in direct conversation with the action. A gentle closing of a drawer keeps the others intact thus communicating to us that we need to act with intention, we need to listen with our hands.

Lee, Sang hyeok

Water, frozen water : Alice Jung

(DP) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:31:06 +0900

Water, frozen water, 5 inches wide
An ice bowl containing water inside it. As time goes by, the functionality of the bowl disables and looses control of its form.

Double - "The first time I ever shot a gun, it was horrifying. And on the other hand I felt so powerful. It was like nobody can harm me and the only person who has the power to harm me would be myself."

Glass Hammer, 2010, Casted glass

Installation, vinyl, PVC, and fan. 12’ x 8’

Alice Jung