Seoul, South Korea
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Four Box House perches on a rugged mountain-side in northern Seoul’s Pyeongchandong district, making for spectacular views.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
Architect Byoung-soo Cho and his wife, Eunsil Kim, value the privacy, and style, that a concrete wall and recycled Indonesian teak facade provide.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
Light from windows on all four sides spills over the dining room’s custom-made teak table.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
The courtyard offers a glimpse of nature from nearly every angle, including up.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
The central courtyard helps cool the house.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
A view of the dining room from the courtyard.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
A single crepe myrtle, which sports red blossoms in summer, defines the courtyard.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
Cho relaxes in the first-floor living room, where paintings by up-and-coming Germany-based Chinese artist Ruo Bing Chen play off a sofa and coffee table designed by the architect himself.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
Arco’s Jolly Jubilee chairs, designed by Ineke Hans, give the downstairs living room a shot of color.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
Textured concrete walls are a signature of Cho’s work.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
Strategically placed wooden windows like this one is an expression of Cho's style.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
Light is a key element of the home’s design. Photography lights from a local manufacturer keep the basement studio bright.Photo by: Jeremy Murch -
Paper-covered walls in the tea room on the second floor soak up a softer incarnation of the sun’s rays.Photo by: Jeremy Murch
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