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The 1936's modern korean look in seoul's gyeongseong café

local-based architecture studio starsis has designed the ‘gyeongseong 999’ café in seoul referencing the 1936 korean look. the research threw three keywords: dismantle, combine, and gather. about this, starsis designer park hyun-hee stated, ‘the keywords must not be complex nor serious and the commercial space should make them feel comfortable.’demolition work started as there were a lot of things to get rid off, generating a space that motivated other elements of the project.

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The studio did a demolition of the previous interiors and used the materials in different forms.
The studio did a demolition of the previous interiors and used the materials in different forms.
view the entire interior of the cafe
view the entire interior of the cafe
The materials found in the space were reclaimed and reused
The materials found in the space were reclaimed and reused
An overall warm atmosphere invites users to sit down and enjoy their cup of coffee
An overall warm atmosphere invites users to sit down and enjoy their cup of coffee
View of the entrance
View of the entrance
The selection of different styles of furniture give an eclectic touch
The selection of different styles of furniture give an eclectic touch
Tables next to terrace area
Tables next to terrace area
Circular wooden ornaments usually used for the stair handrails or the table legs hang from the ceiling
Circular wooden ornaments usually used for the stair handrails or the table legs hang from the ceiling