Labex Daejeon

The concept of this project is based on the idea of "Mahk," which is an unapologetic rejection of refinement for the sake of refinement, of ostentation that gets in the way of practicality or honesty. The original building was built in the 1980s at the peak of Korea's hyper-growing economy. Therefore, the space was constructed solely from the economic perspective to serve the program. I found that the quality of the building has severely decayed over time. However, the goodness remained in structural grids and was authentic in the original material usage. I instantly recognized that the project's goal was to restore the lost functionality of a building and build an aesthetic that reveals authenticity in a self-assured, uncrated, carefree way. The columns and the beams were the main skeletons that show the true self of the building, so these elements have remained untouched as much as possible. Still, the windows and service area must be replaced to be insulated and functional for modern use.

Labex Daejeon

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Interior Design: Dunsol Ko, Kangsan Danny Kim Façade Design: Dunsol Ko, Kangsan Danny Kim
Construction: Design 4.2 Façade Manufacturer: TH P&C HVAC: IPC Electrical: Samduk Electrical Lighting Design: L.FIDES Desk System Design: Yoon Lee Laboratory Furniture: DBL Fire&Safety Consultant: Sungsoon Kim Signage Graphics: Eunjeong Shim Photographs: Poles Studio Floor Area: 4,858 sqm
Type: Commercial/Lab/Office
Client: BMS (Bio-Medical Science)
Site: Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Project Period: Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
Project Scope: SD, DD, CD, CA