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DRAWING WORKS explores compact single-person urban living<\/p>\n

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Located in Gusan-dong, Seoul<\/a><\/strong>, at the corner of a three-way intersection, One House 2 by DRAWING WORKS explores how small-scale residential<\/a><\/strong> design can adapt existing structures to contemporary living. The project continues the studio\u2019s investigation into one-person housing, following an earlier project in Yeongdong that featured a similar dwelling set within a natural landscape. This second iteration situates the concept within the dense environment of the city.<\/p>\n

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The house is composed of two floors, each measuring approximately 21 sqm. The compact plan emphasizes clear circulation and efficient use of space. The remodeling<\/a><\/strong> included demolishing an external staircase to introduce a new parking area and ground-level entrance. A steel<\/a><\/strong> frame ensures stability and creates flexibility in the reconfigured layout. Inside, the arrangement connects the parking, entrance, kitchen, and staircase in a straightforward sequence that extends upward toward the living areas. On the second floor, the relationship between the room, terrace, and rooftop provides varied spatial experiences within the compact volume.<\/p>\n

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all images by Yoon Joonhwan<\/a><\/p>\n

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Small-Scale Architecture Meets Urban Context in One House 2<\/p>\n

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The design addresses environmental performance through careful window placement. South-facing openings maximize daylight, while north-facing windows are minimized to reduce energy loss. These decisions balance comfort with efficiency in a small-scale footprint. Externally, the house responds to its exposed location on three sides. Rather than asserting scale, the design adopts a restrained presence that blends into its surroundings. Corrugated steel cladding defines the facade, chosen for durability and economy. By layering three different off-the-shelf patterns, the elevation achieves depth and variation without additional ornamentation. This material strategy demonstrates how modest interventions can enrich the dialogue between a building and its urban context.<\/p>\n

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Through its compact yet adaptable design, One House 2 by studio<\/a><\/strong> DRAWING WORKS redefines the potential of small-scale architecture in dense urban conditions. The project illustrates how careful planning, material economy, and subtle reconfiguration can produce a residence that is both efficient and responsive, contributing to broader discussions on the future of urban housing.<\/p>\n

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One House 2 by DRAWING WORKS is located at a three-way intersection in Gusan-dong, Seoul<\/p>\n

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the project adapts an existing structure for contemporary one-person urban living<\/p>\n