warm than cold mansion
why

As if by magic, a space-like accommodation appeared one day

Is it possible for it to be new? Is it possible to make a difference? Is there anything else you would like? What kind of newness are they seeking? It is a question that cannot be answered without asking yourself. Our only option is to select a venue that has a large number of visitors, a venue that has many positive reviews and likes, or a venue that is packed with people. The waves should not be allowed to sweep you away easily. It is impossible for me to even think about it. The accommodation envisions and presents a house in the near future, right in front of it, so that it does not get lost due to its awkward location. By KTX, it takes one hour and fifty minutes to reach "Warm Than Cold Mansion" in Gyo-dong, Gangneung. The name of this place has many implications. Despite the fact that it has not yet arrived, the mansion is a nickname used for Korean mansions in the 1960s, and a modifier evoking a warm welcome and consideration. The accommodation has appeared and asks questions about novelty and difference, providing an ecstatic experience as if it were in an unusual orbit, similar to that of an emergency spacecraft. The amazing "Warm Than Cold Mansion" is here. Come on, let's stay in one universe. Get ready to be surprised with more details than you can imagine and unusual scenes. Experiencing dense hospitality with a 24-hour reception, immersing yourself in a slope spa equipped with state-of-the-art temperature maintenance and purification systems, and handling everything necessary for rest with the Internet of Things(IoT) systems.

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An industrial design studio based in Seoul, Useful Workshop consists of industrial designers and architects.

Based on their knowledge of technology, materials, crafts, and various industries, they develop design processes, designing a wide variety of products and services, ranging from small everyday objects to mass-produced products, furniture, spaces, and brands. This approach is characterized by creative research and practical prototyping, and it not only considers the residential form of the near future but also presents the development process. In its first attempt, the company designed and operated an innovative hotel in Jongno called ABP (A Better Place). They envision themselves as a leading design studio that thinks, designs, and presents how we can live in one house in the near future. Spaces and products with sophisticated technologies may appear cold from the outside, but the latent consideration for the user is always a surprise.

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location

Being absorbed into the scenery with exotic people

In addition to Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, and Gyodong, Gangneung is not a popular tourist area in Gangneung as we are used to. We are familiar with the name Gyodong Jjamppong, which is from the same region. Gyo-dong is named after the location of Hyanggyo, and is one of the most popular herbs in Gangneung. There are many accommodations, neon signs, and amenities located in the surrounding area, where the Warm Than Cold Mansion is located. This landscape is similar to that of Jongno in Seoul. On the other side of Gyo-dong, there is a quiet landscape where you can travel just by walking through an alleyway. The landscape provides a place for human life. While Gangneung does not have a special beach or tourist destination, the scenery of the people living in Gyo-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do is quite unique. For about a day, you will be able to experience the daily lives of people living in other regions, stay in them, and become a Gangwon-do person.

MAKING STORY

As much as possible, physical touch keys and tablets were utilized in order to configure IoT systems centered around users. Upon entering the entrance, you will find the master keys embedded in an iPad on the left, enabling you to manipulate everything using it. Since the IoT systems or physical elements such as IoT were as comprehensive as possible, I was concerned that the space would appear cold because it was a little mechanical, had advanced IoT, and had metal properties. The key was therefore installed on the wall of the manufactured module box. There are physical, familiar keys located in the right place in any space, so if you look to the right or left when you need them, they will be found there. The aim was to enable children and older individuals to operate with no hesitation, even if they remain with the switches they choose.

Moreover, the host hoped that scenes depicting daily necessities would be excluded in places such as lodgings, resting areas, and hangouts. The purpose of this was to reduce visual stress. Physical signals were placed around the box in order to conceal it as neatly as possible and make it easy to locate. In areas where it can be opened, it has the same type of handle, and in areas where it cannot, it does not. This box serves not only as a storage space but as a piece of furniture as well. When the box is opened in the kitchen, there are teacups, coffee machines, and cooking utensils, when it is opened next to the office chair, it becomes a desk, and when it is opened next to the lounge, it becomes a light tea table. In the box, there are items that are suitable for each of the spaces. Modularization was of utmost importance. There was a limited amount of space available. The wall does not exist. Rather than having to build a new wall, we are able to use other types of furniture that can be used independently because there are glass windows and no walls.#
ABP was visited by the CEO and the host, who entrusted the request to the studio. They wanted the future project to be similar to ABP. We discussed, however, trying new things rather than using existing module walls and manufacturing furniture as they are. ABP (A Better Place) presents a unique opportunity to improve the limitations at the time of the project and achieve a more attractive appearance. In order to come as close as possible to the host's image and the designer's desire, the design reflects both. In the first instance, the Internet of Things (IoT) was well focused. Understanding the various pieces of hardware that were linked, mixing what was made and purchased, and somehow combining them into one was necessary. In this process, metal materials played a significant role. Compared with wood, metal emphasizes immutability. Furniture and hardware used by an unspecified number of people could benefit from the properties of metals with longer shelf lives. To prevent the space from becoming too cold, design furniture and the space with consideration for the natural user experience was focused.

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SPACE

Experience the Future of Residential Living

Warm Than Cold Mansion is a place where many people's ideas and sincerity are gathered. There is no handle starting from the gate to be held in the face-to-face automatic card one space and biilsang on track. There are long stretches of spa and a yellow light emerging from the interior. At the entrance to the first here, you will find the special crafts (items unearthed from the Goryeo Dynasty). 'The knit club (the knit club)' is a room where craftsmen's work in various fields can be met by a craftsman and designer with loose ties to design, exhibition, and curation. Glass blowing, pen trays, and cups when I brush my teeth, textiles, and crafts of the potter of objects, Damyang-gun, practical items, and jukkongyepum artifacts all contribute to the ambiance of the room. We feel the feel and functionality of the work at our fingertips, which makes the experience much richer. The left side of the entrance to MasterKey for the iPad contains a worm that can control everything in its space, including the living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, dining room, bathroom, and terrace. A modular design based on the box is present in the interior in the form of a desire to connect. Upon opening the box, extra space is not separated, but it is used as a separate room, and things began to flow naturally.

The only wall in the room is a yellow wall of glass from the spa. The kitchen is a spacious space with a glass window in place and still has a maximum number of six configurations that can be accommodated. It is also possible to use modular boxes in the kitchen and kick out of the cup of tea according to the expansion and movement. A sofa and a television are found in the comfortable living area that you can often see after passing through the kitchen, but you can also feel a warmer texture that is different from the tile floor by separating materials and dividing the visual space with carpet. There is a box module after you cross over to the end of the spa, but the end of the spa is also on the right side of the bedroom. By opening both sides, you can use it as a desk space, do light work, and enjoy the experience of reading books. Beyond the sliding door is a bedroom. The room has one bed of the same size, and if you open a drawer under the floor, another bed appears. If you are a family-level guest, you may stay with as many as six people. As the spa is gradually deepened, it is a scene stealer with its comfortable appearance and depth where you can soak your body or enjoy a lower-body soak. There is a completely buried shower facility and ventilation system in the bathroom across from the spa, which gives the impression that it is located in a future movie set. Colors that are common, white as much as possible to exclude space. In addition, it is closer to the atmosphere than to space. Due to the use of metal, the design studio was concerned that it might appear a little cold due to its use of switches and IoTs. The question is, "How can I make this space more comfortable? How can we convey our warm hearts to guests?" There are subtle traces of concern in each space divided by modular boxes. It is a warm space instead of a cold one, the essence of future-oriented housing.
INTERVIEW

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Would you be able to tell me how you received the request and how you proceeded with the project?
(Seokjin Moon, CEO of Useful Workshop)
While considering what to do with the restaurant's chef leaving and the restaurant has closed, the CEO and host must have seen our articles and materials. It is possible that the project you are planning could be a suite or a brand, but you stated that it would be nice if accommodations were available in this building. This was a very fresh request. I believe that we were successful in resolving the issue. As originally requested by the CEO, he wanted it to be similar to ABP. However, I decided to try something new, different, and of a higher quality. As much as possible, I tried to match the image of my client with my desire. Previously, I had not been able to implement IoT, but recently, I felt confident that I could since many hardware and software solutions were available. It is possible to link some hardware to it, but we purchased some and tried to integrate them.

I believe we can discuss metal again. Metal is a material that I personally enjoy. As compared to wood, metal is immutable. Unspecified numbers of people use furniture and hardware that has a longer expiration date. Wood is a preferred material if it is used for about three or four years; however, metals have properties that can be used for about ten years. As a result, I used a great deal of metal.

There is also a connection between it and smart living. Since about 10 years ago, I have been experimenting with this concept at various companies, such as Google, Naver, and Samsung. The first impression I have when I encounter a project like that is awkward and difficult. More often than not, it is a voice-based ordering system. I felt embarrassed. People around me, including family members, children, and people around me, are feeling a little embarrassed and unnatural. It may be difficult to use for older adults, in particular. In my mind, I kept thinking about how to provide a natural user experience. Therefore, I thought it would be beneficial to utilize physical touch keys and tablets to the fullest extent possible. At the entrance, there is an iPad located on the left side of the master key, which allows you to manipulate everything. If you wish to turn on the light as soon as you enter a room, you will see the right or left wall immediately. Our module boxes were fitted with keys that were mounted on the wall. You will find all the physical keys in the module box when you look to the right or left when you need them. Even if we use the physical key, we always consider the switches in order to ensure that they can be controlled simultaneously with the IoT. Our goal was to ensure that elementary school students, children, and older individuals can operate them without hesitation.
I would like to know more about the newly designed module box and kitchen unit.
This type of module box is exactly nine types like the module wall of ABP. In total, there are six types. It is not like this, but it is essentially a box that combines storage and electrical components. However, depending on how you organize the inside, you can put these items in and transform them into things such as that. Moreover, the most interesting aspect of this installation is that it is horizontal, but it is actually installed vertically. It is possible to put in a long coat or an umbrella if you do it vertically. I think I studied a lot about the lump when I chose the width and length so that I could properly research and consider the length of things around me. What type of house will our kitchen look like tomorrow or five years from now? What are the disadvantages of our current kitchen? As a result of these factors, when we move or move to a new location, we always have to do This is not an ordinary item, and it cannot be removed. take it off again. That is not the case. This can be built easily, is removable, light, and can be customized to meet your needs. It is not necessary to have a large kitchen in a single-family home, for instance. People who live in four or more families may require four or five modular boxes, whereas modular boxes only offer two spaces. Now that I have considered these factors, I am developing a mobile kitchen unit.
Putting in the spa in such a bold manner is a great initiative.
At first, I was not interested in adding a spa. However, while researching the data, I established accommodation in Gangneung. Gangneung is a very popular tourist destination, but many people only visit it during the summer months. There is a beach nearby. It would be nice if a good accommodation could be visited throughout the year or during all four seasons. This would be a good example. Wouldn't we need a place where we could enjoy ourselves in order to accomplish that? When I was considering what I could do to relax, relax, and enjoy with my family, I came up with the concept of a spa. There is a restaurant on the second floor, so this is not a building designed with a spa in mind. As a result, I was concerned about the load. Due to its density, water cannot simply be made long and deep, so we thought of a trick, "Let's make it shallow and long! Let's distribute the load as evenly as possible." At the same time, the sea in Gangneung gradually calms down as we enter. While walking, I attempted to guide them so that they could experience these parts together, but it is dangerous if the slope falls sharply, so I made it so slow and long that I hardly noticed it. Consequently, it became a spa measuring nearly seven meters in length. As it is located near the entrance, I believe a cool scene has been created. It is a good location for taking photographs.
Could you please let me know if there are any special things you would like to discover?
The water glows yellow when natural light enters while installing a yellow wall on the left side of the spa. However, the spa has an automatic purification system. It purifies the water automatically, so the water does not remain still and moves somewhat like seawater. As such, I did not say that when the yellow light and the float met, but one of the guests said, "I feel as if I was swimming under the sunset while going into the sea." It was a very positive review.
There are many parts of the story that are not revealed and are hidden on purpose. Could you please explain?
During ABP, I was often asked that question, so I installed crafts and objects so that they would be hidden well, but if I was a little passive at the time, I requested that they reverse this process. The curation of artwork. A few artifacts in the correct location would be appreciated. As it is a space of the near future, there is technology, metal, and convenient and cool furnishings, but if it is a mixture of old Korean handicrafts, I believe it would be beneficial to have such a contrast, so I requested it and waited a long time for it. The Knit Club is headed by him as its CEO. There is an amenity box in the bathroom that is my favorite, but what sets it apart is the Damyang bamboo craft that is hand-made. One of the things we misunderstand about crafting is that it is going to be too expensive. Crafting isn't very cheap, but if you think about making it yourself, it is cheaper and more accessible than you might think. Therefore, if you see it for yourself later, it will be good to know that it is a specialty of Damyang, and there is a metal table mat made by Heo Myung-wook, a lacquer artist. It is made of lacquer, so it is different from the paint you normally see, making it suitable for use as a desk mat. We are pleased with the color tone of the mat and the size of the space. There is also an excavation from the Goryeo Dynasty, as well as Kim Seung-hyun's mobile hanging on the wall and ceiling. Upon entering the space for the first time, you will find an excavation on the right side of the entrance to the spa, which contains the birch and branch objects that you worked on at the Desert Gardening Studio. It was a very touching and impressive experience for me to see these crafts. I recommend that you visit Warm Than Cold Mansion to experience it for yourself.
Finally, would you like to say anything to the people who are staying?
This is the same goal as ABP, in my opinion. In this space, you can take pictures or make a big impression, but I believe the designer wants you to feel as though you are living here. How would my life be if I lived this way? How would my house look? It would be helpful if you could discuss this with me.

STAY’s recommended
Local Restaurant

Seseragi

You can walk from Warm Than Cold Mansion to a delicious izakaya where you can enjoy a meal and a drink. If you are having difficulty choosing a menu, we suggest that you start with today's menu and try one fried dish and pollack pasta. It will be a wonderful evening with a glass of sake.

STAY’s recommended
Local Cafe

Warp Warp

You will be reminded of futuristic hanoks when you visit this location. There are two kinds of red bean jelly to be paired with coffee or milk tea here, and don't forget to take another space-setting commemorative photo inside and outside the cafe. It is a unique impression cafe with a lot of metal, the main ingredient of Warm Than Cold Mansion.

Pervade

It is a bakery cafe with a quiet color scheme but an open space. However, rather than having bread as the main attraction, it is a taste that does not fail regardless of the type of bread used. There is a wide variety of breads available, ranging from hypoallergenic meal bread to dessert bread. The chewy ciabattas are highly recommended.

STAY

In a spaceship, time is of the essence

It is likely that everyone has thought about it at least once. Being confined to an unusual or strange house, not living a normal life, as if it were a total departure from normality. When thoughts cease to exist, they cease to exist. This is due to the fact that unfamiliarity is uncomfortable. The only way to expand is to be uncomfortable in order to avoid being trapped by something you have not seen, experienced, or met. When was the last time you asked yourself a deep question? How I would like to live in the future, what kind of space I would like to live in, and what kind of life I would like to lead. Spaceships, which represent the future, provide them with the opportunity to think. What is your vision of the future? Do you dream of a world that is more comfortable, more restrained, and therefore simpler and more minimal? Keeping things simple is only responsible for the convenience of everyday life, and we must therefore choose and think more in this regard. Thinking should not be moderated. Even though there are many materials with cold physical properties, it is only warm to stay in a spacecraft that has been allowed to remain for some period of time. Why is this happening? Taking a deep breath, I contemplate what true consideration entails. By pursuing convenience and allowing it to flow conveniently, the time may not be spent without any choice. It may be possible to regain the time lost in everyday life through true consideration. A spacecraft and the future of thought in a future house. Making fun of your body can save you a lot of time. The consideration feels beyond value, as it is a true consideration.

4 POINT OF VIEW

ORIGINALITY

The discovery of non-routine experiences

This was a unique place. Dramatic use of color and active use of IoT technology. The lump could be described as a cold and warm lump sandwiched in one floor of a building as if it were a crash landing of a future spacecraft. Upon entering the apartment, you will find a bedroom, a kitchen and dining area, a study, and a bathroom. As the fun, movement, and movement unfold, a series of exclamations follow. Staying can be divided into two categories: comfort for comfort, rest, or stimulation from non-routine experiences, and non-routine experiences can be found all over the world. My vision of the future is of a dull, lazy human being who sits on a floating chair and watches a screen in the movie Wall E, and here (with unnecessary movements decreasing in daily life), I find more moving everyday experiences one by one.

DESIGN

A sensory experience

The senses are awakened by materials with a variety of physical properties. Materials such as metal, tiles, carpets, wood, plastic, etc. Objects with a variety of shapes and non-routine forms awaken the senses. Their colors are also similar. It is not uncommon for similar spaces, objects, and materials to surround an area that is popular. This is also true today when there is a great deal of novelty. In order to achieve true newness, to awaken your senses, to realize and choose what you desire, it is not easy to get away from there. Using small materials from a large space and designing furniture and sinks, Useful Workshop naturally smears but awakens the sense beyond everyday life. Present both actively and quietly. In fact, the heavy and large door of the door prepares for the fluff of the senses to rise.

Hospitality

Under the sunset, contemplating

Since childhood, questioning has been regarded as an act of exclusion. Accepting your teaching without arguing or asking questions. However, questions are the most effective way of eliciting a decision. A person's life is characterized by a series of choices.
Is it not possible that there will be more questions in the future world so that we can live without losing the right attitude, which we are subject to, by our own choice, by our side, and not in the midst of an advanced culture? It is necessary to ask more questions. Experienced people ask many questions after reading good books, watching good movies, or viewing good art. To put it another way, it stimulates the mind. It is as if a yellow sunset pours out of you when you remain in this space.

PRICE

In regards to your future stay, I would like to know

It is possible to follow the current trend in a wide variety of ways. How many opportunities do we have to present our future stay right in front of us while there are plenty of Instagram-worthy spots available? It is unfortunately one of the few. There is no doubt as to the message that space is trying to convey. In the near future, where would you like to live? How would you like to appear? Among the many forms of residential construction available, the Warm Dance Cold Mansion conveys the message they wish to convey through their housing. If you are asking about your future stay, what is the biggest reason for you to stay here?

Stay Name
warm than cold mansion

Stay Type
Hotel

Contact information

Address
19, Gyodonggwangjang-ro 100beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea

Guests / No. of Room
2~6 / 1

Price
US$ 232.14 ~ US$ 479.75

Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00

Feature
Breakfast, Projector or TV, Kitchenette, Tub (ex. Jacuzzi, Hinoki)

PHOTO BY Sangpil Lee | WRITTEN BY Moa Kim |