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Architecture & Interior Design Selected Works 2020-2025 Portfolio

Minjin Tulgaa

PROLOGUE

CONTENTS

01. Episode Sinchon Campus Co-living for Students amd Young Professionals p. 3

02. Dansoon Collection Furniture Design for Eastern Edition I focus on preserving traditional values and local identity, reinterpreting them through a contemporary architectural language. Specializing in renovation projects, I have developed a design methodology that connects the existing spatial context with modern functionality. I reject superficial replicas, focusing instead on analyzing and incorporating the structural and spatial essence of heritage into each design. Moving forward, I pursue spaces where historic narratives and contemporary utility maintain a precise balance. My goal is to design architecture that functions as an active, enduring framework for modern life, rather than merely reflecting past styles. By working across multiple scales—from urban planning to furniture joinery— I aim to create spaces that honor legacy while ensuring user functionality and sustainable urban renewal.

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03. Crafted Dining Itaewon Private Complex p.11

04. Horim Museum Incense: The Blue Smoke Rising p.14

05. Mang-won Creative Workspace Mang-won Market Renovation p.17

06. Local Stitch Hoehyeon Local Stitch x Business Linkage Project p.21

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07. Body Section Tracing the Origin of Architecture through the Human Body p.24

Episode Sinchon Campus

Urban Co-living as an Extended Campus Unit Planning and Communal Space Design for Episode Sinchon

Co-living for Students and Young Professionals Program

Student Housing & Co-living

Location

68, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Date

June 2025

Type Role Keywords

Episode Sinchon Campus is a co-living project featuring 393 private units and 12 communal facilities tailored for students and young professionals. Designed under the “extended campus” concept, the project directly extends campus life into the housing infrastructure. The shared spaces function as communal bases for learning, working, and social interaction, supporting activities that private rooms cannot accommodate. This layout allows residents to maintain their independent routines while seamlessly participating in a shared residential environment.

Professional Project · Studio Fragment

Unit Development, Space Planning, Communal Space Design, Material Research, Construction Documentation Centered Design, Vertical Connectivity, Social Spaces, Industrial Minimalism

Award

Silver, A’ Design Award — Interior Space and Exhibition Design, 2026

At the Intersection of Campus and City : Full exterior view of the co-living building integrated into the urban context of Sinchon.

As a junior designer at Studio Fragment, I was responsible for unit layout development and communal space design, including the lounges on the 3rd and 7th floors, the communal kitchen on the 14th floor, and the gathering space on the 16th floor. My role focused on furniture selection, material research, and the preparation of specification books and construction drawings

- Open Lounge (2F) Floor-to-ceiling glazing brings natural light into the shared lounge for individual work and group interaction. My role focused on furniture selection, complementing the warm wood finishes and exposed concrete of the interior. 3

Unit Types Balancing Privacy and Shared Living The project proposes three distinct unit types to balance personal privacy with shared daily life. Individual bedrooms are kept private for personal rest, while cooking, dining, and relaxing spaces are grouped together within the units to foster natural interaction. Hallways and shared utilities are fully streamlined to minimize spatial interference. Furthermore, specialized communal facilities are distributed across various floors, allowing residents to extend their living activities beyond private walls. I was in charge of the entire process from initial unit layout development to final technical execution. I focused on configuring the co-living unit floor plans, selecting furniture and interior finishes, and drafted the comprehensive construction documentation—including detailed floor plans, elevations, and sections—to ensure precise implementation.

Type

Residents

Shared Space

Bathroom

Community

Living, kitchen

Shared

Compact

Kitchen

Shared

Studio

Kitchen, dining

En-suite

- Private Room · Compact Unit

- Community Type · Shared Living Area

- Laundry Room · 5F

- Listening Room · Acoustic Media Space

3 3

1 UP

B-type

CL-822

세탁기 9KG

5 4

- 8th Floor Plan

1 2 3

Listening Room Restroom Vertical Circulation

4 5 6

Studio Type Community Type Compact Type

- Relaxing Lounge (3F)

Relaxing & Focusing Lounges (3F & 7F) Shared spaces are distributed across floors to support different routines.The 3rd-floor Relaxing Lounge provides space for interaction and rest. A wooden staircase and builtin furniture link the two levels, creating an area for work and conversation. The 7th-floor Focusing Lounge provides a quiet environment for study and work. Workstations face the windows for natural light, and wooden bookshelves divide the room to secure independent workspaces. My role focused on spatial development, furniture selection, and material coordination. I drafted and managed the interior elevation drawings, focusing on the details of the built-in shelving unit and the wooden staircase structure to ensure accurate execution.

- Material Palette

01 Gray Brick Wall finish

02 Exposed Concrete Flooring

03 Oak Flooring

04 Oak Natural Stair and Built-in Furniture

- Main Stair Elevation

- Focusing Lounge (7F) 5

465

Communal Kitchen (14F)

SECTION A

I designed the 14th-floor Communal Kitchen as a large, open space where many residents can cook and spend time together. Instead of blocking the view with solid walls, I used furniture and lighting to divide the areas naturally while keeping the entire space open to the eye. I put a long island counter in the center as the main work table, giving people plenty of room to prep ingredients at the same time without getting in each other’s way. This layout lets residents who are cooking talk easily with friends sitting at the dining table, turning daily meal preparation into a natural and fun social routine inside the building.

SECTION C

1 2 3

SECTION B

Cooking Zone Dining Zone Circulation

- Cooking Zone

- Dining Zone

- Kitchen and Dining Area

Gathering Space (16F) 45˚ 45˚

45˚

90˚

AUTOMATIC

- Elevation Section A/B/C

I designed the 16th-floor Gathering Space as a flexible, welcoming room for resident events, private parties, and small meetings. Large, high windows surround the space to bring natural light deep into the room, and I used an open wooden shelf as a partition to divide the lounge into cozy corners without breaking the open feel. The room is set up with a mix of comfortable booth seats and easy-to-move tables. This simple arrangement allows the space to change easily from a quiet breakfast spot in the morning into a private dinner or party room at night, giving residents more ways to enjoy their free time together.

- Island Kitchen 6

Dansoon Collection Furniture Design for Eastern Edition Program

Furniture & Exhibition Design

Material

Wood, Fabric, Lacquer

Date

December 2024

Type Role Keyword

Professional Project · Teoyang Studio

Furniture Development, Material Research, Structural Detailing & Exhibition Project Management Korean Joinery, Material Coordination, Prototyping

Material Meaning The Essence of Nature

The ‘Dansoon Collection’ by Eastern Edition is a furniture series inspired by the philosophy of traditional Korean lifestyles, particularly the mindful attitude of seonbi scholars who sought inner fulfillment within minimal hanok spaces. Instead of reproducing outward historical forms, the collection carries forward this embedded philosophy to live naturally in contemporary settings. It translates the spatial openness of hanok interiors, the structural beauty of floor-based living (boryeo), and the honest texture of natural elements into functional design solutions. Utilizing a refined material palette of wood, stone, and fabric, the series modernizes traditional joints within clean furniture frames, celebrating modesty and the beauty of emptiness

As one of three project designers at Teo Yang Studio, I worked from the director’s conceptual sketches through the entire furniture development process, while also acting as the PM to coordinate the collection’s debut at the COEX Home·Table Deco Fair. I participated in developing the five furniture pieces—including the sofa, ottoman, lounge chair, and tables— as well as the production of a traditional folding screen. My role focused on 3D modeling, 1:1 prototyping, and drafting shop drawings. As PM, I managed communication with artisan workshops and factories, monitored production timelines and prototype quality, and handled the final exhibition installation setup.

- Fabric and Wood Material

- Details of Traditional Woodworking Joints A.

Cross Lap Joint (Ban-Teok-Jjaim) Boryeo Sofa Frame Two intersecting members are each notched out to exactly half of their thickness, allowing them to overlap and cross flush without increasing the overall depth of the frame. This joint maintains a continuous linear profile and locks the intersection securely against lateral shearing.

Shouldered Joint (Teok-Jjaim) Boryo Lounge Chair In this mechanical method, the horizontal member rests directly on a stepped cutout shoulder machined into the vertical post. This configuration expands the loadbearing contact zone to efficiently redirect vertical forces downward, while preventing any vertical shifting of the frame components.

Box Joint (Sagai-Jjaim) Boryeo Dining Chair This method features interlocking rectangular teeth cut into the ends of two members to maximize the bonding surface area. It distributes tensile and compressive forces uniformly across multiple contact points, providing high structural resistance against racking and twisting forces at the corner joints.

Dansoon Collection

01. 02. 03. 04. 05.

The Dansoon Collection is made through a process focused on clarity, restraint, and fine craftsmanship. Every piece was developed by testing materials carefully—trying different joinery methods, adjusting the thickness of the wood, and making sure the furniture is both strong and comfortable. Traditional Korean woodworking methods, like the lap joint and box joint, were not used as decorations, but as the main structure itself. This way of joining the wood highlights how the materials connect honestly and makes every piece steady and precise. All sizes, including the solid wood frame lines and seat heights, were carefully chosen to be comfortable for daily use. The design intent was to show the natural beauty of the wood through clean, simple joints, without adding any artificial decorations. The final furniture pieces look clean and minimalist, but they are built to last long and fit easily into modern daily life.

Boryo Sofa + Ottoman Boryo Lounge Chair Dadam Tea Table Boryo Dining Chair Wonban Dining Table

02. Boryo Lounge Chair The Boryeo Lounge Chair interprets traditional floor seating through a clear structural language. Built on a solid wood frame, carefully calibrated angles provide stable support and comfort. The shouldered joint (Teok-Ijaim) ensures structural integrity, with the horizontal member resting securely on a machined step to bear vertical loads with visual restraint.

B. Shouldered Joint

B. A. Cross Lap Joint H

H SH

W700 x D800 x H860/SH 530

03.

Dadam Tea Table The Dadam Tea Table is a contemporary reinterpretation of Dadam—the traditional practice of sharing tea and conversation. Its unadorned form integrates quietly into any space, serving as a serene foundation that invites full attention to the interaction itself.

The design draws on a balanced contrast between materials—the cool texture of stone and the warmth of wood. This interplay lends a grounded weight to the environment, while the low, considered profile fosters a sense of stability and presence. The piece enriches the quiet moments of daily life—through material truth and a felt sense of peace.

01. W

Boryo Sofa + Ottoman

The Boryeo Sofa is a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Korean floor seating, designed to convey grounded comfort within modern interiors. Its generous proportions and low-profile silhouette draw from the spatial aesthetics of Hanok living, while the refined joinery and wood grain details embody the authenticity of traditional craftsmanship. W

A cross lap joint (Ban-Teok-Jjaim) is employed, in which two intersecting members are each notched out to half their thickness to ensure mechanical stability. This allows the frame components to overlap flush, maintaining a clean and disciplined profile that highlights the structural honesty of the design.

W2220 X D800 X H830/SH380

W1300 x D800 x H400 9

04.

Boryo Dining Chair The Boryeo Dining Chair translates the function of traditional floor seating into a contemporary dining height. By integrating a box joint (SagaiJjaim) at the key frame junctions, the chair achieves mechanical stability. This technical detail increases the structural bonding area of the corners, preserving the clean lines of the solid wood frame while ensuring daily durability.

C. Box Joint

C. W

The six fabric panels (W700 × H1800 mm) were manufactured through a multilayered lacquering process over a two-week period. Black lacquer was repeatedly applied and dried over base fabric pre-dyed with brown lacquer. This iteration allows the lacquer to fully permeate and harden within the textile weave, establishing a stabilized surface and an engineered tonal gradation.

3 W450 X D540 X H760/SH420

Wonban Dining Table

Assembly of the Folding Screen

The Wonban Dining Table reinterprets the geometric clarity of the traditional soban from Gangwon-do. A minimalist circular wooden top is paired with a contrasting leather-wrapped base cylinder. The design focuses entirely on the intersection of circular and linear geometry, balancing the natural grain of the wood against the texture of the leather within a disciplined silhouette.

The folding screen functions as a functional partition designed for the inaugural exhibition of the Dansoon Collection. Inspired by the layered materiality in the paintings of Korean artist Yun Hyong-keun, the piece translates the structural framework of traditional Korean study rooms (sarangbang) into a contemporary spatial apparatus. 1

2 W

1 D

05.

ø1100 X H750 : Lacquering process of the folding screen applying the first layer of brown lacquer onto the

Black Wood

Fabric with Lacquer Painting

Hinge

The finished fabric panels are mounted between two black-stained wood frames to ensure structural rigidity and protect the panels. Integrated metal hinges provide the necessary articulation, allowing the screen to fold, unfold, and stand independently at variable angles. The combination of solid wood, lacquered fabric, and mechanical joints establishes structural stability and architectural compartmentalization.

fabric panels. 10

Crafted Dining Itaewon Private Complex Program

Sushi Restaurant, Retail, Exhibition, Music Bar & Private Lounge

Location

6-13, Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Date

December 2024

Type Role

Professional Project · Teo Yang Studio

Construction Documentation, Rendering Revisions, Interior Design Support & Custom Furniture Drawings

Keyword

Japanese Aesthetics, Korean Craft, Hospitality

A Cultural Dialogue in Space Spatial Layout and Concept Design for Uimi Itaewon

The project interprets Japanese aesthetics and hospitality principles through a contemporary Korean spatial language. The layout integrates the core of Omotenashi—the practice of anticipating user needs—directly into the spatial circulation and entry zones. This meticulous aesthetic is expressed through traditional Korean joinery and craft techniques, using localized materials to define the physical boundaries. Grounded in the values of “Good Taste, Good Intention, Good Attitude,” the design forms a seamless context with its surroundings. By eliminating ornamentation and prioritizing honest material properties within a functional layout, the space focuses entirely on user experience and intuitive convenience. As a junior designer at Teo Yang Studio, I handled construction documentation, 3D modeling and rendering production, interior design support, and custom furniture drawings for this project.

- Hallway View : A hallway perspective that emphasizes spatial depth and a refined flow, utilizing subtle natural light and dark wood finishes.

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Sushi Restaurant Store Exhibition Music Bar Privite Lounge Outdoor Terrace Outdoor Garden

7 EL+106.25

EL+106.25 EL+106.0

1 EL+103.05

EL+103.10

EL+102.70

MAIN ENT.

Restaurant Interior Japanese Dining, Korean Materiality

WINE REF.

신설분전반

FL:-150

KITCHEN WINE

430

▲SHELF 720*430

STO.

사케냉장고 796x585xH1910

1,000

600

680

FL:±0

TUNA FREEZER

SINK. 350 X 450

상부 선반장

900x550x800

냉장고 KKD스펙참고 (하부)

FL:±0 AUTO DOOR W800

FL:-150

600

GLASS DOOR W820

1200x600x850 HOSHIZAKI:RT-126MA-K, 0.3KW

DRAWER

CUTTING BOARD 1100*450

TABLE TYPE REFRIGERATOR

잔수납장

TOWEL WARMER NEO-T180MC(18L)

920

450x275x355

일반휴지걸이

LT-07

70-TL

SINK. 350 X 450

LT-07

478x399x395 WM-3503,1.6KW

700x600x850 CUSTOM MADE

DRAWER

1200x600x850 HOSHIZAKI:RT-126MA-K, 0.3KW

세탁기

LT-07

▲MIRROR W700

CUTTING BOARD 1100*450

1,000

※커튼설치

70-TL

TABLE TYPE REFRIGERATOR

▲MIRROR

FL:-150 FL:±0

▲ARTWORK

670

RICE WARMER

939

65 5

w345*1330 청소도구함

RICE COOKER STAND w/ RAIL

W.C

770

This project began with balancing Japanese culinary culture and Korean spatial identity. We integrated the structured, organized approach of Japanese hospitality into the layout and flow, while expressing Korean sentiments through reclaimed hanok wooden pillars and custom furniture details derived from traditional crafts. Moving beyond a literal reproduction of either style, the goal was to create a space where Japanese service culture and Korean material culture coexist.

4 SUNKEN

I was in charge of producing construction drawings and developing custom furniture details. I drafted and refined floor plans, elevations, and interior sections, and designed production drawings for custom fixtures, including shelving and built-in units. Additionally, I modified 3D renderings and participated in partial interior design tasks to ensure that the initial concept was consistently reflected across all blueprints, visualizations, and fabrication details.

2,000

WOODSLAB LT-07

LT-07

맞춤

우드

벽면

도어

535

900

DOO

725

AUTO

5 6

670

R▶

RO MIR

400

ROR

IR ◀M

ORK

▼ 810

ARTW

커버:간접조명

ROR

IR ◀M

커버:간접조명

ROR

OO ◀H

MIR

▶

LT-04

1 2 3 4 5 6

LT-04

Entrance Sushi Restaurant Storage Hallway Private Room Restroom

- Restaurant Interior View 180

- B1 Floor Plan

180

340

Reclaimed Hanok Timber Post

320

20 30

A structural post salvaged from an authentic traditional hanok. It preserves the natural cracked texture and weathered grain generated over time, anchoring the modern interior with a raw, historic material presence.

600 570

A bespoke wall-mounted shelving unit designed to display custom artifacts. The woodwork maximizes the natural surface properties of the timber grain, finished with clear protective coatings to ensure daily durability in a commercial environment.

250 120

385 180

105

180

100

900

270 15

270

Custom Timber Shelving

1,285

900

270

265 300

180 DARK-STAINED WOOD FINISH

450

180

METAL FINISH W/ CONCEALED LED LIGHTING MIRROR PANEL

15 40

280

385

10 250 RECLAIMED TIMBER POST GRANITE VENEER FINISH

RECLAIMED TIMBER POST

GRANITE VENEER FINISH

B. 12

470

1,340 640

350

435

550

845

470

435

550

295

350

200

935

200 355

200

1,210 175

640

175

110

550

845

295

110

350

640

350

1,340

- Exhibition / Rendering

- Stair / Rendering

Exhibition & Staircase Description – Guest Restroom Entrance / Rendering : Entrance from the sushi restaurant, featuring a custom stone basin.

– Custom Stone Vanity Detail Drawing Plan / Left Elevation Front Elevation / Right Elevation

I was responsible for the layout and design of the second-floor exhibition space, and spearheaded the detail development for the staircase, including its material finishes. Additionally, I refined the 3D renderings and successfully translated the design concept into complete technical drawings, including floor plans, sections, elevations, and construction details.

1,180

3,185 1,400

890

1,450

150

890

The second-floor exhibition space was planned as a transitional area connecting the project’s main public programs. The bright walls and wooden flooring form a neutral backdrop for exhibitions on this level, guiding visitors naturally into adjacent spaces. Connecting to this floor, the staircase utilizes stone treads and wooden walls to ensure a seamless material flow during vertical transitions.

250

2,400

P U S H

2,250

LT-06

2,250

SLIDING DOOR TO HALLWAY

LT-06

800

LT-06

3,185 650

1,535

1,585

650

150

650

735

70-TL

LT-07

70-TL

LT-07

150

OPEN UP

– Guest Restroom Interior / Rendering : Interior view defined by dark timber partitions.

1,450

DOOR TO TOILET

DOOR TO TOILET(W)

800

DOOR TO TOILET

2,250

510

ARTWORK

1,040

2,250

700

- Guest Restroom Entrance and Interior Elevations Entrance Elevation / Interior Elevation

1 2 3 4

Stair Sushi Restaurant Exhibition Hallway

- Staircase Detail View : Technical drawings showcasing the vertical circulation layout and structural material transitions of the staircase.

Horim Museum

Interpreting Korea’s Incense Culture Through Space

Incense: The Blue Smoke Rising Program

Museum Exhibition

Location

Horim Museum Sinsa Branch, Seoul, South Korea

Exhibition Period

August 27–December 21, 2024

Type Role

The exhibition focuses on the rich heritage and historical progression of Korean incense culture, spanning from the Lelang period to the late Joseon Dynasty. Inspired by traditional religious architectural elements, the space incorporates central pavilion structures that effectively frame the artifacts, creating an immersive layout that highlights the profound mood of ancient Korean culture.

Professional Project · Teo Yang Studio

Material Research, Detail Development, Installation Fabrication, On-site Coordination

Keyword

Incense Culture, Traditional Craft, Material Authenticity, Multi-sensory Exhibition

Award

Interior Designer of the Year Shortlist, Dezeen Awards 2024

- Porcelain Incense Holder Display

Under the direction of Head Director Teo Yang, I conducted material research and produced detailed fabrication drawings for the main pavilion structures. Additionally, I fabricated custom exhibition props and provided on-site support during the final installation and setting phase.

Gonghyang Gallery, Incense Burner Display An exhibition space reinterpreting traditional altar and canopy structures. An altar-shaped plinth, a suspended ceiling, and a gold-toned metal wall with subtle reflectivity are integrated to emphasize the bronze artifacts. As a junior designer, I participated in the wall finishing process, reviewing metal specifications and checking the quality of structural joints. 14

Saryunjeong Pavilion Development

Exhibition Rock Object Fabrication

1 The Saryunjeong is a four-wheeled mobile pavilion originally designed by the Goryeo-dynasty scholar Yi Kyu-bo in his text Saryunjeong-gi. Conceptually engineered to follow the shade and escape the heat in nature, this historic structure was reinterpreted and physically realized as the central pavilion of the exhibition. The design clearly visualizes the scales and joinery of traditional materials— including bamboo, walnut wood, and hanji—to establish a core structural anchor within the gallery space.

This section presents the fabrication process of the waterfall rock object, positioned alongside the Saryunjeong at the exhibition entrance. Due to on-site weight and logistical constraints of real stone, the core structure was fabricated using large-scale 3D printing. A detailed special painting technique was applied manually to replicate the natural stone texture, followed by the meticulous placement of moss to achieve a realistic appearance. The completed object is currently kept at the Horim Museum.

I was in charge of managing the 3D-printed fabrication and special painting finish processes. I reviewed the structural data to ensure the drawing scale was accurately represented in the fullscale object, and directly applied hand-painted finishes to replicate natural stone textures. Additionally, I handled the placement of moss and supported the on-site setup to ensure that the initial concept was consistently reflected in the final installation.

4 3 2

- Roof Assembly · Material Detail

I was in charge of the 3D modeling and producing detailed fabrication drawings for the Saryunjeong pavilion. I adjusted the proportions and drafted the wooden joinery details to ensure the historical framework could be realized through actual furniture fabrication processes. During production, I communicated directly with the master carpenter to coordinate the drawing dimensions and connection methods for final assembly.

1 2 3 4

Bamboo blind Bamboo Walnut Wood Hanji

- Exploded Axonometric - Object Form View : Reviewing the basic structure of the rock utilizing 3D printing. 2400

2400

1600

2225

70 300

12070

1600

365

520

1800 1920

480

520

1160

2000

485

520

480

520

480

520

1600

190 150 270 30

1600

190 150 270 30

1230

485

2000

795

770

300 70

480

2600

- Elevation Front / Back / Side View

- Fabrication Process : Manual special painting and moss application to replicate stone textures.

- Installation View : Final setup within the entrance gallery positioned with Saryunjeong. 15

Fabrication & Assembly Details This section presents the structural joint analysis for the physical assembly and construction of the Hanji pavilion. The details are engineered to integrate the gridded wooden framework, hanji cladding panels, and internal display pedestals into a unified structural system. I was in charge of producing the exploded axonometric diagrams and drafting the technical blueprints for the wooden mortise and tenon joint details. To minimize tolerances during on-site assembly, I incorporated material junction margins into the fabrication drawings and conducted technical reviews to ensure consistency between the floor plan layout and the 3D structures.

1 2

- 3rd Floor Plan : 3rd-floor gallery layout indicating the pavilion placement.

- Walnut Wood Joint Detai (Mortise & Tenon)

1 2 3 4

Hanji Walnut Wood Metal Plate Display Pedestal

- Hanji: Texture, Light & Application

Reinterpreting the Ancestral Shrin

This exhibition room focuses on the spatial structure of a traditional ancestral shrine. By integrating wooden frames with translucent hanji panels, the linear pavilion structures guide the visitor’s movement naturally through the gallery. The soft, diffused internal lighting through the hanji panels creates a neutral backdrop that heightens the visual focus on the white porcelain incense burners and ritual artifacts. I was in charge of producing the detailed fabrication drawings for the pavilion structure and conducting material testing for the lighting presentation. To achieve an even and soft diffusion of light through the screens, I compared and tested various thicknesses and textures of hanji samples to determine the optimal material specification. Based on these testing results, I drafted the technical blueprints for the wooden joints and screen framing to ensure precise execution on-site.

- Ritual Furnishings on a Raised Platform

01 - Fiber Texture Reviewing the natural fiber texture and its alignment with the wooden frame.

02 - Translucency Testing light transmittance and diffusion according to hanji thickness and light positioning.

03 - Frame Application Verifying the finishing precision of stretching and fixing hanji sheets flat within the structural framework. 16

Mang-won Creative Workspace Mang-won Market Renovation Program

Retail, Gallery, Office

Location

27, Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Date

Fall 2022

Type

Academic Project, Third-Year Studio

Keyword

Adaptive Reuse, Mixed-Use Design, Local Identity

- Mass Diagram

Mangwon-dong A Neighborhood in Transition

Mangwon-dong

Mangwon Hangang Park

Mangwon-dong is evolving into a unique urban district where localized heritage and contemporary culture converge. At its core, Mangwon Market functions as a vital local anchor, while simultaneously serving as a catalyst for the cultural shifts driven by the younger generation.

Hongdae

Hongik University

1. Site : Four separate buildings at the corner of Mangridan-gil.

2. Extend : Unified floor levels expand and connect the masses.

3. Bridge : Movable bridges link the buildings into a single structure.

4. Courtyard : A central courtyard serves as entrance and communal gathering space.

Hapjeong

The influx of artists and creatives, displaced by gentrification in the neighboring Hapjeong and Hongdae areas, has led to the emergence of new workshops, studios, and boutique businesses—gradually integrating a modern, creative sensibility into the district’s established identity. The steady flow of visitors to Mangwon Hangang Park further amplifies the area’s urban vitality. Consequently, Mangwon Market has transcended its role as a conventional marketplace, evolving into a communal hub where residents, young professionals, and visitors intersect.

- Ground Floor Plan

Context & Urban Shifts

The university district surrounding Hongdae has long fostered a creative ecosystem driven by youthful experimentation. However, intensifying hyper-commercialization— characterized by mass tourism and a nightlife-centered economy—triggered rapid rent escalation, displacing the very creative communities that defined the area. Postpandemic redevelopment pressures further exacerbated this displacement, making it increasingly unsustainable for students and young creators to maintain workspaces near the university. Seeking a more resilient alternative, a significant migration occurred toward neighboring Mangwon-dong, where lower operational costs and a stable environment provided a new hotbed.

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This influx has reshaped the local “alley romance,” integrating creative studios into the existing urban fabric. In response, this project recreates a weathered structure within Mangwon Market to establish a stable anchor for both newly settled youth and local merchants. By introducing an open community platform, the design preserves the market’s vernacular scale while supporting the creative energy radiating from the neighboring university district. The layout centers on a programmatic open courtyard that consolidates communal circulation, establishing a pedestrian-centric infrastructure that manages this demographic shift and secures sustainable urban regeneration

5 10

100

1 2 3 4

Wine Bar Retail Store Restroom Open Lounge

5 6 7

Book Store Courtyard Backyard

- Street of Art Supply Shops

- University Studio Workspace

- Hongdae Streetscape

- Courtyard : A central courtyard serves as entrance and communal gathering space.

This section shows the vertical integration of the primary programs. From the street-level wine bar to the upper galleries and studios, every floor connects to a central open void that maintains sightlines across all levels. Circulation paths are woven into these functional zones, turning routine movement into opportunities for casual interaction among creators. 1 2 3

Wine Bar Retail Store Exhibition

4 5

Workspace Meeting Room

- Exhibition View

Exhibition (2F)

The second floor is a flexible exhibition space for emerging creators and students. Operating as an adaptable platform, the gallery provides a minimalist framework that accommodates diverse curatorial approaches and installation setups. 4

The interior pairs raw concrete with matte white walls, creating a restrained backdrop that emphasizes the artwork. Structural elements and mechanical systems are left exposed, while a large side opening introduces soft natural light to illuminate the space. An open void connects the gallery to the workspaces above, establishing visual links and spatial depth through sightlines. This openness keeps artists and visitors aware of each other’s presence, fostering community without compromising the functional clarity of each program.

: A corridor leading to the exhibition space, where light defines the boundaries. The transition from the bright entryway to the deeper gallery guides the visitor’s pace, turning movement into a calm introduction to the art.

- 2rd Floor Plan 19

Meeting Room (4F)

The fourth floor provides a serene environment for team collaboration and client sessions, physically set apart from the primary work areas. Full-height glass walls preserve a sense of openness, while integrated fabric panels allow occupants to adjust privacy and acoustic comfort as needed—ensuring a focused atmosphere for critical discussions. The visual link to the workspace below invites clients to observe the studio’s authentic creative process and daily rhythm without intrusion. This transparency fosters an intuitive understanding of the studio’s culture—transforming a professional meeting into an engaging experience grounded in the everyday workflow.

- Workspace View : A perspective showing the vertical connection between the 3rd floor workspace and the mezzanine, emphasizing openness and spatial layering.

- Workspace View : A view of the third floor workspace from the fourth floor.

Meeting Room

Workspace

Balcony

Workspace (3F)

The third floor functions as a flexible workspace that adapts to user needs rather than following a rigid program. By using furniture instead of fixed walls to define zones, the floor shifts fluidly between collaborative environments and focused individual areas. Integrated lounges and kitchen areas work as social anchors, facilitating spontaneous interaction and the exchange of ideas among creators.

The material strategy draws on the contrast between architectural heritage and contemporary utility. The original exposed brick is preserved to reveal the building’s narrative—lending temporal depth and visual weight to the space. In contrast, the refined texture of oak finishes provides a warm, neutral backdrop suitable for various modes of creative production. This dialogue between materials fosters an atmosphere that is at once inspiring and professionally restrained. At the core of the design is a vertical void that establishes a visual link between the meeting rooms above and the gallery below. This connectivity keeps creators attuned to the continuity between making and exhibiting, while visitors absorb the raw energy of the creative process. Through this structural integration, the workspace transcends the conventional office model—evolving into a dynamic creative field where the boundaries of production and observation dissolve.

- Material Palette

- Hand Drawing : Sketch illustrating the central communal zone, mezzanine layering, and informal gathering areas designed to support dynamic office rhythms.

01 Begie Brick Wall

02 Oak Wood Floor

03 Gray Concrete Floor

04 Black Metal 20

Local Stitch Hoehyeon Local Stitch x Business Linkage Project Program

Retail

Location

2 Toegye-ro 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Date

Spring 2022

Type

Academic Project, Third-Year Studio

Keyword

Adaptive Reuse, Retail Design, Community Connection

Reinterpreting Hoehyeon-dong: Urban Identity through Space and Branding

In collaboration with Local Stitch, this project redevelops a weathered structure in Hoehyeon-dong into a localized hub. Located between Namdaemun Market and Myeong-dong, the site sits within a historic neighborhood characterized by dense alleyways, local businesses, and traditional residences. The architecture prioritizes structural preservation over total replacement, establishing an updated public space that respects the district’s low-rise scale and historical character.

- Site Location and Pedestrian Connections

: The narrow alley is lined with small shops and varied building façades. This existing streetscape informs the proposal’s low-rise scale and its approach to connecting retail spaces with the surrounding pedestrian routes.

While retaining the primary structural footprint, the design extends connection points to the surrounding pedestrian network, bridging the gap between the building and the neighborhood. By pairing architectural interventions with strategic retail branding, the project adapts the space into an open, community-oriented platform where local residents, creators, and visitors interact. The final composition offers a scalable model for urban activation. It demonstrates how precise spatial interventions can generate programmatic depth, integrating new economic infrastructure while restoring pedestrian vitality to an aging urban block. A

- Ground Floor Plan

- Base Condition : The existing buildings face an uphill road, with entrances at different levels. These changes in elevation inform the proposed access to Building B and its connection to the central pedestrian alle.

1 - Urban Framework 5

- Building Arrangement and Pedestrian Circulation 2

Spatial Organization and Mass Composition

The architectural mass is divided into two distinct volumes arranged around a central pedestrian alley. A public bridge links these structures, serving as a primary circulation route and an outdoor terrace that forms an open-air platform where users can freely gather and interact.

3 - Built Fabric

The central alley acts as the primary programmatic spine of the site. Moving beyond a simple path, it functions as a microplaza where visitors pause, take shortcuts, or encounter community events—activating the storefronts and introducing pedestrian movement deep into the property.

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- Architectural Intervention

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1 2 3

Bookstoree Cafe& Bar Restroom

4 5

Storage Public Alleyway

Building A features a lower height with an accessible rooftop terrace, while Building B rises to accommodate various workspaces. The height difference establishes a stepped profile across the site. From the terrace of Building A, Building B partially blocks the surrounding high-rise views, creating an intimate, human-scaled environment within the dense urban context.

: Seen from Local Stitch, the site is framed by taller buildings on either side. The proposal responds to this view by treating Building B’s façade as a prominent element within the surrounding built context.

- Perspective Section

- Restaurant

- 4th Floor Plan Occupying the fourth and fifth floors of Building B, the restaurant is arranged around a double-height dining space. Tall windows on both sides bring daylight into the interior and provide views toward Building A’s rooftop terrace and the surrounding neighborhood. The open volume maintains a visual connection between the dining levels, while the internal staircase links the seating areas. The restaurant forms the upper destination of the route through the bridge and rooftop terrace. From this elevated position, visitors can look back across the outdoor spaces they have passed through. The design connects the experience of dining with views of the wider site, allowing the two buildings to be understood as parts of a connected sequence.

: The bridge connects Building B to the rooftop terrace of Building A, extending the circulation route across the two buildings and linking indoor spaces with outdoor gathering areas.

- Balconies and Connecting Bridge The balconies on the second and third floors of Building B provide outdoor spaces along the circulation route, with views over the central alley and surrounding streets. On the third floor, the balcony connects to the bridge leading to Building A’s rooftop terrace. This connection allows visitors to move between the buildings without returning to ground level, while providing places to sit and gather along the way. - Restaurant View

: Internal stairs connect the differing floor levels of the two existing volumes, forming a continuous circulation route through Building B. 23

Body Section

Details of the Human Body: From Anatomy to Space

Tracing the Origin of Architecture through the Human Body Program

Explorative Study on Body and Architecture

Material

Conrete

Date

Spring 2021

Type

Academic Project, Third-Year Design Studio

Keyword

Anatomy, Body Section, Materiality, Spatial Transformation

This project transforms the internal structure of the human body into architectural spaces and models. By analyzing sections of bones, muscles, and internal voids, these biological layers are converted into stacked architectural structures. Two specific sections from the thoracic region were selected and enlarged ten times to study how overlapping physical layers function as spatial boundaries. B

These organic patterns became the foundation for 3D modeling, changing flat anatomical observations into a threedimensional architectural form. The final model was executed through concrete casting, utilizing the material’s heavy density to reveal the structural logic of the body’s interior. Ultimately, this project serves as a clear exercise in systematic form-making, creating new spaces defined by light, shadow, and movement.

- Hand-drawn full-scale thoracic sections indicating : detailed study areas A and B.

Outer Structural Section Hand-Drawn Tectonic Boundary of Bone & Muscle The concrete model from Section A guides the visitor’s movement through a network of complex, narrowing pathways. These internal passages partially block the view to create architectural curiosity, turning the body’s layered sectional structure into a direct experience of depth and motion.

: Concrete model derived from section A, visualizing hesitation through intersecting passages and layered paths.

Inner Organic Section Hand-Drawn Micro-Analysis of Organ & Muscle Density The model from Section B creates a quiet interior environment for reflection by blocking external light and sound. The layered concrete walls provide a deep path for inward exploration. The heavy concrete mass absorbs the dense qualities of biological tissue, distilling them into a solid, restrained architectural form.

: Concrete model derived from section B, creating a contemplative space that invites reflection and inner stillness.

Portfolio Covering Projects from 2020 - 2025 Architecture and Interior Design

Minjin Tulgaa