drawing works clads one-person house in seoul with layered corrugated steel facade
DRAWING WORKS explores compact single-person urban living
Located in Gusan-dong, Seoul, at the corner of a three-way intersection, One House 2 by DRAWING WORKS explores how small-scale residential design can adapt existing structures to contemporary living. The project continues the studio’s 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.
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 included demolishing an external staircase to introduce a new parking area and ground-level entrance. A steel 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.
all images by Yoon Joonhwan
Small-Scale Architecture Meets Urban Context in One House 2
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.
Through its compact yet adaptable design, One House 2 by studio 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.
One House 2 by DRAWING WORKS is located at a three-way intersection in Gusan-dong, Seoul
the project adapts an existing structure for contemporary one-person urban living
the house maintains a restrained presence despite being exposed on three sides
corrugated steel cladding defines the exterior facade for durability and economy
three layered steel patterns add depth and rhythmic variation to the elevation
the facade avoids ornamentation, focusing on material texture and pattern
the project shows how minimal redesign can enhance urban single-person housing
south-facing windows maximize natural daylight throughout the house
north-facing openings are minimized to improve energy efficiency
a steel frame provides structural stability and flexibility within the compact layout
the external staircase was removed to create a new parking area and entrance
compact interior spaces are organized for maximum functional efficiency
project info:
name: One House 2
architect: DRAWING WORKS | @drawingworks_architects
principal architect: Youngbae Kim
location: Seoul, Korea
photographer: Yoon Joonhwan | @yoon_joonhwan
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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