Gallery & Cafe

Program: Gallery & Cafe
Team: Hyunsoo Kim, Seongbeom Moㅣ김현수, 모성범

This small gallery is nestled within the forest, harmonizing with its natural surroundings while asserting a distinct presence. The tall hip roof, clad in black carbonized wood, rises like a beacon above the trees—visible even from outside the forest. The eaves extend to the height of the surrounding canopy, while a transparent glass façade maximizes openness and frames immersive views into the landscape.

The square-shaped exhibition hall is sunken 2.4 meters below ground level, creating a dramatic spatial experience with its generous ceiling height. This flexible space accommodates a wide range of exhibitions and can also be adapted for gatherings, educational programs, and events through the use of movable walls.

At the entrance, a reception and café welcome visitors, while the sheltered outdoor area beneath the extended roof functions as an open-air exhibition zone and café terrace.

The gallery is conceived as a boundless art box—a place where art and nature converge, inviting visitors to engage with creative works in a serene, immersive environment.