The typical
existing Korean apartment plan shows that the interior
space is already configured by pre-conceived domestic
programs, such as master bedroom, living room, kitchen,
etc. In some way, the plan represents the traditional
relationship between family members. The existing plan
does no longer cope with some of the new life styles
in contemporary age. Domestic space for dual income
single child family should therefore interact with diverse
family needs and changing time patterns.
The proposal consists of a 12.6 x 4.8m rectangular blank
unit with 6 domestic compartments. The blank unit has
no pre-conceived space configurations. The 6 compartments
are basic furniture or utilities for the family's daily
life: Kitchen, living, child, study, parents, and bath/toilet.
Kitchen and bath/toilet compartments which need plumbing
are located at both ends of the unit. The other free-standing
compartments are positioned in the middle and each of
them can be freely moved manually or digitally through
the internet. It creates flexible space compositions
for various family activities and needs at different
times.
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