THE SPACE FOR ME
2015 Space Design Project
Team member: Hyo-jeong Park, Dae-Hwan Ju
‘A Space for Me’ project aims to provide customers with a personalized space
that is tailored to each customer’s life pattern and personality.
BACKGROUND
MAJOR TYPE OF HOUSING
According to Statistics Korea (2015), 59.9 percent of Koreans
live in apartments; in other words, more than half of Koreans
live in compact apartment suits rather than in detached houses.
MASS PRODUCTION OF APARTMENT COMPLEX
At the time of rapid industrialization in 1950s, apartments
were considered the most efficient type of housing to absorb
the massive flow of rural-to-urban migration. Ever since,
the mass-produced apartment complex, has become
the major housing type in the country.
THE PROBLEM IS...
INDIVIDUAL LIFESTYLES LEFT NEGLECTED
These apartments, however, are standardized in a way that neglects the unique lifestyles of each resident. Individuals with their own ways of living have no choice but to fit into a uniform space.
CHANGING DEMANDS IN LIFESTYLES
Consumption trends in South Korea have been changing towards greater diversity; yet, apartment units remain unevolved. More and more people demand micro-customized products, services, and environment that reflect personal uniqueness and traits to pursue greater well-being and quality of life.
CONCEPT
"THE SPACE FOR ME"
Recognizing the need to redesign residential spaces,
‘The Space for Me’ project was introduced
to provide a customized place that is tailored to his or her life patterns and personality.
CURRENT APPARTMENTS
‘THE SPACE FOR ME’
A SPACE FOR WHO?
HYO-EUN PARK
22 years old
University Student
Pianist
Currently Living with Parents
HYO-EUN'S ROOM
Since 5 years old, Hyo-Eun spent most time in her room as a growing pianist. Her room was a space for her to spent at least 5 hours a day to practice piano as well as to take breaks and relax.
Hyo-Eun always wished that her room provided
an ideal environment to balance her daily schedules.
But, the conventional square-structured apartment room caused her to pile different objects into a mess.
This has caused her distractions from preparing for
piano competitions and other activities.
INTERVIEW
SPATIAL PROGRESS
STEP 1: CURRENT SITUATION AND ANALYSIS
STEP 2: SPATIAL PROGRESS
FINAL DESIGN
PROJECTED OUTCOME OF HYO-EUN’S SPACE
The light switch connected to the smartphone
During the interview with Hyo-Eun, she mentioned that the smartphone is the major distractor from practicing the piano. We therefore designed the lighting system of the piano room, so that the light of the piano room is turned on when she places her smartphone on the jack.
View from the Practice Room
The soundproof practice room prevents noise from inside out, allowing Hyo-Eun to fully focus on her music. The window provides visual openness and minimizes stiffness.
A small room beneath the Grand Piano
Since early age, she often climbed under her Piano
to take a short break. Taking this into a consideration, we designed a small room for her to take breaks and to use it as a storage.
The way out from her bed
In the hallway from her bed, essential items are placed on the wall, including a clock, a calendar and a memopad. In this place, she can remind her daily schedule.
Relaxing space
The relaxing space is covered with warm-colored wallpaper. Wall storages are attatched on the sides to effectively arrange various items.
Multi-closet and foldable table
The multipurpose closet and a foldable table attached to the wall maximize the use of limited areas.
