12 spectacular façades of South Korean homes

This flowery façade is the brainchild of Iroje Kimhyoman. An array of aluminium pipes has been used to decorate its exterior. This house is located in Goyang, only a few kilometres’ away from capital Seoul.

Not often do we find a reason to drool over such beautiful curves. This Joho Architecture creation is located in Yongin and is set in the backdrop of Mt Gwanggyo. 

Following the tradition of the land, the architect sought inspiration in the topography and translated it into an amazing design. The house is made of traditional brick coated in silver water repellent chemicals and concrete.

From concrete to wood, another abode with another spectacular façade. Can you believe this house has been built within an extremely limited budget? It is located in Geumjeong-dong and planned by Rieuldorang Atelier.

We are all aware about the leaning tower of Pisa and also a few other similarly tilted structures. But a leaning residential dwelling with a façade resembling a giant telescope surveying the sky above? Indeed, for a designer with a vision anything is possible. 

This house is located close to Cheongpyeong Lake, a very scenic part of South Korea.

The powerful visual impact created by this Hwa Hun house is undeniable. Its complex geometry seems to have been managed with the precision of Jong-i jeobgi or Korean origami. 

Surrounded by rather mundane structures, this residential dwelling is certainly one of the proud possessions of bustling Hwa Hun city.

The extreme conical nature of the façade reminds us of grand pyramidal structures of a bygone era. But this is a modern dwelling with unique identity. 

It is located in Yongin and designed for a small family with children.

A variety of materials, from concrete to wood, has been employed to build this multidimensional façade. Its edgy nature is quite a deviation from the surrounding architecture. 

It is located in Busan, another major city of South Korea.

The cheerful nature of this façade seems to be in tune with its picturesque surrounding. It is the simplicity of design that makes it look so attractive. 

In order to ensure affordable housing, Hangul House Inc used building blocks to create this fantastic design. This is also a designer budget home with high energy efficiency.

This façade is studded with numerous bricks aligned in an interesting fashion. The house is made of multiple blocks of different volumes. 

The dark roof creates quite a contrast with the greyish brick and concrete façade.

This Changwon abode is aptly named a fun house. Its lovely façade, decorated with bricks, also boasts an unusually protruded white block. Together they induce a charm in the design which is both exemplary and extremely inviting. It is designed by UTAA Architects.

We have already seen a few spectacular brick façades. This stellar grey tone house is stylised with concrete masses and decorated bricks. Oblique slabs were utilised to build the deck, entrance stairway and eaves. 

It is an elementary conception moulded into a trend setting design. This detached family house is located in Kyunggi-do, not too far away from Seoul.

Not often do you see a house depicting a movement such as this one in Busan. Its smooth concrete façade seems to give it an aerodynamic advantage. An expressive piece of design in a lush green setting – motion captured in concrete.

Want to see more gorgeous homes? Check out these beautifully simple Japanese houses!