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Gochang Hwang Yunseok Library by Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners

architecture-design · 2026-08-26

The Gochang Hwang Yunseok Library officially opened in Gochang-gun, South Korea, in 2025, embodying the innovative concepts of Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners. Spanning 3,814 square meters, the library was curated by Miwa Negoro and features stunning photography by Kyung Roh. The design team was led by principal architect Hyunjoon Yoo alongside others including Aekyung Kwon and Eunsuk Noh. Engineering roles included structural work by DHSC and civil engineering by SIWON E&C, with HANA Consulting Engineers overseeing the mechanical and electrical aspects. Construction was managed by Shinwoo. The library aims to foster community interaction and creativity in the digital age.

Key facts

  • Library designed by Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners
  • Location: Gochang-gun, South Korea
  • Area: 3,814 m²
  • Year: 2025
  • Curated by Miwa Negoro
  • Photographer: Kyung Roh
  • Principal architect: Hyunjoon Yoo
  • Structural engineer: DHSC
  • Civil engineer: SIWON E&C
  • M/E engineer: HANA Consulting Engineers
  • Constructor: Shinwoo
  • Concept: community living room

Entities

Artists

  • Hyunjoon Yoo
  • Miwa Negoro
  • Kyung Roh
  • Aekyung Kwon
  • Eunsuk Noh
  • Hyoseok Yoon
  • Jayoung Moon
  • Jinhyup Sung
  • Jiyoung Jon
  • Suho Lee
  • Yunjin Choi

Institutions

  • Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners
  • DHSC
  • SIWON E&C
  • HANA Consulting Engineers
  • Shinwoo
  • ArchDaily

Locations

  • Gochang-gun
  • South Korea

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