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JK-AR's House for Rejuvenation Blends Tradition and Modernity in Gyeongju

architecture-design · 2026-06-08

JK-AR, led by architect Jae K Kim, completed the House for Rejuvenation in Gyeongju, South Korea, in 2025. The 952 m² mixed-use adaptive reuse project, curated by Miwa Negoro, introduces innovative timber framing systems that reinterpret traditional wooden structures. The design team included Gyu-Tae Kim, Ye-Sol Lee, and Sook-Ran Kwak. Photographs were provided by Rohspace. The project seamlessly blends traditional elements with modern design principles, creating a harmonious fusion of old and new in the historic city.

Key facts

  • Architect: JK-AR
  • Lead architect: Jae K Kim
  • Curated by Miwa Negoro
  • Area: 952 m²
  • Year completed: 2025
  • Location: Gyeongju-si, South Korea
  • Category: Mixed Use Architecture, Adaptive Reuse
  • Photographs by Rohspace

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Institutions

  • JK-AR

Locations

  • Gyeongju-si
  • South Korea

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