Hongjaewon
Scenic Design
Dec 2024
Site Specific Scenic Design
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Flowing Connections
Hongjaewon reimagines Hongjecheon as a dynamic community hub that bridges its rich historical roots with modern urban life. The redesign aims to honor the area’s cultural heritage while guiding audiences to uncover its hidden stories, creating a sustainable flow of human interaction and shared memories.
Field Research
Hongjae-dong Field Research
Visited Hongjae-dong to conduct field research, analyzing the location's atmosphere and identifying unique elements of the area
Hongjae-dong Neighbourhood
A nostalgic charm in aged buildings, bustling markets, and senior residents who appear to have lived in the area for decades
Underground Art Space, Hongjae Yuyeon
Media installation art pieces lining the stream flowing beneath the highway bridge
Aim
Regeneration of Hongjaedong’s History
Idea Development
Reflecting Neighbourhood’s Essence
100:1 White Card Model
Constructed a white card model to visualize the space at scale
Idea Development
Journey through Hongjaewon
Drafting
Floor Plan
Hongjaewon aims to regenerate Hongjecheon as a dynamic community hub that bridges past and present, blending the historical significance of Hongjewon with modern design. By fostering meaningful connections and honoring the area's heritage, it creates a sustainable space for residents and visitors to engage, share, and build new relationships.
The project transforms Hongje stream into immersive spaces reflecting Hongjedong's essence, including an antique market from Inwang Market and a tea house inspired by Hongjewon’s history as a traditional pharmacy.
Audience takes on the role of a visitor to Hongjewon, experiencing a cultural space where they can browse antiques and enjoy tea, immersing themselves in the historical atmosphere.
Scene Making Process
Computer Modeling Process
Model Making Process
Key Scene & Prop Design
Developed ideas by 3D modeling and creating physical models of key scenes and props, including the entrance and traditional lantern
Location Background
Hongjae-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Hongjaedong, a historic neighborhood, has evolved with the city's transformations.
Final Scene Rendering
1. Entrance
Audience pass through a traditional gate
2. Entrance Path
Pathway of entry into the history
3. Dock
Receive lantern and exchange antiques with traditional coins
4. Boat
Sail along a river filled with glowing lanterns
5. Market
Trade the coins received for antiques brought by others
6. Herbal Tea Shop
Prescribed tea matching each participant’s personality
7. Pavilion
Relax and enjoy tea and desserts
8. Exit
Transition back to the modern world