Jeju Glass House

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[Seopjikoji Glass House]
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Seopjikoji, a narrow land that stretches toward the sea
Seopjikoji is a dialect of Jeju Island, meaning narrow, and 'seopji' is a geographical term and refers to land that stretches sharply in the shape of a beak toward the sea. From the name, it seems that you can feel the beauty of nature.

After starting from the entrance of Seopjikoji and walking for about 20 minutes enjoying the natural scenery, you will find the Glass House located at the end of it. Indeed, while climbing this road, the passage of time is forgotten for a moment.

This building was designed by architect Tadao Ando.
Tadao Ando values the harmony between exposed concrete and nature. That is why the Glass House can also find its characteristics. First of all, it feels like looking at a restrained modern sculpture rather than the perception that it is a simple building. Second, exposed concrete was used. The long exposed concrete wall does not express the entrance, and the first floor floor is designed 3.6m lower than the hill to emphasize the closedness so that the interior of the building cannot be judged. became It is designed with all-glass, and when you see the open sea and the building you feel while following the blocked wall, the sense of openness is truly amazing. This is also one of the characteristics of the movement design that Ando places importance on. Lastly, it is a shape that emphasizes harmony with nature.

It is said that Ando said this when designing this building. “I will keep the sunshine of Jeju as it is. We will embrace the sea of Jeju as it is. Finding the unity of human, nature, and space - such architecture is a wonderful architecture. Seopjikoji is a very attractive land.” In fact, the Glass House is in the shape of with arms outstretched toward the east on Seopjikoji Hill.
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When I first visited this place, I was amazed at the scale. The simplicity of the building gave it a sense of heaviness, and it was felt that the boring colors and shapes were for nature. It seemed that he did not want to take away the presence of the wide sea, the wind blowing over Seopjikoji, and the warm sunlight. Indeed, the desire to embrace nature was felt from the building. What is a well-built building?

I think the design for the place is the best design. The glass house built here should not go anywhere else. Design should be done only for the place and the nature there, and I think it is a good design if it harmonizes with each other and makes each other shine.
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location
-Phoenix Jeju, 46 Goseong-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Main facilities
-First floor
Mint Cafe: Hours of operation 10:00~18:00
Mint Studio: 10:00~18:00 / Current exhibition: Jihyeun 'Camellia Jeju' (Glass Craft)
Mint Garden: 00:00~22:00 / There are facilities such as grand swing / wind shelter.
-Second floor
Mint Restaurant: 11:00~21:00 / 16:00~17:00 Break time / Last order 19:30
*Reservation required for window seat
*Lunch and dinner are divided based on break time.

All facilities allow you to comfortably view nature in Seopjikoji. If you visit with plenty of time and look around slowly, you can feel more things. I want you to walk slowly and look into the distance.

I put my eyes on it to show the scenery and nature as much as possible. I hope you get some satisfaction. So, I hope you all have a comfortable journey.