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A New Cafe In South Korea That's Inspired By A Walk In Nature

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A New Cafe In South Korea That's Inspired By A Walk In Nature

March 31, 2025

A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.

Architect-K has shared photos of MIGIUI, a modern cafe and various social spaces that lies within the hanok village of Ulju-gun, South Korea.

A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.

The building was designed to blend seamlessly into this natural setting, and was inspired by a forest path.

A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.

Major tree species, rocks, and water flows were scattered across the site to reawaken memories of nature, while a green roof has also been added.

A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.

Three courtyards connect with the surrounding landscape, blurring the visitor’s perception of interior and exterior spaces.

A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.

Stainless steel eaves were installed throughout the building to help regulate solar exposure, and at the same time follow the building’s curves, emphasizing its streamlined form.

A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.
A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.

Curved glass walls follow the curved walls and provide uninterrupted views of the gardens from the various gathering places, like the event spaces and cafe.

A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.
A modern cafe in South Korea, with social spaces and a green roof, was inspired by a walk in the forest.
Photography by Yoon, Joonhwan | Architecture: Architect-K (Instagram)| Principal: Lee, Kichul (Instagram)

Source: Contemporist