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Ganjeollu

Selected in Architectural design

Ganjeollu is a pavilion at Ganjeolgot, Ulsan's easternmost point, where Korea’s first sunrise meets the sea. Inspired by the traditional nu-gak (elevated pavilion), it combines public utility with a contemplative space for viewing nature. The design follows the site’s slope and curves, creating an open structure integrating wind, light, and views. Seventeen rotating timber sections form a roof shifting from angles to arcs, echoing the land’s flow from mountain to bay. A color system from Ganjeolgot’s sunrise reinforces its identity, making Ganjeollu a landmark linking nature/tradition/design.

Participant category: Individual professional

Company name: University of Ulsan, Studio Kwan

Country: South Korea

Location: Ulju-gun, Ulsan, Republic of Korea

Client: Uljugun County Office

Team: Jisun Kim, Jimin Heo, Jeonghwan Hwang, Seokwon Kim

Edition: 2026

Project status: Realised

Website: https://www.kimbeomkwan.com/

Photo credits: Photo by yoon_joonhwan
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Photo credits: Photo by yoon_joonhwan