Handcrafted by a collection of local artisans, our latest project honors its owner’s Taekwondo practice. A timeless craft demanding patience, honor, and a sense of calm inspired this multi-purpose space that expands and contracts to mimic our bodies conflicting desires to be both small and large all at once.
With a goal of both blending in and standing out, the use of polygal thermoplastic allows light to move through space creating new perspectives thought out the day. Geometric shapes created by steel and slatted wood move from the exterior to the interior of the space seamlessly to enhance the belief that our inner and outer worlds are simply reflections of themselves.
Tucked into a bamboo-laden corner of the yard, the Dojang is personal and private while inviting and warm. A consistent dichotomy creating harmony for meditation, yoga, and Taekwondo classes to come.
Team:
Architects: Ben Newman Studios
Photographer: Andrea Calo
