CONCEPT · DINING
JANGJEONGJEONG · Seolleung, Seoul
From the sparks of a hammer to the light of a dining room
Sparks flying as a hammer strikes heated metal. This was the starting point for Jangjeongjeong. Sparks, metal, stone and a hammer became the elements of a dining space intended to be filled with the passion and care of young men.
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Sparks expressed as orange uplighting
The orange light at Jangjeongjeong is more than a colour chosen for warmth. It expresses the sparks produced by hammering in a forge.
Uplighting spreads across the ceiling and above the beams. The orange glow over the dark interior recalls those sparks.
Light is an important part of how the concept is expressed.
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Rough surfaces that evoke stone and metal
The image of the forge carries through into the textures of the space.
Rough plaster textures and dark surfaces evoke the weight of stone and metal. The intention was to capture the toughness of a workshop where materials are handled and hammered, rather than a smooth, polished impression.
Orange light reveals the uneven surfaces. Texture, darkness and light inspired by sparks all come from the same concept.
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Care within a tough space
The intention was not simply to reproduce the strong appearance of a forge.
Just as repeated hammering shapes a finished piece, cooking involves hands at work and care built up through a process. The cooks visible in the open kitchen connect with the story of the space.
Against rough surfaces and spark-like light, the passion and care of the people preparing food become visible.
This is the image of a forge that Atelier SOW wanted to bring to Jangjeongjeong.
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