Silver Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2026
Episode Shinchon Campus Shared Housing
by Sk D&d
- A' Design Award 2026 Silver Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2026
- CLIENT: Episode
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 17,977
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About Episode Shinchon Campus Shared Housing
Episode Shinchon Campus is a shared housing facility located in the Shinchon district of Seoul, South Korea, close to four major universities. The building has fifteen floors and 393 residential units, ranging from compact rooms of 8.6 square meters to larger units of 42.8 square meters. Twelve communal facilities are provided, including co-working spaces, music studios, cooking lounges, focus areas, relaxation zones and laundry rooms. A digital platform manages the booking of shared spaces. The layout combines private rooms with areas for community interaction.
Within the evolving discourse surrounding contemporary shared living environments, Seungjun Lee's Episode Shinchon Campus Shared Housing emerges as a thoughtfully conceived response to the spatial and social needs of communal dwelling, demonstrating how industrial architectural elements may be tempered with warmth and human-scaled intimacy to create environments conducive to both focused work and casual community gathering. The design appears to engage meaningfully with the material vocabulary of adaptive reuse architecture, where exposed mechanical systems, raw concrete surfaces, and industrial steel framing become not merely utilitarian necessities but expressive elements contributing to an atmosphere of authentic, unpretentious contemporaneity. The compositional intelligence evident in the arrangement of furnishing elements reveals careful attention to the phenomenology of shared space, with the continuous work surface along the glazed wall offering individual stations while maintaining visual and spatial connection to the collective environment. The chromatic strategy demonstrates sophisticated restraint, allowing the natural warmth of oak and sienna-toned wood to provide counterbalance to the cool greys of concrete and steel, a harmony that suggests neither stark minimalism nor excessive ornamentation but rather a calibrated middle ground of comfortable refinement. The integration of living plant material within the banquette planters introduces biophilic elements that contemporary research suggests contribute meaningfully to occupant wellbeing and cognitive restoration. The semi-transparent textile panels suspended from the exposed ceiling infrastructure create permeable boundaries that define zones without imposing rigid separation, embodying contemporary understanding of flexible spatial programming. The preservation of the hand-marked concrete column with its inscribed message adds a layer of human narrative that grounds the refined architectural intervention within a context of accumulated memory and spontaneous expression. Viewers might consider how spaces such as this negotiate the delicate balance between individual focus and collective presence that defines the experience of contemporary shared living.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- EPISODE SHINCHON CAMPUS addresses urban housing challenges through innovative community-centered design. Located in Seoul's Shinchon district near four major universities, this share-housing facility accommodates 393 residents across diverse living configurations. 12 specialized communal facilities including co-working spaces, music studios, and cooking lounges transform traditional housing concepts into collaborative living environments. The design balances privacy with community connection
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The total facility spans 15 floors accommodating 393 residential units. Five unit types include Compact Type (170 units, 8.6 to 9.8 square meters), Community Type (100 units with shared living areas), Studio Type (82 units), Alpha Type (36 units, 42.8 square meters), and additional specialized configurations. Twelve communal facilities include co-working spaces, music studios, cooking lounges, gathering spaces, focus areas, relaxation zones, and laundry facilities.
- Tags
- Share Housing, University District, Community Living, Seoul Shinchon, Young Adults, Collaborative Spaces, Urban Housing, Student Accommodation, Social Innovation, Communal Facilities
- Production Technology
- Contemporary construction methods enable flexible residential configurations from compact 8.6 square meters spaces to larger 42.8 square meters units. Sustainable building systems and energy-efficient technologies support community living while minimizing environmental impact. Digital infrastructure facilitates space booking and community management. Modern materials and construction techniques ensure durability and resident comfort throughout the building lifecycle.
- Design Challenge
- Primary design challenge involved balancing individual privacy needs with community-building objectives in dense urban context. Creating meaningful social spaces without compromising personal autonomy required careful spatial programming. Integrating diverse living preferences within unified community concept demanded innovative design solutions. Cultural considerations for Korean living preferences influenced community space design and
- Project Duration
- The project commenced development in December 2019 in Seoul, South Korea, with investment decision and initial planning phases. Architectural design development proceeded through 2020-2021, with construction permit approval obtained in February 2021. Construction began in April 2025 and is scheduled for completion with Grand Opening in July 2025. The facility is located in Seoul's Shinchon district, strategically positioned adjacent to four major universities including Yonsei University and Ewha Womans University.
- Operation Flow
- Residents enjoy private rooms while accessing twelve specialized communal facilities designed for natural community interaction. Shared spaces include study areas, music studios, cooking facilities, and relaxation zones enabling organic social connections. Digital platform manages facility booking and community programming. Design promotes independent living while fostering meaningful relationships through thoughtfully programmed shared
- Research
- Comprehensive UX research involving university students identified critical housing needs and social interaction patterns in shared living environments. UX specialists conducted extensive analysis of roommate compatibility factors, focusing on lifestyle preferences, personal habits, and conflict resolution mechanisms. This research informed development of sophisticated matching algorithms that consider personality traits, daily routines, and communication styles to optimize roommate pairings. User experience design methodology guided spatial programming of communal facilities, ensuring intuitive navigation and natural social interaction flows. Post-occupancy evaluation validates UX-driven design decisions through measurable improvements in resident satisfaction and community formation within shared living
- Inspiration
- Episode Shinchon Campus addresses urban housing challenges through innovative community-centered design. Located in the Shinchon district of Seoul near four major universities, this shared housing facility accommodates 393 residents across diverse living configurations. Twelve specialized communal facilities, including co-working spaces, music studios, and cooking lounges, transform traditional housing concepts into collaborative living environments. The design effectively balances individual privacy with community connection.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: SK D&D, EPISODE SHINCHON CAMPUS
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