Damurak Learning Village proposes a rural learning community in Hayu, Damurak Village, Gurye, where the quiet landscape of Jirisan and the existing low stone walls become the foundation for a new educational settlement. Rather than creating a uniform open village, the project respects the privacy of each household while gradually expanding relationships from individual homes and gardens to shared yards, outdoor classrooms, and community spaces.

The village is organized as a decentralized and pedestrian-oriented cluster of small houses, whose roof forms echo the mountain ridges of Jirisan. Three housing types respond to different family structures and lengths of stay, offering flexible rooms, independent living areas, and adaptable shared spaces. At the center, a community center connects residents and local neighbors through a library, study room, shared kitchen, education room, and lounge.

Landscape, circulation, and housing are integrated to form an educational, ecological, and village-based community where children can learn, play, and live close to nature.

Year: 2024

Location : Gurye, Korea

Size : 952 m²

Status : Design Proposal

Type : Housing

Principal in Charge :

Seojoo Lee, Hyojung Kim (I.f), Dongil Kim (I.f.CDL), Minho Lee (func. Architects

Design Team :

Seungil Kim, Inyeob Jang (i.f)