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Sea + Archipelago :

The site sits in front of the sea where the famous sea battle between Korea and Japan took place in the 16th century, which caused the return of General Lee Sun Shin back to the Korean navy. There still are attempts to search the remains of the historic Turtle Ship in the sea.
Courtesy of AND Architecture – Photographs : Kim, Yong Gwan
While listening to the famous story from the client, the winding coastline and the varying water level of the archipelago create the continuously changing landscape. The small islands are like buildings and the sea is like streets and squares.
Courtesy of AND Architecture – Photographs : Kim, Yong Gwan
Mass + Individual :
Unlike other well-known beaches in the island, the site is located in a small fishing village slightly off from the major tourist area. The residents of the village mostly work in the fishing industry and have long been living in the area for generations. Recently, there have been changes in the village.
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The town plans to construct the Battle of Chilchunryang Memorial Park and a beach to attract more tourists. Within these changes the owner plans to build a small Guesthouse. Soon, the site will be a place where the public (mass) visits and the memories are accumulated. Isn? it better to offer individual frames of the landscape for them rather than to offer a monotonous scene like a souven...