The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India is a classic piece of modern architecture and heritage designed in 1974 by architect Swoo-Geun Kim(1931-1986), representing the Korean modern architecture. He was a master who deeply considered the relationship between architecture, human beings, and the environment and translated it into a Korean idiom of modern architecture.

The characteristics of the existing building are the fan-shaped walls that are laid out as if they are spread over a lot, and the spaces between them are filled with deep shadows. It?s known as one of the most remarkable diplomatic buildings of Korea built anywhere in the world. Korean embassy selected the design of AA Studio for the extension of the annex building of the embassy(2013).
The preservation of the heritage buildings and a close relationship amongst the old and the new was the starting point of AA Studio?s proposal for the Annex Building at the embassy. The new building was conceived as an extension of the existing buildings. By establishing this relationship the harmony with the old was achieved delicately yet boldly. Chang-Hyun Kim, the principal architect of AA Studio, having already lived in India for nearly two decades drew upon his experiences in Korea and India to create a new vocabulary of Asian Contemporary Architecture.

The exterior of the building was conceived with glass to create a sense of openness, as well as harness the views of the garden and bring in natural daylight. The W...