https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2423 en-us When architects—or politicians, for that matter—speak of walls, they usually see them as boundaries dividing one place from another.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12033 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12033-wall-house-by-unsangdong-architects 1612-Perspective-House-of-the-Month-Wall-House-01.jpg Photo © Sergio Pirrone The Wall House features five 35-foot-high parallel brick walls. Photo © Sergio Pirrone The distinctive design stands out among neighboring buildings in the low-rise residential community of Pangyo outside of Seoul. Photo © Sergio Pirrone The rhythm of spaces is modulated horizontally but also vertically, with double-height spaces and views into different levels. Photo © Sergio Pirrone A grassy court­yard between two of the brick walls blurs the distinction between exterior and interior, seen from the dining area. Photo © Sergio Pirrone A grassy court­yard between two of the brick walls blurs the distinction between exterior and interior, seen from the dining area. Photo © Sergio Pirrone Wider living spaces alternate with narrower service areas like this stairway that connects to the attic. Photo © Sergio Pirrone Image courtesy UnSangDong Architects