Teacher’s House

Teacher’s House Welfare Recreation Center

Essence

The true spirit of every architectural work lies in its essence. This essence emerges as the synthesis of two major forces: one rooted in the cultural context in which the building exists, and the other derived from the spirit of its time.
In other words, the essence of architecture must result from a reinterpretation of local criteria in light of contemporary values.

Dynamic Form

The spatial porosity, the definition of solids and voids, and their integration with the building’s circulation system lead to the creation of a dynamic form within a cubic volume. This creates a sense of tension and contrast that engages the user’s perception.

Density

The programmatic requirements of the building, combined with the proportions and scale of the spaces in relation to the site dimensions, have resulted in a compact and efficient architectural configuration.

Presence of Nature

The integration of natural elements—such as water and greenery—along the building’s urban edges, particularly on the eastern façade and rooftop, brings vibrancy, emotional depth, and a sense of memory to the project.

Spatial Porosity

Rather than dividing space into fixed, compartmentalized zones, the project distributes functions throughout a continuous mass, generating a sense of spatial porosity within a coherent architectural volume.

Urban Integration

This spatial porosity along the building’s urban edge allows the city to penetrate the architecture, transforming it into a civic, urban form while maintaining essential boundaries and privacy.

Human Scale

As the architecture becomes more urban, its scale expands—both functionally and visually—creating a stronger dialogue between the building and its users.

Circulation Strategy

The movement system has been designed so that each functional zone can operate independently while maintaining connections with others, allowing the building to remain active throughout different times of the day.

Functional Organization

The chosen organizational strategy is based on complex layering: while zoning functions according to their use, they are intentionally interwoven to create spatial diversity without losing legibility.

Spatial Hierarchy

The transition from public to private spaces—a key feature of traditional architecture—has been reinterpreted vertically. The lower levels accommodate public activities, gradually moving toward more private and intimate spaces on the upper floors.