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43-Pyeong Korean Reading and Writing Academy Interior in Gwanak-gu

A Korean reading and writing academy with glass-partitioned classrooms and a director's office

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Hello! I'm designer Ham Young-ju, bringing warmth to your spaces.

Today's project is a Korean reading and writing academy reflecting the director's wish for a place where children could grow closer to books and concentrate on writing comfortably.

White and wood tones create a clear, warm feel, with fluted panels and soft lighting adding cozy accents to help children feel reassured.

Glass partitions instead of solid walls make the interior feel larger, completing an academy interior designed for children's full concentration.

Shall we explore this space filled with books?

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Site check

  • Category: Commercial space, Korean language academy
  • Area: 142.65m² (43.15 pyeong)
  • Ceiling height: 2700mm

Floor plan

This floor plan shows the academy's overall layout.Routes are clearly divided around the lobby immediately visible at the entrance.The large left-hand area is a reading classroom with a relaxed atmosphere, while the right accommodates classrooms for focused lessons, consultation rooms, and the teachers' office.Functional separation is carefully planned for focused learning and comfortable movement.
Lobby

The first space encountered on arrival is designed for a warm, comfortable first impression. A reception desk directly ahead simplifies circulation, with a small bench on one side making the wait more pleasant.

Reading Classroom

This largest area needs to support deep concentration on reading and study. Full-wall built-in bookshelves address storage while providing reassurance.

Classrooms 1 and 2

Two classrooms of different sizes accommodate various class formats. Minimal decoration and a tidy, orderly atmosphere help children focus fully on lessons.

Director's Office / Consultation Room

An independent consultation space near the entrance allows comfortable conversations with parents. The quiet atmosphere is carefully designed for in-depth consultations without outside noise.

Shall we explore the design of these spaces?

Completed interior

This lobby greets visitors on arrival. White and wood tones create a warm, gentle overall feel.Fluted panels on the lower walls prevent monotony, while a glass pendant light above reception adds charm.
This lobby greets visitors on arrival. White and wood tones create a warm, gentle overall feel.
Fluted panels on the lower walls prevent monotony, while a glass pendant light above reception adds charm.
A small handwashing area in the corridor lets children wash conveniently as they move around.Full-height glass partitions around the consultation area keep sightlines open.
A small handwashing area in the corridor lets children wash conveniently as they move around.
Full-height glass partitions around the consultation area keep sightlines open.
A bench with storage in front of the wall offers a place to sit and wait.A window giving a glimpse into the classroom adds openness, with plants throughout bringing freshness and energy.
A bench with storage in front of the wall offers a place to sit and wait.
A window giving a glimpse into the classroom adds openness, with plants throughout bringing freshness and energy.
Green plants bring life to an otherwise simple corridor.Light flooring and illumination create bright, comfortable routes throughout.
Green plants bring life to an otherwise simple corridor.
Light flooring and illumination create bright, comfortable routes throughout.
This cozy waiting area sits along the corridor. Wood louvers accent the wall.An internal window overlooking a classroom and beige chairs make waiting comfortable.
This cozy waiting area sits along the corridor. Wood louvers accent the wall.
An internal window overlooking a classroom and beige chairs make waiting comfortable.
Fluted-panel wainscoting adds a cozy, neat accent to the lower corridor walls.Ceiling recessed lights and a continuous lighting cove brighten the space.
Fluted-panel wainscoting adds a cozy, neat accent to the lower corridor walls.
Ceiling recessed lights and a continuous lighting cove brighten the space.
This is the study room viewed from the corridor. A full-height glass partition divides the space while maintaining openness.It also lets teachers conveniently check on children as they pass.
This is the study room viewed from the corridor. A full-height glass partition divides the space while maintaining openness.
It also lets teachers conveniently check on children as they pass.
Light beige flooring makes the corridor leading to classrooms feel larger.Matching wood doors give the overall space a reassuring, orderly feel.
Light beige flooring makes the corridor leading to classrooms feel larger.
Matching wood doors give the overall space a reassuring, orderly feel.
This space is arranged for full concentration on reading and writing.White bookshelves filling both walls create a library-like setting where books are always close at hand.
This space is arranged for full concentration on reading and writing.
White bookshelves filling both walls create a library-like setting where books are always close at hand.
We focused on a bright atmosphere where children could read and concentrate.Open bookshelves and thoughtfully planned routes let children freely select books.
We focused on a bright atmosphere where children could read and concentrate.
Open bookshelves and thoughtfully planned routes let children freely select books.
A full wall of bookshelves creates the calm feel of a library.Linear and recessed lighting on the ceiling provide a bright learning environment without shadows.
A full wall of bookshelves creates the calm feel of a library.
Linear and recessed lighting on the ceiling provide a bright learning environment without shadows.
This classroom supports students' concentration.Recessed, low-glare LED panel lighting keeps children's eyes comfortable during long reading sessions.
This classroom supports students' concentration.
Recessed, low-glare LED panel lighting keeps children's eyes comfortable during long reading sessions.
The classroom is designed as simply as possible for full concentration.White walls and ceiling keep it clean, balanced by warm wood desks so it does not feel cold.
The classroom is designed as simply as possible for full concentration.
White walls and ceiling keep it clean, balanced by warm wood desks so it does not feel cold.
This classroom is bright and tidy. Ceiling system lighting provides even illumination without shadows.Beige desks and chairs and a wood door add warm accents.
This classroom is bright and tidy. Ceiling system lighting provides even illumination without shadows.
Beige desks and chairs and a wood door add warm accents.
This classroom supports students' concentration. A white base creates a clean, spacious feel.Ivory desks and beige chairs add a gentle, warm atmosphere.
This classroom supports students' concentration. A white base creates a clean, spacious feel.
Ivory desks and beige chairs add a gentle, warm atmosphere.
Calm gray wall panels add depth to an otherwise simple corridor, with occasional columns finished in marble-pattern film preventing monotony.Ceiling spotlights and terrazzo floor tiles create a refined, gallery-like atmosphere.
Calm gray wall panels add depth to an otherwise simple corridor, with occasional columns finished in marble-pattern film preventing monotony.
Ceiling spotlights and terrazzo floor tiles create a refined, gallery-like atmosphere.
This entrance establishes the academy's first impression. An illuminated sign brightens the corridor.A glass door with a warm wood frame adds comfort to a space that might otherwise feel cold.
This entrance establishes the academy's first impression. An illuminated sign brightens the corridor.
A glass door with a warm wood frame adds comfort to a space that might otherwise feel cold.
An eye-catching yellow standing sign and charming character welcome children in the corridor.A warm wood-framed window and lower-wall brick slips combine for cozy accents.
An eye-catching yellow standing sign and charming character welcome children in the corridor.
A warm wood-framed window and lower-wall brick slips combine for cozy accents.

Notes

The priority for this Korean language academy was a place where children could grow closer to books and concentrate in a comfortable atmosphere.

White and wood tones create warmth and reassurance, with wall-to-wall bookshelves establishing an environment suited to reading.

Full-height glass partitions add openness where the interior might otherwise feel enclosed, while carefully planned bright lighting avoids shadows and considers children's eye comfort.

The result is a cozy, professional academy that children want to visit and that supports effective learning.

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This was Goodterior designer Ham Young-ju. I'll be back with another project soon!