SCAFFOLDING HOUSE
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A small dwelling proposal for wildlife photographers living and observing on Bamseom for two years. Temporary construction components, modular furniture and independent services respond to changing environmental and living conditions on an island shaped by sedimentation and flooding.
Site and Habitation
The project examines the relationship between human habitation and the ecosystem of Bamseom, an island whose terrain changes through sedimentation and flooding. The proposal assumes a future in which long-term sedimentation has altered the ground conditions; it does not presume that construction is possible there today.
The proposed residents are a couple of wildlife photographers documenting Bamseom for approximately two years. The design provides living space for observation and research while seeking to minimize physical intervention in the ground and ecosystem.
Scaffolding Structure
System scaffolding, ordinarily used for temporary work platforms, forms the primary structure. Repetitive members assembled vertically and horizontally above the foundations support walls, roof, services and outdoor workspaces.
Foundations, pipe supports, timber floor panels, wall modules, envelope and roof are assembled in sequence. The building is organized as a kit of parts that can be installed, modified and dismantled.
Adaptable Interior
Pipes in 600 mm lengths and 600 × 600 mm timber panels form the basic units of the interior. Living areas, photography workstations, storage, beds and observation spaces can be reconfigured within the same frame, with additional functions attached using carabiners and camping components.
Adaptability allows the space to shift between daily living and photography. Equipment and observation positions can be changed so that the limited floor area supports multiple uses.
Section and Circulation
The overall height is approximately 8 m, based on the average height of the surrounding trees, with the ground level left open on pilotis. Raising the living areas above the ground responds to flood risk, while the space beneath provides a buffer for equipment and additional installations.
Within an interior of approximately 23.7 m², a circulation loop runs around the UBR, with sleeping and observation areas above. The bathroom and surrounding route form a transition between outdoors and the living area, and a core that concentrates water supply, heating, electrical and waste systems.
Envelope
Openings on all four sides provide multiple directions for photography and can be closed completely when needed. This arrangement aims to limit light spill at night and provide concealment for wildlife photography.
Details coordinate the scaffolding frame, CLT, insulation, windows, timber finishes, roof membrane and floor-heating layer. Assembly is considered alongside the insulation, drainage and shading required for habitation.
Independent Services
Water treatment, hot water and floor heating, power storage and biogas equipment are concentrated around the UBR. The proposal uses water from the Han River after UV disinfection and gravity filtration, linking hot-water and floor-heating circuits with waste-based biogas, small-scale hydropower and thermoelectric generation.
Structure and services are organized as accessible external components that can be inspected and replaced. They can be adjusted to suit the duration of the stay and changes in environmental conditions.