Episode Shinchon Campus Alloghju Cumunu by Sk D&d is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award d'Argentu in Disignu d'Interiori Competition Category.
ArgentuInteriori· 2026
Episode Shinchon Campus Alloghju Cumunu
by Sk D&d
Client: Episode
A' Design Award d'Argentu Winner in Interiori Category
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The Design
About Episode Shinchon Campus Alloghju Cumunu
Episode Shinchon Campus hè una struttura d'alloghju cumunu situata in u distrettu di Shinchon in Seoul, Corea di u Sud, vicinu à quattru università maiò. U bastimentu hà quindici piani è 393 unità residenziali, chì varianu da camere cumpatte di 8,6 metri quadrati à unità più grandi di 42,8 metri quadrati. Dodici strutture cumunali sò furnite, cumprese spazii di co-working, studii di musica, salotti di cucina, zone di cuncentrazione, zone di rilassu è lavanderie. Una piattaforma digitale gestisce a prenotazione di i spazii cumuni. A dispusizione cumbina camere private cù spazii per l'interazzione cumunitaria.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award d'Argentu
Episode Shinchon Campus Alloghju Cumunu hè un vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award d'Argentu, una ricunniscenza straordinariamente prestigiosa attribuita à i disegni di alta gamma, splendidi è impressiunanti. I vincitori d'Argentu sò opere tremendamente brillanti è estremamente creative chì illustranu l'espertisa, u talentu è l'acutezza eccezziunali di i so disegnatori. Si aspetta chì Episode Shinchon Campus Alloghju Cumunu sia una opera maravigliosa di mostra, rimarchevulemente prufessiunale è prufondamente innuvatrice. Stu disegnu vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award d'Argentu hè una invenzione assai nutevule è ammirata chì benefizia è allarga i limiti di l'arte, di a scienza, di u disegnu è di a tecnulugia. Episode Shinchon Campus Alloghju Cumunu hè una creazione assai invidiata chì evoca disideri, introduce sentimenti pusitivi è accende stupore è maraviglia.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- EPISODE SHINCHON CAMPUS addresses urban housing challenges through innovative community-centered design. Located in Seoul's Shinchon district near four major universities, this share-housing facility accommodates 393 residents across diverse living configurations. 12 specialized communal facilities including co-working spaces, music studios, and cooking lounges transform traditional housing concepts into collaborative living environments. The design balances privacy with community connection
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The total facility spans 15 floors accommodating 393 residential units. Five unit types include Compact Type (170 units, 8.6 to 9.8 square meters), Community Type (100 units with shared living areas), Studio Type (82 units), Alpha Type (36 units, 42.8 square meters), and additional specialized configurations. Twelve communal facilities include co-working spaces, music studios, cooking lounges, gathering spaces, focus areas, relaxation zones, and laundry facilities.
- Tags
- Share Housing, University District, Community Living, Seoul Shinchon, Young Adults, Collaborative Spaces, Urban Housing, Student Accommodation, Social Innovation, Communal Facilities
- Production Technology
- Contemporary construction methods enable flexible residential configurations from compact 8.6 square meters spaces to larger 42.8 square meters units. Sustainable building systems and energy-efficient technologies support community living while minimizing environmental impact. Digital infrastructure facilitates space booking and community management. Modern materials and construction techniques ensure durability and resident comfort throughout the building lifecycle.
- Design Challenge
- Primary design challenge involved balancing individual privacy needs with community-building objectives in dense urban context. Creating meaningful social spaces without compromising personal autonomy required careful spatial programming. Integrating diverse living preferences within unified community concept demanded innovative design solutions. Cultural considerations for Korean living preferences influenced community space design and
- Research
- Comprehensive UX research involving university students identified critical housing needs and social interaction patterns in shared living environments. UX specialists conducted extensive analysis of roommate compatibility factors, focusing on lifestyle preferences, personal habits, and conflict resolution mechanisms. This research informed development of sophisticated matching algorithms that consider personality traits, daily routines, and communication styles to optimize roommate pairings. User experience design methodology guided spatial programming of communal facilities, ensuring intuitive navigation and natural social interaction flows. Post-occupancy evaluation validates UX-driven design decisions through measurable improvements in resident satisfaction and community formation within shared living
- Inspiration
- Episode Shinchon Campus addresses urban housing challenges through innovative community-centered design. Located in the Shinchon district of Seoul near four major universities, this shared housing facility accommodates 393 residents across diverse living configurations. Twelve specialized communal facilities, including co-working spaces, music studios, and cooking lounges, transform traditional housing concepts into collaborative living environments. The design effectively balances individual privacy with community connection.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced development in December 2019 in Seoul, South Korea, with investment decision and initial planning phases. Architectural design development proceeded through 2020-2021, with construction permit approval obtained in February 2021. Construction began in April 2025 and is scheduled for completion with Grand Opening in July 2025. The facility is located in Seoul's Shinchon district, strategically positioned adjacent to four major universities including Yonsei University and Ewha Womans University.
- Operation Flow
- Residents enjoy private rooms while accessing twelve specialized communal facilities designed for natural community interaction. Shared spaces include study areas, music studios, cooking facilities, and relaxation zones enabling organic social connections. Digital platform manages facility booking and community programming. Design promotes independent living while fostering meaningful relationships through thoughtfully programmed shared
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to SK D&D, 2025
- Team Members
- Creative Director: Shin Joonghee
UX Researcher: Lee Seungjun
Space Designer: Park Haeyun
Space Designer: Kang Siyoung
Brand Designer: Seok Jaegyeong
Interior Designer: Seo Donghan
Interior Designer: Kim Kwanhyun
Interior Designer: Nam Hyunju
Interior Designer: Lee Eunjeong - Image Credits
- Image #1: SK D&D, EPISODE SHINCHON CAMPUS
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Image #3: SK D&D, EPISODE SHINCHON CAMPUS
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Image #5: SK D&D, EPISODE SHINCHON CAMPUS
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