Thanks to its extraordinary location and climate, Jeju Island is considered the Korean jewel. The project stands in the context of a new residential urbanization and rises out of the reasoned choice of the place in order to merge in a balanced way with the winding natural landscape and gain a privileged relationship with the sea.
The building is designed on a square grid, both in plan and elevation, and appears as a sequence of cubes. The rigorous geometry (the construction is a square of approx. 20 meters per side) contrasts with the transparency of the interior spaces that open towards the horizon thanks to the pyramid-shaped glass prism. The big prism links the indoor and outdoor facilities that follow each other on a single level. A big sphere in stainless steel by the local artist Ahn Jong Yuen hangs from the transparent structure and is a clear sign of the resort. The integration of the building within the surrounding environment is further highlighted by the use of the same lava stone the island is made of. The stone is used for the cladding of the swimming pool, the floors, the walls and the ceilings.