ITCH is the consistency of two different things. Located in an alley in front of Shintangdong Sengguo Park in Central South Korea, ITCH House is the wedding residence of a couple of space designers. This place where two people of different styles meet to achieve a purpose, planned for their home and a workplace where they can jump to a new beginning.
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ITCH House is located among dozens of families and among the surrounding high-density buildings. Due to the nature of the location, which can only be reached by narrow and high stairs, this small house, located in a crowded building, must be a building with a cozy atmosphere that you can breathe. I hope that the bright ivory bricks around, the light that radiates, and the small garden, are all like that.

The designer embodies the work of the interior of the first floor to the outside, exposing the plantings and vitality of the terrace to pedestrians through the stacking of space, thereby expanding the sense of space. The entrance to the existing building is a path through which people pass. From the windows of dozens of surrounding houses you can see the opening of the front door, which is considered the most fragile part of the house. Allows people to return to the back of the building through the narrow alleyway around the house, thereby enhancing privacy. In addition, the building with no opening is brickwork and the railing is also made of exterior wall material, which widens the elevation and creates a sense of occasion.
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ITCH House is a small house, 27 ㎡ on the first floor, 22 ㎡ on the second floor. For those who spend more time working and inviting people instead of cooking, the kitchen space on the first floor has been reduced and a long table for up to 12 people has been placed. The end of the table, which leads to a terrace, allows the green and light of bamboo to enter the space, giving one a feeling of expansion. Floors, walls and ceilings are all united in the same wood tone to add a sense of expansion and comfort, and all furniture and electronics are hidden in the walls, making the space seem larger. The couple believes that staying in the shower space at the beginning and end of the day can improve the quality of life, despite the small space, by separating the toilet and bathroom, a large bathtub space. While there is skepticism about apartments and houses shaped like factories, we try to design a space that allows us to realize our lifestyle as a new home. Winston Churchill said: “We shaped our buildings; then they shaped us.” We want a building that reflects residents' tastes and influences their way of life. With this lifestyle in mind, I hope this little house will be a building that will have a good impact on the future for the couple.

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