In South Korea, beaches with surfable waves are rare. This scarcity has fostered unique local cultures in the few coastal towns where surfing is possible. Yangyang-gun stands as the symbolic birthplace of this culture and remains a vibrant hub for the community today. Waveworks Yangyang was established here as a “workation” center—a space designed for the coexistence of work and vacation. Within its open, multi-purpose interior, individuals work with a sense of freedom that reflects the modern era of the mobile office.

© Donggyu Kim
- architects: Chakchak Studio
- Location: Yangyang-gun, South Korea
- Project Year: 2023
- Photographs: Donggyu Kim
- Area: 272.0 m2