Listen "Architect, Lee Duckjong"
Episode Synopsis
Lee Duckjong is an architect who seeks to create spaces that breathe with the natural rhythms of Jeju. After starting his career in Seoul, his first project in Aewol led him to settle on the island, where he now runs ARC Studio and focuses on small-scale works such as houses, tea rooms, and pavilions. His time studying sculpture and painting in London shifted his view of architecture toward an artistic pursuit—one that creates meaning, not just form. He currently teaches architecture at Jeju University and organizes workshops through the Itami Jun Foundation, bridging design and community. Valuing research, he draws inspiration from historic buildings and unbuilt plans, reinterpreting them with modern materials and sensibilities. His work continues to grow as an architectural response rooted in Jeju, connecting people, nature, and time.
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