In the southern part of Daegu lies Susongmot Lake, a cherished destination where citizens come to enjoy nature and quiet contemplation. The area is supported by a few essential public facilities, including a public restroom built in the 1990s. Over time, this facility had become outdated, and a renovation was needed to bring it up to contemporary standards—both functionally and aesthetically.
The design concept for the renovation centered on two main ideas: bringing the surrounding natural environment into the building, and transforming the old\ concrete-and-stone structure into a living, breathing architecture that evolves over time, much like nature itself.
Several existing walls were removed to allow natural light to flood the interior spaces. In their place, a new façade was introduced—designed to provide privacy while still allowing daylight to permeate the interior. This façade is composed of 450 timber studs arranged in two layers, each with a slightly different inclination to ensure that direct views cannot pass through.
Over time, the façade is intended to be colonized by climbing plants and other vegetation, gradually transforming the building into a fully integrated natural object within its surroundings. To further reinforce this relationship with nature, a series of bird nests have been discreetly incorporated between the timber studs, encouraging wildlife to inhabit the structure and strengthening its identity as part of the local ecosystem
