About
BYHAND understands space as if by hand, creating architecture where people’s lives and time accumulate. From the first sketch to models and drawings, every step carries honesty and responsibility.
The Studio
BYHAND ARCHITECTS begins with the context of a place and the daily lives of its users. Rather than foregrounding form, we design spaces that settle naturally over time through essential elements such as light, material, and circulation.
Every project starts with hand-drawn sketches and study models. By verifying ideas with the eye and the hand, we shape architecture that has a lasting, positive influence on the lives of its users.
Working across scales — from homes to commercial spaces and renovations — we create enduring, well-loved spaces with an honest attitude and a commitment to craft, regardless of size.
Services
- Sustainable Design
- Hybrid Spaces
- Renovation + Restoration
Clients
- Private Homeowners
- Commercial · Retail
- Public · Institutional
Locations
- Seoul · Gyeonggi
- Jeju
- Nationwide
Recognition
- Innovative Solutions
- Architectural Advancements
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Seo Seong-jikPrincipal
Registered Architect · Korea Institute of Registered Architects
He graduated from Inha University and earned his master’s degree in Architecture from Inha University Graduate School. Through professional experience at Sou Fujimoto Architects, See Architects, Leejaha Architects, and a company specializing in timber housing, he has developed a broad understanding of architecture across various scales and building types.
He believes architecture is not merely a physical structure, but a vessel in which life and time accumulate, and continually reflects on how spaces shape human experience and deliver lasting value to their users.
As a well-crafted building can positively influence lives over many years, he approaches each project with a strong sense of responsibility and respect. Through context-sensitive design and honest spatial composition, he seeks to create architecture that is enduring and deeply appreciated over time.