Architecture, Landscape, and Strategy.

Office Ou Receives First City of Toronto Approval for Single Stair Apartment Building

A planned multi-unit residential project designed by Office Ou received the approval of a Single Stair Alternative Solution from the City of Toronto. The three-storey small apartment building becomes the first fully barrier-free accessible design to be approved with this configuration.

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National Children’s Museum of Korea Opens to the Public

7 years after winning the competition to design the new National Museum Complex of Korea, we’re excited to share that the first museum on site, the National Children’s Museum, has now opened its doors to the public.

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“An important thread in contemporary design, the integration of architecture and landscape.”

Alex Bozikovic, The Globe and Mail

“The result is a gem indeed. The black steel building sits fairly lightly on the landscape, a frame so thin it appears to flaunt the laws of physics.”

Dave LeBlanc, The Globe and Mail

“Extremely elegant in its solution. The plan is loaded with surprises and delights, delivering a maximum amount of joy, light, and access to nature within a rigorous framework.”

Ted Watson, Canadian Architect Award of Excellence Jury

“K-House makes a subtle but striking first impression. It also makes one of the strongest arguments yet for embracing alternative materials.”

Elizabeth Tanaka, Azure Magazine

“The boundary between inside and outside is constantly being challenged, creating an oasis a stone’s throw away from the bustling city.”

Sharp Magazine

“The design for this living heritage park creates an important dialogue between Jeju Island’s past and future.”

LAK Magazine, Vol 369

“Office Ou’s thinking about the interior space and the construction system allows for flexibility for future modifications and possible changes that are inherent in school operation.”

City of Prague / CCEA Jury