MSCHO Studio

Project Owner : Nowon-gu Office

Architect : LEEON Architects

Location : Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Completion Year : 2025

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Project Owner : SK Chemical

Architect : LEEON Architects

Location : Uman-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, South Korea

Completion Year : 2025

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Project Owner : SK bioscience (with Platon Academy)

Architect : LEEON Architects

Location : Dongbu-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Completion Year : 2025

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Project Owner : SK D&D

Architect : LEEON Architects

Location : Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Completion Year : 2024

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Client : SK GAS (with Platon Academy)

Architect : LEEON Architects

Location : Ulsan, South Korea

Completion Year : 2023

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Project Owner : SK Advanced

Architect : LEEON Architects

Location : Ulsan, South Korea

Completion Year : 2022

Jikwan book cafe is a socially conscious public library project that has been jointly funded by the Ulsan city government and SK Advanced in South Korea. Since the establishment of its first location in Ulsan Grand Park in 2021, the initiative has successfully opened three additional book cafes, with plans for three more spaces currently in the works. Guided by the philosophical principles of the Foundation Platon Academy, Leeon Architects have been in charge of the architectural designs for each project. MSCHO studio joined the project as a lighting designer from this 4th project, UNIST Branch, and continues providing contributions to this meaningful social project.

MSCHO studio was commissioned to create a 7-meter-long chandelier and to design a comprehensive architectural lighting scheme. MSCHO studio meticulously crafted the chandelier and amalgamated it into the space through architectural lighting planning.

The chandelier is made of 3d printed resin and finished with 24ct gold leaf.

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Project Owner : UNESCO ICDH, Chungju, South Korea

Curator / Exhibition Director : Dr. Stephanie Kim

Location : Chungju, South Korea

Completion year : 2023

Project Owner : Vastinit

Architect : ARC-ML ed eHRW

Location : Strand East, London

Completion Year : 2015

Strand East Tower is a symbol of the regeneration of the area of Stratford around Sugar House Lane in north London, a long neglected area now beginning its transformation.

Strand East Tower was awarded the Special Projects award at the Lighting Design Awards 2013.

Commissioned by VASTINT- the inner IKEA property development company, Minsang CHO led the project as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea.

The lighting concept for this east London landmark comprises internally-located wash lighting, plus an external light layer formed by a dot matrix system consists of 600 individually addressable RGB LED.

Project Owner : SNCF

Architect : AREP

Location : Toulouse, France

Completion Year : exterior completed in 2023, interior ongoing

Commissioned in 1856 by the Compagnie des Chemins de Fer du Midi, then rebuilt in 1905 by the architect Marius Toudoire, the current Toulouse Matabiau station is undergoing a new facelift.

MSCHO Studio has been responsible for the external lighting and internal lighting scheme of the grand departure Hall of Gare de Toulouse Matabiau. While the external part of the project has been completed, work on the internal area is still ongoing.

Rendering courtesy of Studio MIHO.

Project Owner : Jewelfield Limited

Architect : ODOS (Office of David O'Shea)

Location : Monasterevin, Ireland

Completion year : ongoing, expected in 2025

Monasterevin Distillery, a multi-million dollar whiskey distillery and visitor center, is currently under construction near Dublin.

This ambitious project boasts a total floor area of over 5,000 square meters (53,820 square feet) and is backed by U2 frontman Bono.

Minsang Cho takes great pride in being in charge of the internal and external lighting scheme for this prestigious distillery project.

Images courtesy of ODOS (Office of David O’Shea) and Church of Oak.

Project Owner : World Monument Fund

Architect : Nicholas Hawksmoor

Location : Bloomsbury, London

Completion year : 2012

St. George's Church is an Anglican church steeped in history and located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Constructed in the early 18th century, this magnificent building is renowned as the finest example of architect Nicholas Hawksmoor's work. Its striking architecture, which flawlessly merges the Baroque and Palladian styles, sets it apart from other buildings in the area.

Due to its highly listed status, the church's architectural and historical significance was taken into careful consideration when designing its lighting scheme. As a result, every aspect of the lighting has been thoughtfully crafted to complement the building's unique features and to highlight its beauty.

Minsang CHO designed the heritage lighting scheme as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea.

Project Owner : M&G Real Estate

Architect : EPR Architects

Location : Holborn, London

Completion year : 2015

Waterhouse Square, located in the heart of Holborn, London, is a Prudential office development that forms part of the historic Alfred Waterhouse.

The goal of the lighting scheme for this Grade 2 listed building was to create a seamless user experience in a contemporary workplace through the vibrant red Gothic Facades.

The newly created spiral lighting feature transformed the previously sterile atrium into the dynamic heart of the building.

Minsang CHO led the project as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea.

Images courtesy of EPR Architects and Hoare Lea

Project Owner : Gordon Ramsay Holdings

Architect : Russell Sage Studio

Location : St Paul’s, City of London

Completion Year : 2014

Bread Street Kitchen is a Gordon Ramsay-owned restaurant situated in a warehouse-style space within the One New Change shopping center, located in St. Paul's, London.

As the interior design of the restaurant was intended to evoke the vibe of a New York City meatpacking district eatery, it was essential that the lighting design complemented this atmosphere.

To achieve this, designer Russell Sage collaborated with Horea Lea to create a lighting design that balanced both functional and decorative elements. This was achieved by blending LED sources with traditional tungsten halogen lighting.

Minsang CHO led the project as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea.

Images courtesy of Horea Lea Lighting.

Project Owner : University of Oxford

Architect : Sir Christopher Wren

Location : Oxford, U.K

Completion year : 2013

The Sheldonian Theatre is a notable landmark of Oxford, United Kingdom, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1664-1669. The building was constructed to house the University of Oxford's official ceremonies and is currently used for concerts, lectures, and other events.

The interior of the theater features a spacious main hall with a seating capacity of over 800 people, decorated with intricate carvings and paintings. The stage is elevated and surrounded by a wooden balustrade, and the walls are adorned with allegorical paintings and portraits of notable figures.

The lighting of the Sheldonian Theatre is designed to highlight the intricate details of the architecture and provide a warm, inviting atmosphere for events. The theater features a combination of natural and artificial lighting, with large windows around the perimeter of the hall and chandeliers suspended from the ceiling.

Minsang CHO worked on the project as a senior lighting designer at Horea Lea Lighting.