What azit studio does

AGIT STUDIO is a Seoul-based architectural practice providing design, renovation, master planning, and consultation services for residential, commercial, cultural, hospitality, and public building typologies. The firm was founded in 2013 as an atelier and formally registered as an architectural office (\uac74\ucd95\uc0ac\uc0ac\ubb34\uc18c) in 2017, and is co-led by principals Jamin Seo and Guen-il Huh, supported by a core team of approximately four additional architects plus an ongoing internship program.

The studio's technical signature is a tectonic approach that combines reinforced concrete with heavy timber structural systems as both architectural expression and budget strategy, alongside a renovation methodology that preserves and reveals original architectural elements (curved walls, voids, steel frames) while introducing new interventions that clearly distinguish old from new. Iterative physical facade mockups are used to refine proportion, depth, materiality, and module sizing before finalizing construction documents. Notable technical outputs include a 15-meter long-span column-free workspace in SONGPA OFFICE and structural integration of concrete and timber in AT.MOS.PHERE.

AGIT STUDIO generates revenue through one-time professional design commissions spanning schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Projects are acquired through direct engagement with private developers, individual clients, and government entities, supplemented by architectural competitions (Seoul City Hall, Hadong, Namhae Culture Complex, Hapcheon, Waterfront, Riga Wind House, Kaira Looro). The firm markets principally through a bilingual website portfolio, competition placements, and international exhibition participation, including the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale 'TIME SPACE EXISTENCE' at Palazzo Mora and the 2023 Korean Young Architect Award from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Operations are concentrated in South Korea across Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Busan, and select outlying sites including Namyangju, Yangpyeong, and Heuksando.

Name

azit studio

Legal name

아지트스튜디오 건축사사무소

Website

https://agit-studio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AGIT STUDIO is a Seoul-based architecture practice providing design, renovation, and planning services for residential, commercial, cultural, and public buildings in South Korea. Co-led by principals Jamin Seo and Guen-il Huh, the firm emphasizes a tectonic approach combining reinforced concrete and heavy timber structural systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building renovation design
• Residential architecture
• Commercial architecture
• Cultural and public buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Commission-based architectural design services for new construction, renovation, and interior projects. Revenue generated through professional fees for schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AGIT STUDIO is a Seoul-based architecture firm providing architectural design, renovation, and planning services for residential, commercial, cultural, and public buildings. The firm delivers full project phases from schematic design and design development through construction documents and construction administration, with a focus on tectonic logic, structural-material integration (concrete and timber), and contextual site response. It also participates in architectural competitions and produces custom furniture design collaborations.

Product overview

AGIT STUDIO is a Seoul-based architecture firm offering architectural design services across residential, commercial, cultural, and public building types. The firm provides services including new construction, renovation/renovation, master planning, and design consultation. Their portfolio encompasses completed projects, under-construction works, and competition entries, covering music halls, concert halls, offices, residences, galleries, cafes, libraries, hotels, and public facilities. The firm is led by co-principal architects Jamin Seo and Guen-il Huh, and was awarded the Korean Young Architect Award in 2023. Key projects include AT.MOS.PHERE (work & stay music hall), MUKE series (renovation projects), SONGPA OFFICE (commercial office), CONCRETE LIBRARY, MOTTAGI 99 (multi-family housing), and Re-interpret project. The firm also participates in international competitions and exhibitions, including the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Structural efficiency through 15m long-span creating column-free workspace for rental offices
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• moreless architect (모어레스건축사사무소)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Co-participant in TIME WALK competition (2020) for Uijeongbu historical site protection facility. Both firms collaborated on proposal for everyday life and historical layers integration.
• moreless architect (모어레스건축사사무소)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration partner for '공생공방 2019' (Symbiotic Workshop) competition focusing on Seongsu-dong industrial district revitalization.
• Lee SangyoonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Furniture design collaboration for AGIT TABLE - custom table design for small 10-pyeong elongated space, with all components designed and built using joinery methods.
• Studio JU-SINminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration partner for Nambu Childcare-friendly Housing competition submission in 2026.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atelier Kim Seong-eun: Korean boutique architecture firm operating at similar scale, with comparable focus on small-scale residential, cultural, and renovation projects led by a single named principal.
• moreless architect: Seoul-based boutique architecture firm of similar scale and philosophy. Collaborated with AGIT on TIME WALK (Uijeongbu) and Seongsu-dong Coexistence Workshop, indicating closely aligned design approach and project typologies (cultural, public).
• UNSANGDONG Architects: Korean boutique architecture firm known for cultural and experimental projects with strong design identity. Comparable in scale and design-led positioning, with internationally recognized work across cultural, residential, and public typologies.
• OBBA: Seoul-based boutique architecture firm with similar focus on material-driven design and small-scale cultural/residential projects. Comparable practice size and international exhibition profile.
• Studio Heima: Seoul-based boutique architecture practice with similar scale, design-led philosophy, and portfolio spanning residential, cultural, and small commercial projects in Korea.
• One O One Architects: Korean boutique architecture firm where principal Jamin Seo previously worked. Operates at similar boutique scale with comparable design philosophy across cultural, residential, and commercial work.

Broad incumbents

• Mass Studies: Established Seoul-based architecture firm led by Minsuk Cho with much larger portfolio and international reputation. Provides a benchmark for the trajectory from boutique Korean practice to internationally recognized firm at greater scale.
• Samoo Architects & Engineers: Large Korean architecture and engineering firm where both AGIT principals previously worked. Provides perspective on the large-firm career path both founders chose to leave and represents the larger-scale competitor AGIT rarely competes against directly.
• BCHO Architects: Established Seoul-based architecture firm with portfolio spanning cultural, hospitality, and residential projects. Comparable in design philosophy but operates at meaningfully larger scale than AGIT.

Emerging players

• Jo Jin-man (JJoStudio / Design Lab): Younger generation Korean boutique architects (e.g., Kim Chan-joong of THE_SYSTEM Lab, Kim Dae-jin of one-aftr) compete for similar cultural and small residential commissions and emerging talent recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Investors

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M&A

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