ABOUT | LESS ARCHITECTS

Founded in 2009 by Junseung Woo, LESS Architects is a design studio that views architecture not as a single, isolated act, but as a continuous process where every element connects and functions in harmony. For us, architecture, structure, landscape, space, and function are inseparable layers that actively shape how people live and interact. By focusing on these relationships and developing innovative spatial geometries, our ultimate goal is simply to enrich human connections through the spaces we create.

At the heart of LESS is a constant commitment to research. We continuously explore the relationship between light and matter, the behavior of materials, and new geometric forms, seeking shapes and volumes that offer both structural integrity and emotional depth. To us, architecture is a living framework—one that naturally grows from its environment, responds to its context, and evolves through constant experimentation.

Galleria, UNSTUDIO

Armani 5th ave, m.FUKSAS

Shenzhen Airport, m.FUKSAS

Montpellier, m.FUKSAS

Studio Director. Junseung Woo

After graduating from UPENN, he gained practical experience at UNSTUDIO (Amsterdam), M.FUKSAS (Rome), and TEN Arquitectos (NYC). Drawing on his experience meeting, working with, and living with diverse people in diverse locations around the world, he currently serves as the CEO of Les Architects.

Based on his understanding of people, he researches new spatial geometries and pursues transformations in architecture and life through the development and application of materials and combination methods.

His representative works include the Seongmunan CC Clubhouse, Seosomun History Museum,

ORVIS Clubhouse, Seoul SM Celebrity Center, Seoul Frei Waldorf Schule (a cooperative school),

M Street Building Hannam, and Cocone Anguk.

Education

University of Pennsylvania, US

Master of Architecture, Graduate in Honor Bronze medal, Arthur Spatd Brooke Memorial Prize

Professional Experiences

2008-2009 UNSTUDIO, Amsterdam

Galleria dep.store, Grand Hyatt Frankfurt, Berliner Strasse Munchen, Stern Flagship store

2006-2008 M.FUKSAS, Rome

ShenZhen Airport China, Armani 5th ave. NYC, Phase building Paris, Guggenheim museum Vilnius,

Sheikh Zayed National Museum Abudabi, Gazprom JSC st.petesburg, Palace of Justice France etc..

2005-2006 TEN Arquitectos, NYC

BIFF Cinema complex, Hotel, Residential, Museum, Resort etc..

2004 Rocco limited, Hong Kong

Casino, Hotel in Macau