ZIGBANG, which proposes solutions for the future of real estate and space, removed its headquarters from the pandemic and built a metaverse called SOMA, an online business method. ZIGBANG, which has been operating this online business method, planned SOMA LOUNGE in response to the need for an offline space that can enhance communication and bonding among employees. It was planned to embrace both public meetings and private meetings. 

SOMA LOUNGE is located in the middle of a forest of buildings in Gangnam, Seoul. We imagined this place, which feels like an underground space with no windows inside and is blocked on all sides, as a cave in the dark and gloomy city, and we wanted to make this place, which felt cold and cramped, into a cozy cave where warm warmth could be felt. 

The sustainability we gave was to create an environment that can change the use and mood of space using only light itself. By using only 'light' rather than a structure with separate variability or an extension of hardware, it gave the possibility of being changed according to the user's use and purpose. The lights (Cave lights) placed here and there throughout the space were planned to transform the space into a completely different time and space by using an integrated RGB lighting system capable of color control. According to the passage of time, the artificial lighting setting from dawn when the sun rises to the evening when the sun sets makes it possible to recognize the time zone even in the absence of sunlight, and the softly spreading light gives a calm sensibility to create an immersive environment. This light changes into a flexible and dynamic atmosphere by the reflection of the red colored rough walls, the slightly luminous floor, and the smooth ceiling, and has the potential to be changed according to various events. 

The preceding elements were reckless but effective enough to completely change the way users spend their time here. Spaces are appropriately divided according to their purpose of use, but space is left in each space where the gaze crosses to make people's encounters more flexible. In order to focus on the functionality of the space, the curved masses, which have been removed from unnecessary decorative elements, create a soft impression and a comfortable atmosphere by connecting the flow of traffic and gaze. 

The air-conditioning facilities that existed in the existing ceiling are maintained, and the ceiling composed of various heights acts as an element that can distinguish a common space from a cozy place. In addition, a monitor was deeply inserted into the wall of the interior space to realize a digital window using images and sounds of nature. This leads to a mysterious experience that visually and aurally makes this place feel like a natural space rather than a mere artifact. As a result, users freely explore with nature, and the space becomes a medium for them to interact more closely.