TYPE S contrasts rough blocks with polished metal at Juno Hair salon in Seoul

Juno Hair Sung-su 2nd is a 304.8-square-metre salon in Seoul designed by TYPE S, where polished metal, warm timber and rough-textured blocks create a sequence of contrasting interiors.

The salon occupies Sung-su, a neighbourhood shaped by a long industrial history and now known for emerging culture and new retail experiences. TYPE S responded by combining a refined brand environment with materials that retain the area’s raw character.

Three primary zones organise the plan. Reception and retail sit near the entrance, a circular waiting lounge forms the centre, and the salon’s service spaces extend deeper inside. Open upper sightlines prevent the interior from feeling confined, while lighting integrated into walls and ceilings draws attention through the full length of the space.

At the entrance, coarse masonry blocks meet sleek metal doors to establish the project’s central contrast. Inside, dark wood flooring moderates the cooler neutral finishes, giving the metal counters and exposed ceiling structure a warmer setting.

The waiting area is gathered around a circular wall and a large luminous ceiling object. Curved sofas, soft upholstery and reflected light produce a more relaxed atmosphere at the heart of the otherwise linear salon.

Natural light entering along the perimeter is balanced with artificial illumination to shift the character of the interior between day and night. A substantial rounded table with a solid-wood top introduces a tactile focal point, accompanied by a brown metal lamp that links the warmer and cooler parts of the palette.

In the shampoo area, illumination rises gently from floor level across textured walls. The reduced lighting and deeper shadows give this final zone a quieter atmosphere, completing the succession of contrasting spatial experiences within Juno Hair Sung-su 2nd.

Project Credits

Project: Juno Hair Sung-su 2nd
Design firm: TYPE S / @type_s.kr
Architecture and interior design: TYPE S
Location: Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Area: 304.8 m²
Completion: 2026
Photography: Nam Seungrok / @namseungrok