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Park Canopy, Seoul, Korea

This proposal aims to balance high-density development with the existing public park, enhancing its natural potential. Park Canopy preserves the mountain park as an iconic element, positioning new development to the north. This integration turns the park into a daily spectacle, offering diverse, contemporary environments and panoramic urban views.

The design maximizes floor-to-ceiling heights and allows flexibility for building services. This is achieved by using structural framing options that minimize floor depth. The flat soffit, free from vertical beams, facilitates horizontal distribution of services, crucial for a theatre building.

The preferred structure is a composite steel frame atop a reinforced concrete substructure, partially covered by soil. Floors are reinforced concrete on permanent metal decking, designed with asymmetric steel beams. This solution is shallower than a standard steel frame and faster to construct. Cantilevered sections on the south face are supported by back-spans and bracing.

Below the ground floor, the structure consists of in-situ reinforced concrete walls, slabs, and columns. The column layout maximizes space for the ‘black box’ theatre and available parking. This approach ensures structural integrity and flexibility for diverse functional requirements, creating a harmonious blend of urban development and natural landscape.

Architects

Dominykas Daunys, Petras Isora, Vano Ksnelashvili, Ona Lozuraityte, Nikoloz Maisuradze, David Tsanava

Collaborators

KILD, ZABEL + PARTNERS

Status

Competition

Type

Cultural and Gathering Facilities

Location

Dongsomun-dong 1-ga, Seongbuk-gu, eoul, Korea

Year

2017

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