Suncheon, Korea 5,366 m² Competition
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Suncheon Art Platform
The Suncheon Art platform is set to become a significant cultural center and iconic entryway for the city of Suncheon. The site's location on the historical axis of the old Yeonja-Ru, which functioned as the South Gate of the Suncheon Wall, will allow the Suncheon Art platform to integrate urban architecture and public space, preserving both cultural and historical assets. The proposed design for the Suncheon Art platform aims to reinterpret history, heritage, and locality, with two emblematic components at its core: the "reed forest" and the "kan" modular system used in traditional Korean house construction. The Suncheon Bay, known as the "reed kingdom" of Korea, and its wild reed, which is a potential bio-energy source, are crucial economic resources and symbolic images of Suncheon. The "kan" system, which characterizes Korean architecture, will be integrated into the proposed design, paying homage to the site's historical roots. The Suncheon Art platform's space program will be arranged like the reed forest, with white metal tube columns and a 2.4 meter "kan" modular system. The thin column structures will not only support the main exhibition spaces above the open plaza but also create public routes, simulating the experience of walking through the reed forest. The building's envelope will consist of perforated metal panels, glass, and finished concrete. The design of the envelope takes inspiration from the tranquil and natural light filtering through rice paper windows in traditional Korean buildings at night, creating a serene and peaceful ambiance. The Suncheon Art platform's presence will attract more visitors and enhance the local economy, serving as a symbolic gateway to the city and creating a vibrant district that connects the underground shopping center, the culture street, and the fashion street. The platform's exhibition spaces, lecture hall, and main spaces will become floating jewel boxes at night, highlighting the beauty of the art and culture of the old city.
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