Seoul

Seoul: Urban public sites By: Active Fields 2013 Team

Index:

1. Namsan Seoul Tower: An Iconic Tower of Seoul and South Korea

by Sitthiwat Suddhijaru 2. The Rooms Extended Domestice Spaces in Public

by Atima Yasadatt 3. Samsung Town: A Rigid Corporation of Glass & Steel

by Denise Justin Quema 4. Cheonggyecheon: The massive urban renewal project

by Jirachaya Kerdpanya 5. Seoul and Sejong: Having two to look out each other’s back

by Naparat Dacharux 6. Yeouido Park: A large recreational area in the center of Seoul

by Norataj Phuvatanaraksa 7. Seoul Station: The unintentional convergence point of people

by Korn Supsakorn

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Namsan Seoul Tower: An Iconic Tower of Seoul and South Korea Seoul, South Korea. 1969 37.551425째 N, 126.988째 E 9,486 sqm

N Seoul Tower or Namsan Tower is a tourism spot that became an iconic tower for Korea. It is located on the highest point in the middle of Seoul city, Namsan mountain, that makes the tower an important role as a heart of Seoul.

Seoul is totally an urban city with high development and density. Nowaday, Seoul has great impact from its culture that it influences not only the city scale but also impacts the country scale.

Therefore, N Seoul Tower has a potential for future development in communication system and sharing N Seoul Tower

network from people interests and interactions.

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N Seoul Tower on Namsan Mountain in Map of Seoul

Skyline of Seoul and Namsan Seoul Tower on the Namsan Mountain

In cultural aspect, the key idea is ‘Repetition’ culture. the city has created an influential component that widely spreads to all over the city and also to the country. It acts as a magnet that has an impacts for the repetition, grows fast and expand its boundary Cultural Logic Diagram of Seoul, influential component

to the country scale.

Song Lyrics

Culturcal Logic Diagram of Seoul, attract as a magnet

Choreography

Surgery

Style

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Cultural Logic Diagram of Seoul, widely spread to other countries

Samples of Influemtial Conponents of Repetition Culture

N Seoul Tower was firstly established as a TV antenna. After it was opened to public, it gained more and more people as its functions and reputation from awards were added. From then to now, the tower becomes an iconic symbol of Korean tourist spot with its popular activities, for example, Love Padlock and Teddy Bear Museum.

Physical Logic Diagram of N Seoul Tower

Physical Logic Diagram of N Seoul Tower, attract more people

Diagram of Tower reputation and functions

Physical Logic Diagram of N Seoul Tower, become well-known

Panoramic photograph of the Space in front of N Seoul Tower

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Since N Soeul Tower has an important role as a

of the city, the height makes the tower present in

symbolic tower from its postition on highest point

many corners around. photographs were taken

in the city and as a tourism attraction node, it turns

during the travel around the city from different

into a reference point for people to recognise the city

viewing corridor towards the tower. The viewing

and country. The tower has an intention for tourism

corridors are the effect from the building height,

aspect so that the activities and elements on the

building orientation and city’s urban fabric. It is an

tower were set up. This trigger the idea of reference

unintentional presence of the tower through these

point from the flowerpots that are provided for

coridors which has a potential to become a reference

people to take photograph with perfect background

points or nodes of active interaction, in the high-

of the Korean pavilion, which is already an reference

development city with high level of population

point for people to gather.

density, for not only tourism aspect but also the Korean people. Thus the tower would be beneficial

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Because of the position of the building which is

as a node that connects to a lot of smaller nodes

standing on the mountain and located in the middle

throughout the city.

Korean Pavilion, a reference point for meeting

Flower pots, a reference point towardss the pavilion

Target Spot

Pavillion

Reference Point

Flowerpot

Reference Point

Viewing Corridor

Target Spot

Tower

Diagram of the Reference Point

From Viewing Corridor A

From Viewing Corridor F

E C A

D B

F

G I J

H

Viewing Corridor of N Seoul Tower in Map of Seoul

From Viewing Corridor B

From Viewing Corridor G

From Viewing Corridor C

From Viewing Corridor H

From Viewing Corridor D

From Viewing Corridor I

From Viewing Corridor E

From Viewing Corridor J

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Panoramic photograph on the Platform of Padlok Space

Repetition culture is found through the activities in the tower. The Padlock space was orginally provided for people to write a love vow. Since it becomes very popular, the writting culture was spread to the other unexpected furniture in the space such as sculpture, handrails, benches, mailbox. It triggers the Padlok with Written Love Vow

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prohibition and initiate the new provided activities.

Padlok with Written Love Vow

Written Love Vow on Sculpture

Written Sentences on Handrails

Written Sentences on a Bench

Written Sentences on Mailbox

Provided Wall for Writting

Provided Tiles on the Wall for Love Vow

Provided Tiles on the Wall for Love Vow

Panoramic photograph on the Observatory Floor

Other from the repetition culture, the way of documentation was found as a tower activity.

Bluescreen photo service is provided for tourist.

It generates a photo of a tower from different perspective that people cannot reach, brings people to a virtual space with full height of the tower as a background.

Blue Screen Photography Service

Sample Photo from Blue Screen

Sample Photo from Blue Screen

Korean traditional temple has a notable style of ornamentation. Roof and under-roof structure was decorated with layers of crossing wooden piece, which forms a great supportive structure style.

Each piece of wooden crossing beam structure was designed in an outstanding shape and was painted in colored pattern.

Exploded Axonometric of Temple’s Underroof Ornament

Temple’s Underroof Ornament

Corner of Temple’s Underroof Ornament

Interior of Temple’s Underroof Ornament

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The Rooms Extended Domestice Spaces in Public Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea 37°33’35.48”N, 126° 55’14.67”E

How domestic space extended out and become rental rooms.

Throughout the prior researches, the most

to explore one of the strangest Korean cultures—

valuable information I obtained revolves around the

the ‘rooms’.

psychological transformation of people in according

to behaviors at certain places. The psychological

ones we have at home but are outside in public and I

mind is so interesting to tackle upon when creating

would describe them as ‘extended domestic spaces’

a space for the people because feelings and emotions

because they are the space that Koreans go to with

at different levels can do anything to an individual or

the people they are close to but cannot at ‘home’.

the whole society when they are shared—a political

These rooms are so strange and indirectly address

place can turn into a political space promptly if the

how Korea has high suicide, alcohol consumption,

place gets activated by crowds of protesters. All

personal disorders, and depression rate. My research

these knowledge of the complexity of the mind

focuses on resolving the mystery of how Koreans

that can trigger various influential actions that

deal with stress and emotions, where they go to

can happen individually and collectively led me to

release them and with whom. To my realization,

embark on an intriguing journey in Seoul. I chose

Koreans are not solving their personal problems

I have visited many ‘rooms’ that are like the

SOCIALLY OPPRESSED CULTURE OF KOREANS LEADS TO OVERSTRESSED

Koreans educational system, family high expectations, and over-schieving culture limit them from imagination and sharing of emotions

Conformity to social expectation and exceeding the standard shape Koreans Lives

relax IGNORANCE

work STRESSED

stressed FURIOUS

breaking through the confirmation and express emotion thoroughly but temporary

snapped = activities in extended domestic rooms EXPLODING

Psychological and behaviorial transformation due to outside influences.

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2

3

4

5

IGNORANCE

STRESSED

FURIOUS

EXPLODING

REALISING

Ignoring to feel any emotions and hide it. No desire to share any thougts.

Starting to feel painful while coping with inner emotions that are continuous.

Unable to control inner emotions and anger, thus decisions are not wisely made.

After drastic points in life, understanding is made towards the yourself.

-NUMB -ALOOF -UNCONSCIOUS

-CONFUSED -DISTRESS -GLOOMY

Have negative thoughts and are pessimistic about the world, thus are no longer tolerable.

-ANGRY -FRUSTRATED -MOODY

-DANGEROUS -SUICIDAL -INSANE

-HAPPY -UNDERSTANDING -CONSCIOUS

3

4

5

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2

Emotional breakdown or release always lead to another point of development.

Relationships and interactions between people define who you choose to be.

Mohammed’s familiy holding his picture after his death.

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The streets and room entrances in Hongdae, Seoul

The people and room signs in Hongdae, Seoul

and feelings effectively, thus made them vulnerable to negative decisions making and perceptions. The rooms are created for the people to go release their burdens but hinder the people from understanding them that the idea of not accepting who you are or how you feel publically but privately became rooted in the mind. People there lack the freedom and courage to express their feelings in public.

Dealing and understanding the emotions one has is not always easy as finding a solution to an equation.

Emotional feelings that one suddenly undergoes cannot even be put into words sometimes. There is no definite formula that can extract how a person feel in a specific situation and time because no Rooms are never on the ground level.

HOME

OFFICE

ROOM

Stress concentrated zone vs entertainment areas, the room.

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one can access or read one’s feelings better than oneself. Feelings impact everyone’s life differently depending on how strong the feelings are upon whom there are shared with. They are so delicate and complex. They are so strange. They are so powerful. They are everything that defines your Karaoke building in Hongdae, visually open but actually private.

state of mind conditions and these conditions affect how one carries his or her routine daily. In this case, Korean people live their lives under the pressure of the overachieving culture, high expectations from family, long hours of stressful work, and inability to cope with feelings. Most of them usually do not choose to talk about problem openly like the people in other culture because the

Inside the karaoke room is where Korean come to have fun.

Multi room is most famous because they combine all the rooms

PC room like internet cafe, office workers and students are main users.

Stress vs Release (Where?)

SITE KOREA HONGDAE

EDUCATIONAL AREA

GANGNAM MAPO-GU OFFICE

WORKING AREA

CULTURE

People depend on the rooms as a place to release stress and pain because of the overachieving mind that it became their culture.

Room plan of cafe rooms in Hongdae.

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Cafe Room Public bathroom at the playground in Hongdae filled with graffiti.

shame of being invaluable and inferior. This is the

fully instade of just shutting them on and off in

reason why everywhere in most entertainment

these rooms. Korea has everything to provide for

areas are filled with signs leading to these rooms. I

a healthy life but happiness only comes if one can

cannot help it but pity the way the people are. I do

understand the ability to feel and share emotions

not understand why the people as a whole cannot

first. I believe that there need to be a change to this

appreciate who they are without shame. Feelings

culture in order to help to people develop along with

are so beautiful that I want them to experience it

the country.

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Different rooms that serve as a platform for emotional release.

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Girls bathroom at the playground in Hongdae covered with graffiti expressing emotions and feelings of the writters

Guys bathroom have more writtings and are more dramatic than in the girls bathroom, you can feel intense emotions from the density.

The rooms rooms entrance entrance are are attractive attractive and and The

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Samsung Town: A Rigid Corporation of Glass & Steel Seochodong 1320, Seoul, South Korea. 2008 37°29’48”N 127°1’36”E

Seoul, South Korea is one of the countries that is

for its innovators - the employees - to voice their

at the top of the booming technology industry.

support as well as their complaints.

With its three main technology centers located

Samsung Town itself is quite dull. The area feels

around the city, there is no doubt that the economy

uninviting to the first time visitor, creating a pocket

is greatly aided by corporations such as Samsung

of quietness that is in contrast to other roads and

and LG. ‘Technology Culture’ is the term used at the

areas nearby.

present, to describe the adaptation of the Korean

Business seems only that, business. Following the

culture into the high-tech world of gadgets and

korean culture and rigorous business etiquette, the

devices, the possibilities created in both virtual and

business place is a place of strict decorum where

physical spaces.

inappropriate behaviour is not tolerated.

As a site, I specifically chose Samsung Town as my

However, in the nooks and crannies of Samsung

main focus where my design proposal could be

Towers itself you can find small informal spaces,

installed and used. Used for interaction, for product

whether for smoking or gathering, where all types of

feedback, and especially used to establish a platform

people go to get away from their stiff surroundings.

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Three highrise towers of Samsung Headquarters

Samsung Electronics

Samsung C&T Corporation

Informal gathering, smoking space

Samsung C&T Corporation Page 22

Samsung Electronics

Samsung d’light

Samsung Life Insurance

Samsung Town layout

B1 Digital Lounge in Samsung D’Light

LightWall

1F Mobile Plaza in Samsung D’Light

CaptureWall

2F Digital Gallery in Samsung D’Light

Moodtube

Samsung Town Axonometric

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Site Logic featuring elements

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Producer: Executive Interaction for Business Producer: Office Worker Interaction for Friendship

User

Executive Offices

Offices

Meeting Rooms

Office Lunch Room

Lobby Inside Outside Public Space

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Physical Site Logic

Looking into the possibilities that could occur within an office building, I try to explore the situations in which interactions could occur. Interactions for business or for friendship within the producers, the office workers, and the outsiders are demonstrated by having them meet in different areas of the building. These areas differ in privacy and accessibility depending on the individual. The elevator (two grey areas) is also shown on the diagram as a circulation route and also a space that holds unintended interaction.

On the bottom diagram, I also observe the culture of the site, looking at korean business etiquette as a basis for understanding the multiple elements that play a part in creating interactions within a space.

Producer: Executive Producer: Office Worker

Element serving interaction Interaction

User

Business Card Exchange

Dinner: Eating & Drinking

Product Service

Korean Karaoke

Company Hosting Product Event

Cultural Site Logic

Samsung Towers, Korea

Japan Regional HQ

Samsung Library, Korea

Samsung Tower Palaces Korea

Samsung Pavillion Expo

Fire & Marine Insurance HQ, Korea

Jong No Towers Korea

Steel & Glass Typology of Samsung Outdoor Public Seating

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Glass Fence

Moodtube Music Integration & Synchronization

Seating area integrated with Moodtube feature

Lightwall Feature LED Screen & Motion Tracking

Glass fence integreated with Lightwall feature Street Lights

Ground Conditions - Smoking Area

Capture Wall using Samsung Camera Lens

Ashtray Stand as gathering place outside work place

Smoking area integrated with Samsung features

Streetlights integrated with Capturewall feature Glass and Steel Installations

Message Floor projection

Sculpture integrated with MessageFloor feature

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Cheonggyecheon: The massive urban renewal project Seoul, South Korea. 2005 37° 34” 12” N, 127° 0’ 23” E 8.4 km or 5.2 miles

Cheonggyecheon plaza, 2013

Cheonggyecheon is an 8.4 km (5.2 miles) long,

Taejong, the third king of the Joseon Dynasty. King

modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul,

Yeonjo especially undertook the refurbishment

South Korea. The massive urban renewal project

work as a national project. Gacheon was renamed

is on the site of a stream that flowed before the

to Cheonggyecheon, its current name, during the

rapid post-war economic development required it

Japanese colonial period. During this time, financial

to be covered by transportation infrastructure. The

difficulties prevented the colonialists from covering

$900 million project initially attracted much public

up the stream despite several attempts to do so.

criticism but, after opening in 2005, has become

After the Korean War (1950–1953), more people

popular among city residents and tourists.

Cheonggyecheon is a 5.8 km creek flowing west to east through downtown Seoul, and then meeting Jungnangcheon, which in turn connects to the Han River and empties into the Yellow Sea. During the presidency of Park Chung-hee, Cheonggyecheon was covered with concrete for roads. In 1968, an

migrated into Seoul to make their living and settled down along the stream in shabby makeshift houses.

The accompanying trash, sand, and waste, and deteriorating conditions resulted in an eyesore in the city. The stream was covered up with concrete over a 20 year period starting in 1958, and a 5.6 km-

elevated highway was built over it. The stream was named Gaecheon (“open stream”) after the first refurbishment project to construct a drainage system during the Joseon Dynasty. The work, which included dredging and bolstering the banks of the stream and building the bridges, was carried out every 2~3 years during this period from the reign of

Cheonggyecheon during the first half of the 20th century

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Illustrator portrait Cheonggyecheon

long, 16 m-wide elevated highway was completed in 1976. The area became an example of successful industrialization and modernization of South Korea.

In July 2003, then-Seoul mayor, Lee Myung-bak initiated a project to remove the elevated highway and restore the stream. It was a major undertaking as not only did the highway have to be removed, but as years of neglect and development had left the stream nearly totally dry, 120,000 tons of water were to be pumped in daily from the Han River, its tributaries, and groundwater from subway stations.

[3] At that time, safety problems also occurred due to the deteriorated concrete construction.

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deemed important as it fit in with the movement to re-introduce nature to the city and to promote a more eco-friendly urban design. Other goals of the project were to restore the history and culture of the region, which had been lost for 30 years, and to revitalize the economy of the metropolis, Seoul.

The

Seoul

Metropolitan

Government

established several organizations to oversee the

Cheonggyecheon before renovation

successful restoration of Cheonggyecheon: the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project Headquarters for the control of the whole project, the Citizen’s Committee

for

Cheonggyecheon

Restoration

Project for the management of conflict between the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the union of merchants, and the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Research Corps for the establishment and review of the restoration plan.

To address the consequent traffic problem, the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project Headquarters established traffic flow measures in the downtown section affected by the restoration work and coordinated changes in the downtown traffic system based on the research of the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Research Corps.

The

restoration

Gwangtonggyo

of and

two

historic

Supyogyo,

was

bridges, also

a

contentious issue, as several interest groups voiced opinions on how to restore historical and cultural sites and remains, and whether to replace the bridges or not.

Cheonggyecheon before and after

cheonggyecheon during construction

number of users of buses (by 1.4%) and subways (by 4.3% - daily average of 430,000 people) as a result of the demolition of the two heavily-used roads.

[6] This has a positive influence by improving the atmospheric environment in the region.

The project attempted to promote the urban economy through amplifying urban infrastructure for a competitive city within the existing business and industrial area centered on the stream.

The Urban renewal project was the catalyst of revitalization in downtown Seoul. Cheonggyecheon became a centre for cultural and economic activities.

Cheonggyecheon restoration work also brought Cheonggyecheon plaza

balance to the areas both in south and north of the

The Cheonggyecheon restoration project had the purpose of preserving the unique identity of the natural environment and the historic resources in the CBD of Seoul, and to reinforce the surrounding business

area

with

information

technology,

international affairs and digital industries. The plan also encouraged the return of the pedestrian-

People enjoy the stram

friendly road network connecting the stream with traditional resources, e.g. Bukchon, Daehangno, Jungdong, Namchon and Donhwamungil. This network system, named the CCB (Cheonggyecheon Culture Belt), tried to build up the foundation of cultural and environmental basis of the city. The stream was opened to the public in September Cheonggye cheon stream

2005 and was lauded as a major success in urban there

stream. During the modernization era, downtown

was considerable opposition from the previous

Seoul was divided into two parts, north-south,

mayoral administration of Goh Kun, which feared

based on their features and function. The restoration

gentrification of the adjacent areas that housed

helped to join these two parts in order to create a

many shops and small businesses in the machine

new urban structure connecting the cultural and

renewal

and

beautification.

However,

trades. Creating the environment with clean water and natural habitats was the most significant achievement of the project. Species of fish, birds, and insects have increased significantly as a result of the stream excavation. The stream helps to cool down the temperature on the nearby areas

environmental resources in northern and southern areas of the stream (Hwang n.d.), resulting in a balanced and sustainable development of northern and southern areas of the Han River.

The project resulted in a speeding-up in traffic

by 3.6 °C on average versus other parts of Seoul.

around the city when the motorway was removed.

The number of vehicles entering downtown Seoul

This has been cited as a real-life example of Braess’s

has shown a decrease of 2.3%, with an increasing

paradox.

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Panoramic view of the stream during day time

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Cheonggyecheon stream

Panoramic view of cheonggyecheon during lantern festival

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Seoul And Sejong: Having Two To Look Out Each Other Backs Seoul, South Korea. 18BC 37° 33’ 59.53” N, 126° 58’ 40.69” E 605.25 sqkm

The City of Seoul is in the process of an important paradigm shift, changing from an

for cities to devote spaces for greenery, bodies of water, parks and natural places of recreation.

autocentric development-oriented urban landscape

Another concern for long-term grownth is

to one that values the quality of life of its people and

to have another central city that derived from the

the importance of functioning ecosystems.

old cultural relation. The initial proposal to make

The projects that the government has

Sejong City South Korea’s new capital was made

been supported are mostly plan for long-term

in 2002. To at least 36 government agencies and

growth and renewal. By collaborating with city

offices are scheduled to transfer to Sejong City by

planners and government agencies, a city can

2015. Thousands of civil servants are expected to

establish responsive land policies and development

make the move there over the next few years. But

controls that the programs continue to respond to

key offices like the president’s office, and the defence

communities’ changing needs and the overall goal

and foreign ministries, are to remain in Seoul.

of the city. Early intelligent design decisions can provide the framework for a model “livable city”.

Moving some government offices there is a way of spreading economic benefits and easing

One of the term that can be obviously

congestion. Aside from that, Sejong City is also seen

see is to make Public Spaces Work Harder. There

as a good security move because it is further away

are many unused, wasted spaces on the edges of

from the border with North Korea.

infrastructure. Making use of these dormant spaces

There are worries that the division of

provides unique opportunities for various kinds of

central government bodies can cause inefficiency

development. These potential public spaces can be

and There is complains that the relocation would

developed to serve multiple uses that add to the

mean a two-hour drive back to Seoul for meetings

vitality of the city. This point emphasizes the need

with the government officer’s family distance.

Seoul

Sejong

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New monument of King Sejong the great.

Temporary information booth of HiSeoul festival.

Inside of the King Sejong museum in the underground.

Temporary structure of local korean play is placed at the photo spot.

Kids enjoy the water feature inside the space.

Traditional Korean play event.

The combination of History of Korea documentation together with water feature.

Traditional Korean fight is going to happen in the area.

Gwamghwamun Square: Establish The National Culture Into Urban Space Seoul, South Korea. 2010 37° 34’ 33.76” N, 126° 58’ 37.27” E 37,500 sqm

A public open space on Sejongno, Jongno-

between The Stream and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

gu in Seoul, South Korea. The plaza was opened

In addition, there is the Memorial

on 1 August 2009 by the Seoul Metropolitan

Waterway, flowing underground water, which goes

Government and is part of the City’s plans for

from both Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun

environmentally friendly renovation projects It is

subway stations to Cheonggyecheon Stream. Plus,

also of historical significant as the location of royal

behind the Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin is Sunken

administrative buildings, known as Street of Six

square which connects Gwanghwamun subway

Ministries.

station and the ground allowing people to access the

The Statue of King Sejong the Great has

Square more easily.

been relocated in the Korea main plaza where

For the addtional functions in the area,

Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, is projected on a

There are several kinds of booths and activities

fountain water screen. Between the Sejong Center

provide for the tourist and local people along the

for the Performing Arts and the Statue of Admiral

long stript of the place according to seasons and

Yi Sun-Shin is the Civil Participation Urban Culture

festivals. Royal Cloth changing booth, temporary

Plaza with its range attractions and services

structure play from the countryside, traditional

including accommodation facilities for visitors,

korean play and traditional korean fight can be seen

exhibition halls, elevators, plaza, and art galleries.

to take turn to getting the loud applause from the

Downtown Plaza located near the Statue

people who gather and mostly the spot that gaining

of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin, symbolizes Sejong-ro.

the most attention is where you can take a photo

The Square has water facilities such as a pond and

with the standing King Sejong with and having

pop-jet fountains. The Cheonggyecheon Stream

palace as a background. This plaza is where tourist

Connector functions as a connecting walking path

a -must stop.

Panorama view of Gwanghwamun square facing the North direction.

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Various activities happen along the stream.

Mini-concert that was arranged by HiSeoul festival.

Tourists were having fun with lucky coin.

Temporary information desk for events.

Space under the bridge usually occupy during the sunny day.

K-water temporary exhibition under the bridge.

Korean history exhibition through the tiles along the wall of the stream line.

Fancy lighting created such a shift atmosphere at night.

Cheonggyecheon Stream: Regain The Water From Urban Civilization Tools Seoul, South Korea. 2005 37° 34’ 12” N, 127° 0’ 23” E 8.4 km

A long, modern public recreation space in

Cheonggyecheon, water from the Han River and

downtown Seoul, South Korea. The massive urban

several subway pump stations is treated and

renewal project is on the site of a stream that flowed

pumped to create a consistent flow with an average

before the rapid post-war economic development

depth of 40 centimeters in the Cheonggyecheon.

required it to be covered by transportation

the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project created

infrastructure. The project initially attracted much

both ecological and recreational opportunities

public criticism but, after opening in 2005, has

along a 3.6-mile corridor in the center of Seoul.

become popular among city residents and tourists.

The project has proven catalytic, spurring economic

Right before the restoration project was formed, Cheonggyecheon Stream existed only as a

growth and development in an area of Seoul that had languished over the last several decades.

neglected watercourse hidden under an overpass but

Along the stream, There is many tourists

by demolishing an elevated freeway and uncovering

and local enjoying the activities along the water

a section of the historic Cheonggyecheon Stream,

specially at the east end of the area since it is

the Seoul Metropolitan Government chose to

connectied to Gwanghwamun plaza where it is

dismantle the elevated freeway and concrete deck

happen to be many events such as the lucky coin,

covering the stream. To improve north-south

live music and temporary exhibition while people

linkages, 22 bridges — 12 pedestrian bridges and 10

usually sit under the bridge during the lunch time.

for automobiles and pedestrians — were proposed

From the sunset time to later, more local from the

to connect the two sides of the Cheonggyecheon. To

office buildings seems to crowded all over the area

reduce traffic congestion, car use was discouraged in

mostly grouping at the fashion show where the

the city center and rapid bus lines were added.

stage located in the middle of the stream with the

To address the variable flow of the

lighting on the two-side of the wall.

Panorama view of Cheonggyechoen under the crossing bridge.

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Yeouinaru metro station.

Temporary shops and food carts near the metro station.

Green space was provide for people to occupy.

Creating a private space withing the public space in recreation area.

Both adults and kids are enjoying in arge pool in the middle of the Page 40 park.

Pavillion in the water front mostly use for orchestra event at night.

Ferry is floating pass the water front along Hangang river.

Colored fountain from the Banpo bridge created such a nice night.

Yeouido Hangang River Front: A New World Of Leisure Seoul, South Korea. 1971 37° 31’ 26” N, 126° 55’ 36” E 8.4 sqkm

Yeouido is a large island in the Han River

available, while in winter they are turned into ice

in Seoul, South Korea. The island was formed by

skating rinks. The Water Light Square, Waterside

the reclamation of a patch of land which had lain

Fountains, the Waterside Stage, Festival Land, the

under asphalt for 27 years and was used for various

Piano Waterway, Waterfalls of Light, the Yacht

large public gatherings as one of the most popular

Marina, and more.

parks along Hangang River, the park attracts many

At Yeouido Hangang Park there is plenty

visitors, residents, and office workers in 8.4 square

for everyone to do. In summer months a visit to

kilometers. Situated in Yeouido, the heart of politics,

Yeouido Supia Theme Park is highly recommended.

media, banking and finance, Yeouido Hangang Park

For people interested in sports there are plenty of

is easily accessible via public transportation.

things to do. They have a golf course, in-line skate

A whole range of year round events and

park, a multi purpose sports area, courts for all

activities are available and enjoyed by many. The

types of sports and a bike trail. For those who wish

park offers exciting events year-round: the Yeouido

to relax you can find plenty of quite green areas

Cherry Blossom Festival in the spring, the World

where you can bring your tent and create your own

Fireworks Festival in the fall, as well as concerts,

private space, benches, water-friendly terraces and

and marathons. Well-preserved natural areas such

fields with different themes.

as Bamseom and Yeouido Saetgang Tributary

There are also a lot of activities in a night

provide visitors with an opportunity to learn

time such as a colored fountain from the Banpo

about nature and ecology. In addition, thanks to

bridge with the fancy light from the buildings in

the Hangang Renaissance Project. The park is full

those business district. Foods and beverages can be

of new attractions: Hangang Yeouido Supia Theme

allow in the space which are provide in the shops

Park. In summer outdoor swimming pools are

and food carts in front of the metro exit.

Panorama view of Yeouido park water front.

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Site analysis of Gwanghwamun plaza.

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Sejong lakepark Information.

Sejong city in media advertisement.

The lakepark among the new government buildings.

In front of the construction site.

Korean citizen from neighborhood already gather at the area.

Government buildings, residential buildings and transportation routes are still in the progress of building.

Pavillion in the middle of the man-made lake.

Sejong city from the tower view.

Sejong City: A New Special Autonomous City Of South Korea Sejong, South Korea. 2012 36° 29’ 13.21” N, 127° 16’ 56.04” E 465.23 sqkm

The government of Republic of Korea

eight lanes. On both sides, bulldozers and scrapers

enacted a Special Act on the Multifunctional

clear vast tracts of land for more neighborhoods.

Administrative City in Sejong is a shell of what it is

The government designated areas for hospitals,

planned to become. Private builders have erected a

universities and public parks that are years away

few dozen high-rise apartments in lots assigned to

from completion.

them by the government, but most are empty at the

The government complex is being built and

moment. About 2,000 people currently live in the

appear like typical office buildings, but their roofs

city, though that’s expected to jump to about 20,000

are connected by bridges and will be finished with

early next year as government workers arrive and it

grass and furnishings to form an uninterrupted

expects to grow to 500,000 people within 20 years.

pedestrian park.

The new city plan aims at eliminating

From the provided planning, it seems

urban sprawl of the capital region, strengthening

like the government is not only concerning about

the national competitiveness and balancing national

the effectiveness of the officers but the working

development. The Multifunctional Administrative

environment around the new city. Many small

City is being called as the nation’s newest self-

sections of the green spaces can be seen among the

governing city, Sejong will have five functions. Apart

high building structure and also provide the large

from being the new seat of government, it will also

space of public space in the middle including the

be a showcase of the country’s rich culture, science

lake surrounded by recreation space and the glass

and technology capability, academic prowess and

pavillion in the middle of the water.

municipal symbols.

The completion of the public facilities that

“Happy Sejong “ on a billboard during a trip

already gain some users from neighborhood can be

to the city along the four-lane highway opens up to

called as a strategy to attract the officer from Seoul.

Panorama view of public space in Sejong city.

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Yeouido Park: A large recreational area in the center of Seoul Seoul, South Korea. 1999 126.9103193° N, 37.5135673° E 14.8552 ha

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Yeouido park is a large recreational area

pond and forest. This area is not as popular as the

located on Yeouido island in the center of Seoul,

others. In Cultural square, where performances

surrounded by high rise business towers, therefore

and events are held, there are various types of daily

having business people as main users. It’s located

activities. as a response to this research, the project

near two main subway stations and open 24 hours.

will accommodate for the different leisure activities

Yeouido park also provides a walking lane and

through a democratic infrastructure that will as well

bicycle lane for its users. The park is divided into

encourage exchange if ideas and demonstration of

differently themed areas: The traditional Korean

support or public discussion.....Sim mis cavo, nu

forest: an area with a lot of trees, which offers a

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quiet space frequently used for leisure or relaxing

mac ora vis Cati, ta sit culabit elinces nos alare

activities. Grass square: a low hill covered in grass

consulina, auc tem averfec onstrum vivastus opos,

with various trails for walking and frequently used

consil con ret Catium publicto cus, cum maio non

for picnics. Nature’s ecosystem forest: where one

tum moendam inatice perfir it. Hum iam faccis

can learn about nature through an ecologically

licaelabus esse, noc ia nint inat, consim utea teli

sensitive

Business area

Traditional Korea forest

Traditional Korea forest

The Yeouido park seperate into areas and in each area what classify the different is by the texture of the tile, how tall is the grass, different type and amount of trees. What area did people likely to rest or spent time in the specific area are where it’s provided the shades.

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Grass square

A walking and bicycle lane

In walking lane, the material is rubber surface because it will give you feeling of softness when you walk. In bicycle lane, the material is concrete because riding a bicycle required you a hard surface. The park encourage people to riding a bicycle because they provided lane and renting stores.

Riding a bike

Nature’s ecosystem forest

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Playing basketball

Dancing

Soccer

There are overlasping of activities in the Cutural square as people are usually play basketball, dancing, soccer, skatboarding, etc. There is a freedom of what people could do in this public space. A line can be the tool on how to confine a space. Surrounding the Cultural square are resting area which provided Skatboarding

shade.

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View from the Cultural square

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View from the Grass square

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Seoul Station: The unintentional convergent point of people Moscow, Russia. 1493 55.7542째 N, 37.6200째 E 333 ha or sqm

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Seoul station is a major railway station in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul station is the center of transportation. There are subway station, train station and Bus station in walking range. However in front there is a wide road where public transportation such as buses and taxi pass by and also private transportation. Attached to the station, it is Lotte Mart which is a big company in South Korea. Further, the old station sits on the other side of the seoul station, it is now a museum for art exhibition. Across the road, there is a hotel called Seoul Plaza. The site was selected according to its physicallity accessibility and surrounding.

Lotte Mart

Seoul Plaza

Old station

Seoul station

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Seoul Metro Map

According to my logic diagram which focuses on

In which it implies that the stations must be packed

people’s commutation through public transportation

with lot of people, as well as, a lot of Seoul people’s

which is interpreted to an accidental public space,

workplace are nearby the certain spots. I searched

people meet and converge unintentionally at

into station that could possibly be input with

points.Basically, i would be focusing on Seoul’s main

performances according to my project proposal.

commutation medium and its elements before

Seoul station has the potential to become a place

deciding the site location for project proposal.

of performance as it contains big multipurpose

The Seoul metro lines show stops that are locating

ground in front of the station. Inside the station it is

around the Seoul city serving convenience and

huge and packed with busy people. In the platform

being a part of people’s commutation in Seoul. It

there’s possibility that it could turn into stage of

can be seen that in the middle of the map, there are

performance. And lastly the there are more than 10

many stops that contain more than 2-3 metro line.

trains track in which the trains vary from shape, size

Additionally the stops are not so far from each

and seating arrangement.

other.

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camera3

camera2

camera1 camera4

Seoul Station drawing

I studied Seoul Station by putting camera on timelapse focusing on people’s destination from the certain position and people’s behavior in each space in which those information can implement my project.

Camera1

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On camera1 it can be seen from the site that the multipurpose public ground is empty. Whereas some stay in the shade of subway roof all day long.

On camera2 focuses on people’s destination from Seoul station, At day time most people walk across however in prime time people would catch public transportation including buses and taxi.

Camera2

on Camera4, focusing on people’s behaviour and their pace once they get off the train and get on the train. It results that people would rush out of the train while people who are waiting to get on the train would be more calm. The platform provides wide staircase shaded by facade that somehow turn into people’s comfortable sitting zone.

From the site analysis, i saw opportunities that could implement my project. The next study will go deeper into site detail of Seoul city including the platform.

Camera5

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Exploded drawing of platform

Inside the seoul station, it consist of 2 floors. Floor1 is mainly where the passengers buy tickets, the space is usually packed with busy people. One the second floor, there are restaurants. Both 2 floors are attached to Lotte Mart, a shopping mall.

The train platform of Seoul station is an interesting space that can possibly turn into performance stage. The structure is mainly steel structure. The columns are in tree shapes that are attached and supporting the truss structure. The truss structure holds polycarbonate roof that allows light to penetrate in during the day and the spot lights would be turned on at night time. There are 14 train tracks that various type of train stops by. The staircase is facing the platform and with its width people can easy circulate through it.

The sequential circulation from multipurpose ground to inside the station to platform creates a dynamic feeling as it changes its physicallity, atmosphere and pace. From an open outdoor space into a big space packed with rushing people and then to an open stage of trains.

Platform perspective1

Platform perspective2

Platform perspective3

Platform perspective4

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