YULGOK - STREET
MODERN REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC SITE
Year : 2019
Site : 300m, 102, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Type : Urban Design & Preservation
Instructor : Heejoon Whang
Category : Undergraduate Thesis Project
Role : Individual Work
- YTAA Asia Award
Winner / La Biennale di Venezia 2021 Exhibition
- Hanyang University School of Architecture
Grand Prize / HYSA Exhibition
- Archiworld World Arch-Student Best Project Selection
How should we restore historic fabrics in a modern context?
『 The Venice Charter (1964) 』
INTERNATIONAL CHARTER FOR THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MONUMENTS AND SITES
Ar ticle 9.
“The process of restoration is a highly specialized operation. Its aim is to preserve and reveal the aesthetic and historic value of the monument and is based on respect for original material and authentic documents. It must stop at the point where conjecture begins, and in this case moreover any extra work which is indispensable must be distinct from the architectural composition and must bear a contemporary stamp. The restoration in any case must be preceded and followed by an archaeological and historical study of the monument.”
Birth of Yulgok-road, disconnecting heritages
Overlaps of 1931 and 2019 Yulgok-Road
In 1931, during the Japanese colonial era, a new city plan resulted in the separation of Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung Palace from the rest of the city. This disconnection of cultural properties from the people contributed to the suppression of Joseon culture. Besides Yulgok-road, there are various other roads in the area that also disconnect heritage sites.
Maps from before 1931 are not reliable for identifying specific locations or features. Therefore, it is reasonable to use 1931 as the starting point for restoration efforts, as it is difficult to accurately determine the historical significance of earlier periods. Thus, it is crucial to carefully coordinate and collaborate on the manipulation of different timelines for the next step.
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Historical Representation in Korea
Restoration projects in South Korea have often resulted in indiscriminate results that ignore the essential meaning and purpose of restoration. Overlooking the significance of preserving cultural heritage and historical significance could bring people today to misunderstand the facts.
Restoration Strategy 1. Respecting 2019
It is important that restoration projects remain relevant to modern times while also respecting the historical significance of 1931.
Restoration Strategy 2. Tracing Historic Significances of 1931
Finding and manipulating the elements of the connection created by the 1931 wall
The site contains two main axis. The horizontal axis of 2019 Yulgok-road and the vertical axis of 1931 where the wall and Bukshin gate was connecting the two heritages. Manipulating historical traces from the 1931 wall line, re-organizing the elements with two axis.
Five significant points with sectors could be manipulated. Optimize visitor access to two distinct heritage sites. Yulgok Road, a well-established spaces in daily use since 2019, offers a pedestrian-friendly gateway to these cultural treasures.
Sectional traces would be the traces of connections. Five points from the 1931 wall line and levels are the key.
1931
The only bridge that connected the two heritage sites after the Yulgok-Road was created.
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Sectional overlaps
Sectors of levels
One of the sectors, the same level of two land would be the key of the connection. The trace of Bukshin-gate
Five Historical Significance
The strategy to restore Yulgok-road aims to turn it to street where people walk and rest in their daily lives. The architecture itself could make a space that can amplify the moods where people can meditate. The five main elements which is the new Bukshinmun-Gate, Jongmyo-Platform, Underground, Connections, and Intersecting walls will manipulate the daily lives in historical manner.
Bukshinmun Gate
Bukshinmun, the gate that the king used to connect the two cultural properties, becomes a vertical and horizontal transition space that amplifies spatial experience.
Platform
In the space belonging to Jongmyo, a wide platform Woldae symbolizes the Jongmyo. Next to it, the old 1931 fortress wall line forms the main movement line.
Underground
Plan an underground connecting passage to amplify spatial transition. The passage leading to the heterogeneous Yulgok-ro establishes a zone on Yulgok-ro.
Bridge
The new and old bridges actively connect the two cultural properties and at the same time intersect the elements to provide a new space.
Intersecting Wall
The intersecting walls impression on people through their heterogeneous but harmonious appearance through difference.
Space Sytem with New Elements
Spaces Found in Two Heritages
Elements for Connections
Bukshinmun acts as a core, connecting the new Yulgok street and the two cultural properties through modern pedestrian and vehicle roads.
ChanggyeonggungWalkingPath
Yulgok Street Weaves into Daily Lives
Yulgok street has been transformed into a place that is integrated into people's daily lives, with outdoor spaces for reflecting on old history and a new sense of connection to the past.
Walking through Manipulated Timelines
Wall lines of 1931 and 2019 and other timelines are intersecting, creating a path of different time lines.
Bukshinmun Inner Layer F 1931 and 2019 walls HMEMORIAL TRACK
REVITALIZING BUSAN-JIN STATION AS SOCIAL MAGNET
Year : 2017
Site : 3,5000 ㎡ , 255, Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
Type : Renovation, Urban Regeneration
Instructor : -
Category : Competition
Role : Team Work (2 mebers, All Drawings in portfolio)
-Busan Gyungbu Rail Renewal
Honorable Mention
How can we alter the urban fabric of an abandoned rail track?
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Busan Gyeongbusun Rail
1,787,283m² Soccer Field 7,200m²
Social Magnet
The construction of the Gyeongbu Line railroad in Busan resulted in the city being divided into four parts, leading to a disconnection between urban centers. To revitalize the city and improve connectivity, the Gyeongbu Line has proposed an undergroundization plan with Busanjin Station serving as the starting and ending point. As a closed station, Busanjin Station presents a unique opportunity for various revitalization projects to be initiated, beginning with the surrounding ports. Recognizing this potential, the area surrounding Busanjin Station aims to become a hub for urban regeneration. By serving as a node that connects the underdeveloped residential area in the north with the new North port development project in the south, this area aims to drive youth development and rejuvenation in the city.
Turning Disconnection to Connection
Sasang Station
A: Machun Subway Line
B: Sasang Park, Hana Park,Samlak Park
C: Gamjun Dong
D: Bus terminal, Subway line2,3
E: 30,000 ㎡
F: 2th in Gyeongbusun Stations
A: B: Palgem Mountain, Gagem Park
C: Danggam Dong, Gaya Dong
D: Subway Line2, Housings
E: 750,000 ㎡
F: 3th in Gyeongbusun
Busan-jin Station, the Gateway
Gupo Station
A: Existing KTX stop
B: Nakdong gang, Daejeo Park
C: Central area of Buk-gu
D: Nakdong bridge, KTX, 2Subway Lines
E: 19,000 ㎡
F: 5th in Gyeongbusun Stations
Bujun Station
A: Bujun traditional Market
B: Busan Cityzen Park (4,700,000 ㎡)
C: Junpo, Seomyon
D: Seomyon Market, Bujun Market
Subway Line1, 2
E: 65,000 ㎡
F: 4th in Gyeongbusun Stations
Busanjin Station
A: North Port, CY area, Busan station, Sujeong dong
B: North Port
C: Sujung Dong, Sanbok-Road, Contemporary Heritage
D: Subway Line2, Sujung Market, Sanbok Walking Street
E: 27,000 ㎡
F: 1st in Gyeongbusun Stations
Each station is connected and expanded with the community of the surrounding area, and the beginning is the southernmost Busan area.
The new Memorial Track at Busanjin Station will be a crucial component in urban regeneration. Its connectivity to the surrounding areas provide people to enjoy their village.
Busan-jin Revitalizing Strategy
Re-Use and Deconstruction
Integrated Indoor Environment
Required Programs
Network Openings
Maximizing Access
Interactable Public Space
The new symbol of connection and integration. The Memorial Track, which honors the history of railroads and serves as a key element in the regeneration of the city, revitalizes the Busanjin Station area. It becomes a central hub and brings together previously disconnected districts through the creation of an interactive public space.
Incorporated Public Space
Creating a vibrant community as a destination while preserving the rail's original identity. The extended public spaces connect urban context and revitalize the Busan-jin station.
Social Connector for Urban Regeneration
Busanjin Station is a key connector for urban regeneration in the new Busanjin. Subways and bus stops located between sites and connected to the Gyeongbu Line, Green Park.
Underground Program Integrated with BusanjinSupporting Program for the Revitalization of Busanjin
Underground Exhibitio
Retail & Cafeteria
Public office & Startup
Youth Startup Support Center
Busanjin Station (Open Gallery)
Extended Step Exhibition
Open Public Space for Cooperatation
Startup Center
Public Library
Roof Planning for Environment
Structure & Space
Translucent Membrane
Single Integrated Open Space by Connection of Spaces
The integrated large space is divided into smaller spaces by the roof, creating stories within each sector that are connected to the surroundings. These stories eventually form a collective memory that drives urban regeneration.
Transparency and renewable energy sources able sustainable city. The shape of the roof, open to the south and equipped with solar panels, geothermal energy, and water reuse systems, embodies the slogan of Dynamic Busan.
A. Access B. Space Diversity C. Frontality D. Program E. Energy Efficiency
Certain amount of light is transmitted to the main event space.
Type A Type B Active space that minimizes light transmission.
Type C Space that minimizes light penetration and urethral shadows
Type D Open roof space using awning through planting
SEOUL-RO ACTIVATION
ACCELERATING THE URBAN RENEWAL OVERPASS
Year : 2018
Site : Seoul-Ro 22, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Type : Infrastructure
Instructor : Jinman Cho
Category : 4-1 Studio
Role : Individual Work
- HYSA Selected Work of the Year
How can we boost up the urban regeneration hub?
Wilian Harvey's Organic Body(1879)
Synapse of Urban Regeneration
The overpass that used to cut off pedestrian routes has been reconnected to direct circulation to the knots of the Seoul Station Overpass. Old memories of overpasses have emerged in a new form in the urban context, and it has the potential to address urban imbalance problems. The road has been transformed into a pedestrian-friendly street and decorated with artificial trees and various events. However, the various events are all crowded onto a narrow path, which has led to boredom. What people need is an indoor space where they can simply avoid the sun and enjoy.
The Potential of Pedestrian Density
The Hangang-ro zone is considered a central area of the Seoul Station Overpass, where people from the Namdaemun, Seoul Square, Malli-dong, and Seoul Station neighborhoods converge.
Integrated Botanical Garden
Seoul-ro, the overpass which is planned to be a new botanical street can have a opportunity to be a core of urban regeneration that is full of green, when people enjoy green in spaces with sufficient comfort.
Current Problems on Seoul-Ro
Critical Points of Urban Synapse
Urban Pump, an Effective Sector to Vitalize
The 5 knots act as focal points which represent their surrounding environmental context. The middle sector is the part that needs to attract people. Providing shades and programs for their convenience would bring, pump up a lot of people to Seoul-ro.
Useing spaces above and under Variation of Layers Connections on Seoul-ro Connections with Underground Integrating with shaded spaces
Layering and Connecting with Hyper Density Movements
Structure System Relying on Seoul-Ro
Seoul-ro as a new ground, layered grounds rely on Seoul-Ro. Domino system on the Seoul-ro, Tensile Hanging system under.
On the Seoul-Ro
7 Grounds with Shades
Botanical Shelter
Event Ground
Library, Gallery Ground
Seoul-ro Ground
Graden, Exhibition Ground
Market Ground
Hangang Dae-ro Ground
Seoul Station Ground
Seoul-Ro offers a range of shaded indoor and semi-indoor spaces for the public, from the underground station to the rooftop ground. This not only enhances the comfort and usability of the area, but also activates the surrounding districts.
Under the Seoul-Ro
The new grounds would support each other.
Vertical Connection to Layered Seoul-Ro
Elevators are located on the traffic island that are not used on the road. It shows the possibilities of how to use idle lands in Seoul.
Translucent Skin that Provides Shades
A simple translucent polycarbonate façade above and below Seoul-ro provides adequate shading. Linear fabric of the city, reflecting and emphasizing the layered city.
Ground G Subway Station
Walking through the 10m wide Seoulro, the critical sector on the middle part of the overpass provides layers with shades and programs. Directly connected with Escalators and Elevators to easly travel around.
COEXISTENCE
INHERITING THE ORIGINAL AND SITE LANGUAGE
Year : 2017
Site : 67, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Type : Renovation
Instructor : Jaewon Suh
Category : 3-2 Studio
Role : Individual Work
- HYSA Selected Work of the Year
How should we renovate architectures in historic&cultural site?
Follwing the original language
Surrounded by Eulji-ro's rough hardware stores, the building has a single facade among industrial facilities. However, the building cannot avoid the changing flow of Euljiro. Small buildings around them will disappear and will eventually be filled and elevated to conform to a society that requires high density. As it is a high-rise urban project, the facade will be an important thing to consider. Euljiro needs a new density building which fits to Eulji-ro. The rough industrial area, full of 1900s architectures, the new renovation buildings should follow the original language of Eulji-ro.
Symbiosis and Synergy between Two Programs
Located in the bustling center of Euljiro, this building requires a higher density to accommodate the influx of new programs being implemented in neighboring low-rise structures. As a site for extension, this building is also recognized for its historical and preservation value for its facade. The dual function of hosting both hotels and offices presents a unique challenge in reconciling the conflicting demands of these two program types.
Following
Saring the Core
Office and Hotel, having a different condition with hight level, interior, exterior, and program are sticked by the core. The core not only combines these two programs but also provide community programs.
Two confilcting programs, Hotel and Office, are simultaneously separated and stacked from each other. Symbiotic, enables two different programs with different hight to coexist. It embraces the need of being high rise in many contemporary building in Eljiro.
Renovation building Hotel Office Community Preservation Horizontal Extension Vertical StackSymbiosis and Synergy between the Two Programs
The floor plan is determined by the existing structure and wall lines. The existing structure will be reinforced and an open plan will be designed for the office area, which will be expanded upwards while minimizing the structural elements. The void space can be utilized as a smart space, and the core that enables this function condenses two different levels and becomes an organ that moves the building simultaneously.
Organized on different height levels with a core connecting them, enabling the integration of the two functions.
Making a synergy with community programs when different hights meet together, providing a open sapce.
The verticality of the Euljiro building is a defining feature that sets it apart from other buildings in the area. This characteristic creates a sense of grandeur and visual interest that is essential to the building's overall aesthetic appeal. Also, a modernized Euljiro building that retains its unique character and history while also meeting the needs of contemporary society. This help to maintain the atmosphere and ensure that it remains a treasured cultural landmark.
Facade Embracing the Past and Future of Euljiro
The verical language with using stone, mainly for the luxurious atmosphere of the hotel. And gold for the poinnts that people can see on the street, looking up.
The conflicting moods of day and night and the conflicting needs of society are reflected in the facades of hotels and offices.
(Physical Model 1:20) White Marble Low-E Glass (Physical Model 1:20)ON! MULLAE
IMPROVING STREET ENVIRONMENT
Year : 2020
Site : 13-8, Dorim-ro 128ga-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Type : Urban regeneration, Improving old Street, village conservation
Instructor :Category : Competition
- - Mullae Vilage Renewal Winner / Seoul City Hall Exhibition
- Hanyang University
How should we deal with gentrifying old village?
Altering urban fabric
Mullae Creative Village, home to craftsmen, artists, and citizens, has seen an increase in visitors due to the recent move of artists into the area. However, the current state of the environment has led to disappointment among visitors with high expectations. To address this, our project aims to incorporate local identity elements such as light, water, and iron to address the four core issues present in the village and improve the environment. By implementing these solutions, we hope to foster a sense of community and respect among all groups within the village.
Regeneration of the 100-year-old Iron Complex in Mullae, Yeongdeungpo
Daesunjebun
Factory Renovated Cultural Facility
Mullae Creative Village Old village mixed with Iron-workers and Artists
MullaeStation
Kyungin-Road
Dense Area for Small Business
Artists and Iron-Workers, other retails along the village, Making the Mullae mood
Regeneration Area
Each sectors for different regeneration strategy
Time Square
Multi cultural Commercial Facility
Yeongdongpo-Station
Subway Station with Commercials
On! Mullae, the Flexible Street
The implementation of LID (Low Impact Development) elements in the streetscape, such as LED lighting and connections with buildings, improves the environment and contributes to the vitality of the region.
Flexible Street Design Phases for Streetscape Improvement
the street environment and
the daily life
To begin the design process, it is necessary to check the existing water network and build an additional network frame on top of it. After this foundation is established, design elements can be added.
Mullae, in Need of Improvement
The mix of traditional ironsmiths and new artists in Mullae-dong has caused problems related to the outdated street environment and coexistence of the two groups. These issues need to be addressed through revitalization efforts or other solutions to maintain the positive aspects of the village.
Residents' Needs and Requirements
To prevent gentrification, a number of artists in Seoul have lived as nomads and eventually migrated to Mullae-dong. After several stages, other areas in Seoul underwent gentrification and Mullae-dong became the final stage.
The coexistence of traditional iron workers and artists in Mullae-dong has resulted in conflicts and a unique atmosphere. The artists have moved into vacant rooms in the village and coexist with the iron workers.
Four Major Problems in Mullae
Four major problems were identified through field research and stakeholder interviews in Mullae Creative Village. These problems include the need for programs to revitalize the local economy, the use of time slots to minimize daily disturbances, the separation and illumination of pedestrians, and the reduction of fine dust. The solutions will consider the environmental analysis of Mullae-dong, the climatic conditions of Korea, and the usage patterns of the village's users. A design strategy that minimally disrupts daily life will be crucial for revitalizing the Mullae Art Village.
Five Poblems to Five Potentials
Replace 5 problems to 5 possibilities. This reinforces the contin- uous flow of the street into a 'Multifunctional steel Line'.
The iron trench represents the identity of Mullae-dong.
The physical separation of pedestrians makes narrow alleys even narrower. Cognitive pedestrian separation not only strengthens the function of the street.
Sewage drains and reused water pipes H concrete
Glowing Entrance
The unrecognized entrances made the Village obscure. Now, it greets people with the light that radiates out.
2 Poor Street Condition
3 Lack of Program Awareness
4 Dangerous Dark Core
5 Underused and Neglected Spaces
Self-Clean Street
Streets that were covered in fine dust, often flooded, become self-cleaning streets.
Connecting Gate
The outdated building blocked people's access. The entrance and connection to the road brings people.
Lighting Rail
The dark core is replaced by light, leading people to the 2nd floor and the Rooftop.
Pocket Space
The space between neglected and underused buildings becomes a shared space for everyone.
13-2, Dorim-ro 128 13-8, Dorim-ro 128 9, Dorim-ro 126 13-7, Dorim-ro 128 Dorim-ro 424 1 Lack of Entrance AwarenessV PAVILION
EXHIBITION PAVILION AROUND HERITAGES
Year : 2018
Site : Desierto de Las Palmas, Sain
Type : Architectural Pavilion
Instructor : Juavie
Category : 4-2 Studio
How can vectors be manipulated to respond to the site?
Two Figures
The site is situated on a terrain of varying elevations, punctuated by historical landmarks, offering a diverse range of experiences across its expanse. A continuous space for contemplation traverses the land, yet a distinct personality emerges in the triangular plot enveloped by a wall. The concept for the Pavilion is rooted in the notion of heightening the experiential quality of the site, forging a connection between disparate locales and establishing a cohesive sequence. The Pavilion's presence amplifies the potential of the site, offering a serene space for meditation. Its placement is designed to culminate in the triangular site, creating a compelling narrative.