네덜란드의 델프트 건축회사 서울 남대문 오피스타워 디자인 Namdaemun Office Building in Seoul by Mecanoo

Namdaemun Office Building in Seoul by Mecanoo

South Korean Commercial Property Development – design by Mecanoo architecten

Namdaemun Office Building in Seoul 

by Mecanoo | www.e-architect.co.uk

25 Jul 2017

Namdaemun Office Tower in Seoul

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Design: Mecanoo

Mecanoo clads Seoul office tower in black linear patterns

** Mecanoo is an architecture firm based in Delft, Netherlands.

네덜란드의 델프트 건축회사가 디자인한

서울 남대문 오피스타워.

한국에서의 첫 작품이다.

Delft – July 25, 2017 – With its stark linear facade patterns, the Namdaemun Office Building in Seoul stands out from the vibrant market district that surround it. The office tower is Mecanoo’s first completed project in South Korea’s capital.

Located next to the ancient southern gate to the city of Seoul, the Namdeamun Market is the oldest and largest market in South Korea. Since its beginnings as a government managed marketplace in 1414, it has become an important 24-hour destination for trade and a popular tourist attraction. The market’s history and regional traditions informed the design for a contemporary office building, connecting past and present.

Maximising the land allocation, the slim 14-floor building sits elegantly on a corner plot opposite the market. Its restrained monochromatic appearance acts as a counterbalance to the colourful frenzy of the market’s nonstop activity. The role of the facades frames extends beyond decoration. It continuously creates different atmospheres, filtering incoming light and making shadows across the interior spaces.

Namdaemun Office Tower in Seoul by Mecanoo | www.e-architect.co.uk

“The relationship between the building and its surroundings reflects the passing of time, changing from day to night. During the day the facade material reflects the sun light, whereas in the night, the building glows from within, revealing its characteristic facade pattern to the market and beyond,” said Francine Houben, Founding Partner and Creative Director at Mecanoo architecten.

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https://www.e-architect.co.uk/korea/namdaemun-office-building-in-seoul-by-mecanoo

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