Christ & Gantenbein designs Seoul arts center with timber pavilion open to natural elements
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Lizzie Crook
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Summary
Swiss architecture studio Christ & Gantenbein is designing the Dongjak Art Space in Seoul, South Korea, featuring a 30-meter-high timber pavilion that intentionally allows natural elements like sun, wind, and rain to enter the structure. The project, set to open in 2028, combines this open-air pavilion with subterranean gallery spaces to create an adaptable exhibition and events venue for a residential neighborhood. The design emphasizes a direct relationship with nature and the elements, creating a unique architectural experience that blurs boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Set to open in 2028, the 30-metre-high structure will sit alongside a subterranean gallery and offer an adaptable exhibition and events space
The design emphasizes a direct relationship with nature and the elements
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