HAEAHN architecture's C-project combines a hotel and cultural center

HAEAHN architecture’s C-project combines hotel and a cultural center
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this competition entry by korean practice HAEAHN architecture combines a hotel with a cultural center in the form of a partial geometric ring. located on the outskirts of seoul, the designated plot is situated at the foot of a steep valley and is positioned opposite the picturesque, and much-visited, cheongpyeong lake. in order to minimize the development’s impact on the surrounding environment, the scheme is elevated above the ground in a large C-shape. beneath the concept’s primary structure, a series of architectural installations are created within the forested parkland.

the design combines a hotel with a cultural center in the form of a partial geometric ring

in order to minimize the development’s environmental impact, the scheme is elevated above the ground

located on the outskirts of seoul, the designated plot is situated at the foot of a valley

an aerial site plan indicating the scale of the potential development

the project model shows how the structure would connect with the natural terrain

project info:

project name: C-project
program: hotel and culture center
location: 56, tojeong-ro, mapo-gu, seoul, korea
client: C.S.
area: 39,713.17 sqm / 427,467 sqf
type: competition entry