dror envisions rising grass-covered disks for seoul share square

dror envisions rising grass-covered disks for seoul share square
all images courtesy of studio dror

the new-york based studio dror proposed a new design for a square which was the site of the former national tax service building of seoul. part of an entry to a competition, the architectural response is based on creating an accessible public space, while being sensitive to the existing context and encouraging community spirit with a thus platform of self-expression.

the firm proposed a rising grass-covered disk platform

called the ‘seoul share square’, the dynamic proposal articulates around a physical and virtual plaza that serves as a platform for sharing ideas. the interesting form stands out among among the city’s urban fabric- bringing people from different industries, cultures and ages. visualized as a rising, tiered and layered surface, the grass-covered disks facilities as a recording stage. allowing the public to climb to their chosen height, the lifted stepped layout reflects a theater-style seating and provides unobstructed views.

acting as a amphitheater and recording studio, the underside reveals seamless connections to public transportation

the square is always open: open mic, open stage, an open platform for ideas

the proposal was entered into the sejong-daero historic cultural space design competition

a distinctive layered platform would occupy the square

the disks’ stepped orientation echoes theater-style seating, providing unobstructed views from any vantage point

sectional drawing