Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall fuses with the urban landscape
Practice ArchiWorkshop, Studio Akkerhuis, and Posco A&C join forces for the creation of Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall in Gwangju, Korea. The Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall transcends its role as a mere venue for art display, strategically designed to operate as a global cultural nexus by fostering connectivity and active engagement with the local community. It accentuates the integration of the Biennale Matrix with the urban landscape, orchestrating a seamless assimilation with the surrounding environs and natural topography. This involves the assimilation of architectural elements into the terrain and the augmentation of accessibility through diverse modes of transportation and pedestrian pathways.
all images courtesy of ArchiWorkshop
design features floating image and dynamic outdoor pathways
The project by ArchiWorkshop, Studio Akkerhuis and Posco A&C puts a deliberate emphasis on the optimization of public spaces. The environs of the exhibition hall are meticulously curated to provide areas for repose and cultural pursuits, cultivating an environmentally conscious ambiance conducive to shared utilization by local denizens and visiting patrons. In focus is the cultivation of dynamic outdoor exhibitions. The external precincts of the exhibition hall serve as canvases for art installations and interactive exhibits, leveraging distinct architectural facets to showcase artistic endeavors and stimulate cultural discourse.
ArchiWorkshop, Studio Akkerhuis, and Posco A&C collaborate on the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall in Korea
the exhibition hall transcends its role, designed as a global cultural hub for community engagement
the design focuses on integrating the building with the urban landscape and natural topography
architectural elements seamlessly assimilate into the terrain for enhanced accessibility
diverse transportation modes and pedestrian pathways contribute to the project’s design
the collaborative team deliberately focuses on optimizing public spaces
dynamic outdoor exhibitions take center stage in the cultural discourse
external precincts serve as canvases for art installations and interactive exhibits
project info:
name: Floating Gwangju Biennale Keystone
architect: ArchiWorkshop | @archiworkshop_official
collaborators: Studio Akkerhuis | @studioakkerhuis – Posco A&C | @posco_anc
location: Gwangju, Korea
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
