-남대문 흥국빌딩 [ Mecanoo ] Namdaemun Office Building

Mecanoo-Namdaemun Office Building

 

남대문 시장은 한국에서 가장 오래되고 규모가 큰 시장이다. 시장의 역사와 지역 전통은 과거와 현재를 연결하는 현대적인 사무실 건물의 디자인에 영향을 미쳤다. 슬림한 14층 건물은 시장 맞은편 코너에 자리잡고 있다. 절제된 단색 외관은 시장의 논스톱 활동의 다채로운 광란에 대한 균형 역할을 한다. 파사드 프레임의 역할은 장식을 넘어 확장된다. 들어오는 빛을 필터링하고 내부 공간에 그림자를 만들어 다양한 분위기를 지속적으로 만든다.

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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.

 

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.

 

Photography by Kyungsub Shin

from archdaily