A Tour of Seoul’s Streetside Architecture (2): From Eulji Hankuk Building to Mirae Asset Center One Building

If you come out of Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, you possibly can see the Eulji Hankuk Constructing behind exits 5 and 6. Inbuilt 1986, this acquainted constructing was awarded the Gold Award within the Seoul Structure Awards upon finishing the development. The constructing website was initially formed like a triangle. Nevertheless, the plot on the nook of the highway was for public-use, and thus, no buildings had been allowed to be constructed on it. Subsequently, it was essential to maximise the floor space of the constructing whereas giving up part of the location when setting up this constructing. To resolve the issue, the architect offered the thought of inserting the workplace house within the heart with spherical cores (vertical passages inside a constructing the place rest room pipes, elevators, and emergency stairs are in place) on each side. With this sensible thought, it was potential to safe a big indoor house with none pillars. It is for that reason that the 2 sides of the constructing we see are rounded.

Once we view the constructing from the skin, blue home windows which can be lined up horizontally make the constructing seem visually taller as if it the constructing is wearing stripes. The piloti columns positioned on the backside and center of the constructing are additionally parts that make the constructing look taller.

This constructing has the attribute of making a public open house (a public house created on a personal website to supply nice environment) contained in the constructing, which was alleged to be constructed on the bottom. Generally known as the “Sky Park,” this public open house positioned on the tenth flooring with 4 pillars is an space the place anybody can are available to relaxation. At the moment, the Sky Park is closed as a result of COVID-19, however we hope that it’ll proceed to be an area the place residents can come and look down Eulji-ro as soon as the pandemic is over.

If you cross the highway in the direction of Euljiro 2(i)-ga Station and face in the direction of exits 3 and 4 to enter the alley on the precise, you’ll encounter a tall, sharp, indirect constructing in a blue tint. This constructing, known as Ferrum Tower, is the headquarters of Dongkuk Metal. As it’s a metal producer, the identify of the constructing is derived from the Latin phrase “ferrum” which implies iron. The curtain wall (an exterior wall that doesn’t help a load and makes use of gentle supplies like glass or aluminum panels, particularly in high-rises) of blue glass surrounding the constructing shines like that of polished metal.

* curtain wall : an exterior wall that doesn’t help a load and makes use of gentle supplies like glass or aluminum panels, particularly in high-rises

The 28-story Ferrum Tower was designed with crystal as its motif. The fashionable vibe of the constructing is maximized by means of using daring but clean diagonal strains. The outside additionally seemingly takes on totally different shapes relying on the angle from which it’s seen. Via its dynamic and cutting-edge picture, it has a particular presence amongst the various buildings positioned in Eulji-ro.

As well as, as it’s an workplace house, the constructing was designed contemplating the consumer surroundings as its prime precedence. The ceiling top of the Ferrum Tower was constructed barely increased (2.8 m) than different workplace areas within the metropolis heart to attenuate the stuffiness of the inside. As well as, solar safety electrical roll screens are put in on all flooring to dam UV rays and shield worker privateness. As a constructing that was designed with consumer comfort in thoughts, the residents of the workplace constructing completely benefit from the structure’s inside, as effectively.

Should you stroll from Ferrum Tower to the Cheonggyecheon Stream, one can find two towers that illuminate the environment. If you take a look at the 2 towers, it appears equivalent however totally different on the similar time. That is Mirae Asset Middle One Constructing, exhibiting its imaginative and prescient to concentrate on international enterprise. It’s a 32-story, 148-meter-high constructing that radiates magnificence with its massive scale.

The constructing is clad in glass and white aluminum panels from flooring to ceiling. This design was one of many options to distinguish the constructing from different workplace buildings within the metropolis heart, particularly with its three-dimensional idea delivering a daring entrance whereas protruding outward. The aluminum roof construction that extends like a tree into the plaza on the primary flooring can be spectacular. This construction nearly makes you are feeling as if it’s main you inside, making the massive plaza look like a part of the constructing itself.

As it’s positioned within the heart of Eulji-ro, the Middle One Constructing is related to varied iconic locations in Seoul, such because the Cheonggyecheon Stream, Myeong-dong, Bosingak Pavilion, and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station. So, when designing the Middle One, the architect paid numerous consideration to its functioning for public profit, and because of this, the three,305 m2-plaza in entrance of the constructing was donated to the Seoul Metropolitan Authorities to open up the primary flooring of the constructing to the general public. As well as, a retail house was positioned within the basement to encourage passers-by to pay a go to. Should you see the Mirae Asset Middle One Constructing whereas taking a stroll, we advocate that you simply go to and dine in one of many many retailers occupied inside the constructing.