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Lab* of Gansam Partners have unveiled their proposal for an art centre with a
branch-like structure for Gimpo, South Korea.
Called Gimpo Art Hall, the design is inspired by the image of a tree, symbolising the area's
agricultural history.
The bulk of the building is elevated, creating a public plaza and walkway at street level.
Visitors enter via steps up to the first floor.
The image of a tree was chosen to reflect the culture of Gimpos agrarian past and also as a
symbol of the central gathering space for the community.
The concept for the design was derived from considering the Citys History and newly found
economic status in South Korea.
Situated on the southern bank of the Han River, Gimpo is a city in the process of transforming
from an agricultural economy towards a contemporary consumer-based economy.
Flow and Branch:
Fluidity and Linkages describes the culture of this region.
The ability to adapt and stay the course, while connecting to and impressing upon a variety of
cultures and economies are traits.
Aesthetically, the Structure sprouts from the ground, branches, multiplies, and envelopes the
building Core and Nesting it above the street.