LIGHTWALK – GANGNAM
INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT CENTER
SEOUL
SOUTH KOREA, 2017-2030
MASTERPLAN
PR–669
Lightwalk is a radical, minimalist line that integrates deeply into the city’s territory and soil, like a powerful land art intervention.
MEDIAS
032
PROGRAMME
Lightwalk is a multimodal hub comprising a new train station, the extension of existing metro stations, and a bus station, all covering an area of 95,000 m². This infrastructure is accompanied by a multitude of programs spread over 72,000 m², such as commercial and office spaces, including coworking spaces, a learning center, art studios, galleries, and workshops. Above ground, the creation of a park provides a new focal point for the Seoul International District. Playgrounds, relaxation areas, cafes, kiosks, facilities, and services complement the vast green spaces.
Situation
Yeongdong daero street, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
Year
2017–2030
Status
International competition, winning project
Project area
167 000 m²
Public park area
32 000 m²
Project management
Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul
Project implementation
Dominique Perrault Architecte
Partner
Junglim Architecture CO Ltd
Interior architect and design
Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost
Engineering offices
Jean-Paul Lamoureux, Topotek, Yooshin Engineering, Sunjin Engineering, Teso Engineering
DESCRIPTION
This architectural gesture marks the epicenter of a gigantic urban hub, connecting multiple modes of transportation: buses, subways, trains, cars, taxis, and bicycles. This large gallery plays a key role in the regeneration of the heart of Seoul, stifled by density, by connecting existing buildings and new constructions. Rooted in the ground, the Lightwalk uses a revolutionary optical instrument that, like a Fresnel lens, diffuses beams of natural light through the different layers of the subsoil. On the surface, a planted promenade and a vast central park connect the neighborhoods while signaling access to the various transport stations.
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