Seoul City Hall is a photograph by Joan Carroll which was uploaded on December 16th, 2014.
Seoul City Hall
Like any big city, Seoul is a city of contrasts. And the contrast between the traditional hanoks and the new city hall could not be greater! However,... more
by Joan Carroll
Title
Seoul City Hall
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Like any big city, Seoul is a city of contrasts. And the contrast between the traditional hanoks and the new city hall could not be greater! However, while the building appears ultra-modern, it still relates to Korean history and tradition. The architecture symbolizes both the capital�s devotion to democracy in its transparent glass fa�ade and to sustainable development with its lush, interior multi-story green wall. In reference to the undulating mountainous terrain surrounding Seoul, the architects created a dramatic curve into the new city hall, which gives it a likeness to a giant wave in motion. The building�s curvaceous silhouette, which is partly mirrored in the curved green walls, is both a nod to the eaves in traditional Korean architecture as well as an energy-efficient feature that helps mitigate solar heat gain.
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December 16th, 2014