Korea Project - Shopping District
At the initial start of the project, Practicum 1 Architecture was given the challenge to development a city in the Demilitarized Zone of North and South Korea. The intent of this sett
After the urban planning portion, we proceeded into individual building designs. Each group member chose a building to design within their district that contributes to the overall city. The structure has to be complex, multifunction and must be highly detailed. I decided to design a shopping district with a recreation center and park.
After the urban planning portion, we proceeded into individual building designs. Each group member chose a building to design within their district that contributes to the overall city. The structure has to be complex, multifunction and must be highly detailed. I decided to design a shopping district with a recreation center and park.
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The intent I had with the overall layout of the shopping district was to maintain cultural aspects while implementing modern ideas. When I initially started the design process, I thought of simple geometric designs that reflect North Korean architecture.
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My next few concepts follow a more traditional and simple format. The intent with these designs was to utilize a hanok design in the shaping of the shopping district. (Above, design three reflect this idea.) A few of my ideas also try to open to unique possibilities, such as landscape and abstract shapes while still maintaining traditional aspects. (Designs four and five.)
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As I progressed through the design process, I refined my design and settled on a general layout for the shopping district in my sketchbook. The design focused on the proportions and arrangement of individual shops. Even including a few building features to better convey my ideas. There are also a few abstract drawings that convey the atmosphere I wanted to implement into the shopping district. I continue to use the hanok as an architectural style reference.
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