YEULMARU — CITY OF
CULTURE AND ARTS
YEOSU
SOUTH KOREA, 2009-2012
CULTURE
PR–441
The Yeosu City of Culture and Arts is a line deployed between two reference points: following the undulations of a rugged topography, it connects the summit of the observatory on Mount Mangma to the peak of Jangdo Island, at the extreme southern tip of Korea.
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PROGRAM
Spread across the hillside landscape, the cultural center includes a large 1,000-seat theater, a small 300-seat theater, 680 m² of exhibition space, workshops, an energy center, and cafeterias.
DETAIL
Situation
Mangma Mountain & Jangdo Island, Yeosu, South Korea
Year
2009–2012
Status
Direct commission
Site area
70 ha
Project area
16,000 m² (+10,000 m² of parking)
Client
GS Caltex, Seoul
Architect
Dominique Perrault Architecte
Project architect
Changjo Architects
DESCRIPTION
This long promenade, carved into the landscape like a furrow, serves as both an open-air art gallery and a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the sea. The galleries and cafes along this route are not merely functional spaces; they are integral elements of the landscape, accessible even beyond scheduled events.
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At the heart of this composition, the Philharmonie is rooted in the hillside, crowned by a grand staircase. This fusion of art, architecture, and landscape transforms every step into a sensory and cultural experience.
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