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Geumchon Oulim Centre
Lee yongbaek

Geumchon Oulim Centre

818 architects as Architects

The site, centered around a century-old market held every five days, is characterized by its dense mix of shops and residences, fostering vibrant community interactions. The street regularly transforms into a dynamic and unique urban landscape, with goods and food laid out under temporary tents. Although the Market and the Center serve different characteristics and uses, they resonate with each other and enhance the urban public realm. The dual boundary, reflecting the unique qualities of the street, becomes a key starting point for the project. Architecture is both a part of and a reflection of the city.

photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek

The site, which has housed a registration office and courthouse for over 20 years, is set 2.7 meters above the street level. By retaining the existing buildings and levels, the majority of the street frontage is cleared to create broad steps that seamlessly connect with the street. A taut façade is positioned in contrast to the surrounding buildings, emphasizing the spatial qualities and serving as a backdrop for the market. The Center integrates various facilities for children, youth, and military personnel, encompassing education, culture, welfare, and entrepreneurship. Its open and porous courtyards extend beyond the Center, avoiding exclusive use and defying strict urban boundaries. These spaces adapt fluidly to evolving needs and usage patterns, serving as versatile arenas for diverse demands and changes.

photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
photo_credit ⓒLee yongbaek
ⓒLee yongbaek
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