The Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall transcends its role as a mere venue for art display, strategically designed to operate as a global cultural nexus by fostering connectivity and active engagement with the local community.
It accentuates the integration of the Biennale Matrix with the urban landscape, orchestrating a seamless assimilation with the surrounding environs and natural topography. This involves the assimilation of architectural elements into the terrain and the augmentation of accessibility through diverse modes of transportation and pedestrian pathways.
There is a deliberate emphasis on the optimization of public spaces. The environs of the exhibition hall are meticulously curated to provide areas for repose and cultural pursuits, cultivating an environmentally conscious ambiance conducive to shared utilization by local denizens and visiting patrons.
In focus is the cultivation of dynamic outdoor exhibitions. The external precincts of the exhibition hall serve as canvases for art installations and interactive exhibits, leveraging distinct architectural facets to showcase artistic endeavors and stimulate cultural discourse.
Collaboration_Studio Akkerhuis (Paris), Posco A&C (Seoul)