Gargantuan Green Roof Planned for Seoul, South Korea
Feb 01 2010
Worldarchitecturenews.com reports that a new giant-sized eco dome is planned for the city of Seoul, South Korea. 131 acres in size, and the newest green bully on the block, the new green roof is designed by Samoo Architects and Engineers.
The plan is to renovate the deteriorating Garak Wholesale Market with this eco-friendly green roof, and provide Seoul with a brand new beacon of eco-vation.
Just a quarter of a century old and the original Garak Wholesale Market has turned sour with residents complaining about traffic congestion and a rather unappealing smell from leftover vegetables amounting due to an inefficient logistics system. Enter Samoo Architects & Engineers who's new plans for the space will now be realised after winning a design competition to regenerate the dingy market. Their plans are drastic and will generate, among many improvements, a massive 131 acre green park roof.
While correcting the issues from the original market a new public realm will be generated with the roof functioning as a giant public garden and a continuous pedestrian path along the East-West axis. The sinuous U-shaped landscape is set to provide a flexible public space for diverse recreational, sports and cultural activities and turn the market into a landmark for the city.
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