Central Park Hotel ㅣ 센트럴 파크 호텔
- 21.04.27 13:41
The site is uniquely situated at the junction between a densely built commercial district and a nature-oriented neighborhood park, where two contrasting environments intersect. Considering this spatial duality, the project seeks to architecturally integrate and harmonize the opposing characteristics of urban density and natural openness.
The main design concept is to express the contrast between urban compression and natural expansion through spatial composition. The façade facing the commercial area emphasizes formal order and adopts a monumental, enclosed design language, reinforcing the urban density and commercial function. The deliberate separation from the external environment enhances the focus on internal programs while asserting a strong architectural presence. Conversely, the side adjacent to the park is designed with open and organic forms, maximizing the connection with nature and extending the spatial flow. Programs are oriented towards the park, dissolving the boundary and strengthening both visual and spatial continuity, encouraging users to actively engage with the natural surroundings. Additionally, the concept of contrast and balance is reflected in the building’s massing and material selection. The urban-facing side adopts a solid and distinctive materiality, creating a strong visual identity, whereas the park-facing side incorporates organic forms and transparency to foster integration with the landscape. This approach allows the project to reinterpret the dichotomy between density and openness, enclosure and permeability, proposing a mode of coexistence where disparate elements complement one another. Ultimately, this architectural intervention acts as a mediator between the city and nature, exploring the spatial potential of reconciling opposing environments into a cohesive whole.