Heatherwick Studio has been awarded the contract to redesign the Coex Convention Centre in Seoul, aiming to replace its generic glass facade with a vibrant, engaging space reflective of the city’s identity. Their innovative design is based on a 'Cabinet of Curiosities' concept, focusing on accessibility and interaction. The redesign will feature modular boxes stacked along the exterior, enhancing public engagement and maximizing material reuse. Set for completion by 2029, this project underscores a shift towards making convention centers lively cultural spaces rather than imposing structures.
Stuart Wood, Executive Partner at Heatherwick Studio, notes the irony of convention centres as uninviting spaces, stating, 'most convention centres feel imposing and uninviting.'
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