When I visited Chicago and saw the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, I thought that was impressive until, of course, I stumbled upon the UNStudio Galleria Cheonan. This impressive building has two personalities. By day it maintains a somewhat reserved facade that, by night, is stripped away to reveal a dazzling exhibitionist.
Designed for Korea, the UNStudio Galleria Cheonan is a three-storey fun house. Check out gallery, courtesy of DesignBoom.com, to see what I mean. Make sure to visit their site for more info and images.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dual-personality Architecture
- Opportunity to design buildings that have transformable facades to create an interactive experience for visitors.
- Exhibitionist Architecture
- Potential for architectural designs that dynamically change appearance at different times of the day or night.
- Interactive Building Design
- Opportunity to incorporate technology and design features that engage and captivate viewers.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architects can explore new ways to create buildings that offer a visually captivating experience for visitors.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Hotels, museums, and entertainment venues can leverage interactive building design to attract and engage guests.
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers can differentiate their properties by investing in dual-personality architecture that stands out in the market.
