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Kring-Gumho Culture Complex in Seoul Looks Like a Ghetto-Blaster

— February 26, 2009 — Art & Design
Looming over the city like the classic ghetto-blaster is the Kring-Gumho Culture Complex in Seoul. Soul, hee. Get it? Seoul, soul. Yeah, well, Unsangdong Architects (I did not make that up) designed this steel building that features circular indented forms. A cylinder walkway connects the levels. People who attend cultural events will have to “scratch” their way to the top.

Implications - In addition to highly stylized designs, architects are looking for quirky designs that are appealing and unique. Inspirations drawn from boom boxes and other hip objects often make a structure more people-friendly, eliminating any perceived pretenses. Architects should continue to take on playful designs as a way of making their work more welcoming to people who occupy the space.

Trend Themes

  1. Quirky Architecture Designs — Architects are looking for quirky designs that are appealing and unique, drawing inspiration from boom boxes and other hip objects.
  2. People-friendly Structures — Playful designs in architecture eliminate perceived pretenses and make spaces more welcoming for people who occupy them.
  3. Stylized Architectural Designs — Architects are exploring highly stylized designs to create visually striking structures.

Industry Implications

  1. Architecture — Architects can embrace quirky, people-friendly and stylized designs in their projects to attract clients and create innovative structures.
  2. Event Planning — Event venues can consider incorporating playful architectural designs to enhance the overall experience and attract more attendees.
  3. Real Estate — Real estate developers can invest in unique and eye-catching architectural designs to increase property value and stand out in the market.
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