The Spiraling Circuit

Q: What was the intent behind the organization of elements across various levels?

A: We imagined a new platform; A continuous platform that can escape the vertical and horizontal surveillance network of Taylorism while at the same time integrating each space like a single space.

As a result, the main concept of the new building we propose is a continuous circuit. The continuous flow on the spiral circuit actively induces users' interactions.

-Oh JongHee-

Q: What was the concept behind the project?

A: The office space required by the institution requires more space than we imagine. However, we had to propose a platform where all the programs required could be organically connected in a situation where we had a narrow land and where there were many restrictions. We focus on 'organic connections' and start looking for answers, and as a result of this, we propose spiraling circuit.

-Kim GyeongJeung-

A: The main concept of the spiraling circuit is continuity. In the circle plan, you can see the continuity of two contexts. Visual continuity and physical continuity.

-Oh JongHee-

A: On the visual side, it is designed as an open space without artificial concrete walls inside the building, so you can share your gaze beyond the ‘glass-wall’ in each space. The circle plan is divided into eight parts connected by a continuous, spiraling route through the levels which creates views up, down, across and out as required, sometimes framing views of the courtyard, sometimes offering glimpses of other levels.

On the physical side, the main spaces of the office are listed along the spiral corridor. Since space is separated by utilizing the height difference of the slab caused by the spiral flow without using artificial walls, practically all spaces are integrated. Therefore, using the spiraling corridor from the ground to the rooftop, users face a variety of office spaces, and in this process, unintended contacts with others occur, encouraging interaction.

-Yu SangGu-